The magic knot is a fantastic way to join yarns together, without having all those pesky ends of weave in after! Surely that's makes it even more perfect?! It's super secure and I promise, it won't come undone! With your new yarn (blue), place the tail together with that of your working yarn (pink). Pass… Continue reading Magic Knot
Double (UK treble) crochet (dc) is one of the first stitches I learned and is used throughout many crochet projects, including the classic granny square. A double crochet is taller than a half double crochet and works up by adding an extra step to the process. This stitch is also used in filet crochet, making… Continue reading Basic Stitches – Double Crochet (UK Treble Crochet)
Just as the name suggest, a half double (UK half treble) crochet (hdc) is in between a single (UK double) crochet and a double (UK treble) crochet. It is slightly taller than a single crochet and smaller than a double crochet, and can be achieved by adding one simple step in the process. When crocheting with… Continue reading Basic Stitches – Half Double Crochet (UK Half Treble)
The majority of all crochet projects use the basic crochet stitches. They are all easy to learn and once you have mastered them, can be incorporated into any crochet piece. Throughout this tutorial and future tutorials, I will be writing in US crochet terms. Chain Stitches A chain stitch is used to create foundation rows… Continue reading Basic Stitches – Chain and Single Crochet (UK Double Crochet)
Ok, so it's not crochet related at all, but my goodness, I may have been bitten by the weaving bug! I have always loved seeing the utterly fabulous weaves pop up on my Instagram feed, but the whole concept just seemed so daunting. That is until Made Weave Love launched her wonderful Newcomer Handwoven Wall Hanging Kit… Continue reading Weaving!
I've always loved hand dyed yarn. The colours, the fibers, everything is just so gorgeous. The only problem is I've never wanted to waste it on the wrong project so it's always put me off a little. There's nothing worse than splurging on some luxury yarn only to make something your not 100% happy with… Continue reading 12 Months Of Yarn
Wall hangings can add an instant pop of colour to any room and make a fantastic addition to your home. The below pattern is easy and quick to make, perfect for a lazy afternoon of relaxing crochet! To make this wall hanging, you will need the following: DK weight yarn in a variety of colours… Continue reading Granny Square Wall Hanging Pattern
When the lovely people over at We Are Knitters reached out to me to see if I would like to try one of their kits, I literally jumped at the chance! They stock some of THE most gorgeous yarns and their kits are just perfect for these. There are kits for both knitters and crocheters, all… Continue reading The Pann Cardigan Review
I often get asked how I make my granny squares. There are tons of various pattern available but I thought it was time to share how I make my grannies! I always turn my granny squares after each round, I find this helps to keep them nice and straight, rather than squiffy! All you need… Continue reading Granny Squares
Yes!! That's right! With food colouring! 😄 I didn't believe this would work when I first tried it oh-so many years ago, but it did and now I'm afraid to say that I may be a little bit obsessed! The first time I did this, I bought a few skeins of yarn from eBay, figuring… Continue reading Dye Your Own Yarn!
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