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
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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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I am a great admirer of Lucy’s Attic 24 blog and whilst wondering what to do with an old Christmas wreath struck upon the idea of giving its some “Triple Layer flower” treatment.
If you want to make your own, pop over to the fabulous photo tutorial on Attic 24’s website and have a go. Continue reading
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