Granny squares... who doesn't love them? When I first learnt to crochet, this is the project I started off with and it's the project I started my 12-year-old off on when she started crocheting last summer. They are a simple project but the perfect beginner! Now, it's been a while since I had a good… Continue reading Happy Rainbow Granny Square Bag Pattern
After making Aimee a new rug for her bedroom, I had a stash of Paintbox Yarns T-Shirt yarn left over and one rainy morning, decided to make her a couple of storage baskets for her bedroom shelves. These baskets are super quick to make, so a perfect project to get done on a lazy evening,… Continue reading Crochet Basket Stack Pattern
I'm sure I'm not the only one who's guilty of hoarding more yarn that they could ever possibly use! My yarn stash seems to have got a little out of control, so this year, I'm making an effort to get it back under control... or at least, I'm attempting to! I have a couple of… Continue reading Super Chunky Blanket Pattern
These cute little amigurumi balloons are the perfect decoration to brighten up any celebration, and even better... there's no plastic waste afterwards! They're super quick and easy to make so won't take long at all. I decided to whip up a couple of little balloons to brighten up the table for my daughter's birthday recently,… Continue reading Birthday Balloons Pattern
One of my favourite winter makes has got to be snuggly cosy hats. You just can’t beat wrapping up in the cosiest of winter woollies on a chilly day.The beautiful ridge effect is made up of rows of camel stitch, which is an easy technique to learn and gives it added comfort and coziness.Camel StitchA… Continue reading Snuggly Pom Pom Hat
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)
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
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
These little flowers are a fun and colourful way to brighten up any room of the house! They are super easy and quick to make and can be made in a variety of colours. What you will need: 4ply cotton yarn - for these I used Scheepjes Catona in a variety of colours 3.5mm hook… Continue reading Pretty Little Flower Pattern
I am very easily distracted... especially with lovely rainbowy yarn like this! And what better way to show off the beauitfulness that is Scheepjes Catona than in a rainbow of stars?! While hooking up a new blanket pattern (watch this space!), I realised that the first couple of rows were too far off the base… Continue reading Twinkle Twinkle Star Pattern
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