I’ve recently discovered a fabulous crochet pattern for Jammy Dodgers on According to Matt’s Crochet and Craft blog. With my knitted ‘no-calorie cupcake looking a bit lonely, I just had to crochet it some tasty friends!
Matt’s pattern is written in US terminology so if you are a UK crochet the info taken from my crochet stitch summary chart might help. Continue reading
This is Serge, my forgotten friend, who has been hiding in the back of my cupboard for the last 2 years…..
In a bid to make my craft fair “lovelies” as efficiently as possible, I thought it was about time I got to know Serge a little better and find out just what he could do!
Incase you are keen to get acquainted with your own overlocker / serger, I have written a quick post on all Serge’s main dials and knobs to help.
As promised – here is a super quick and easy knitted head warmer pattern. Like my recent crochet headband pattern I’m using Patons Fab Big Super Chunky Yarn – when knitted on 10mm needles a 8 stitch width row gives you a 10cm wide piece of fabric.
Cast on 35 stitches. Continue reading
Whenever I buy handmade, I always love to hear how it was constructed – it adds an extra quality that makes my new treasure extra special.
To help remember the story behind each ‘stitch-sharing’ creation I’ve developed a little old filing system.
For this cute and colourful Parrot Bunting for my daughters Hawaiian Party…..
I have had a ball of Patons Fab Big super chunky yarn in my basket for quite a few weeks so have made up a quick and easy pattern for a crochet headband which you can make in next to no time. If you prefer knitting – a speedy pattern for a head warmer is coming soon!
I’m using a 12mm crochet for the headband so if your yarn is not so chunky or your hook is smaller (a row of 7 stitches is approx 10cm wide) just work additional stitches to make your headband fit! Continue reading
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