Over the last few months I have come across some inspirational people, both online and in the real world. One of whom is Lucy of Attic 24 fame – her blog finally helped me to understand crochet. Thank you Lucy!
My crochet creations started with Lucy’s Crochet Flower tutorial and before I knew it I had made enough to give my garden climber all-year round flowers!
This bracelet is a great way to practice your chain stitch.
If you need a reminder it goes something like this: With your slip knot on the hook – Wrap your yarn around the hook, then draw the loop back through the stitch on your hook.
I’m using some old beads, the essentials merino DK wool by Rico and a size 4.5mm hook. Continue reading
Thank you so much to Rebecca at Home, Heart and Hook for nominating me for a Versatile Blogger Award!
I’ve only been blogging for a few weeks and its great to know that your posts are being read. Continue reading
It’s official! I love Granny Squares – they are amazing building blocks and can be used individually as face cloths, pot 
holders and coasters or sewn together to make beautiful bags, blankets, scarfs, headbands and clothes.
As the Granny Square is worked in circles / rounds from the centre out, you can make them as big or small as you like. The one I’m going to take you through is quite traditional and has 3 rounds.
They are a great crochet first make and I’ve put together this step by step Granny Square Guide to get you started. Ready? Continue reading
The last stitch I’m going to take your through is known as the triple treble in the UK or double treble in the US. It’s a tall stitch and often used for open lace work.
1. Once you have made your foundation row, wrap the yarn around your hook 3 times.
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