With the autumn coming in, I thought it would be a good time to share with you an old family hat crochet pattern. It’s pretty simple so great for beginners and uses a spiral as its basis. Even better, you can make a really cute hat in just over an hour!
If you need a stitch reminder at any point check out my free stitch guide posts and summary chart.
In the guide below I’m using some double knitting yarn and a 4.5mm crochet hook. Continue reading
To make my cute dress style peg bag I used 2 pieces of 112cm x 50cm fabric (one for the lining and the other for the main outer), a children’s wooden coat hanger and 3 buttons. As it was great fun to make I thought it would be good to share my pattern with you. Continue reading
If you have ever wanted to have a go at making a Sock Monkey, but weren’t sure where
to start, this is the post for you!
Sock monkeys are easy, quick and inexpensive to make, you just need a pair of socks, stuffing, needle, thread and a few spare buttons. Even better they are great fun and each seems to take on its own personality. Before you know it you will be making sock bunnies, bears,elephants, pigs and other creatures too! Continue reading
When I’m taking a break from crochet and knitting, I love to get my sewing machine out and have a play. With encouragement from my mum, a stash of ‘fat quarters’ and the ‘Welcome Quilt’ pattern from Mandy Shaw’s “Quilt Yourself Gorgeous” book I have given my first patchwork quilt project a try.
This chunky yarn cute heart bunting was one of my first crochet projects.
I found the gorgeous pattern on Julia Crossland’s blog .Thanks’s Julia!
The hearts are so versatile and can be used for mobiles, brooches, coasters, front of greeting / valentine cards or joined together to form scarves or belts. Continue reading
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