My little corner of crochet happiness
I know, I know! It's only October, I hear some of you cry! We haven't even had Halloween yet! But... it's never to early to get started on those homemade Christmas gifts and decorations! I absolutely adore handmade Christmas decorations, especially crochet covered baubles. Over the years, I have made so many of them and… Continue reading Bobbly Baubles Pattern
The moss stitch (also known as the linen or granite stitch) is a simple stitch to learn but can give some beautiful texture to any piece of work, using just single crochet and chain stitches. Autumn Day Infinity Scarf This stitch can be used in many crochet items, from scarves and cowls (I've used it… Continue reading Moss Stitch
Autumn is definitely here now and Halloween is slowly creeping up on us. We've spent afternoons foraging for pine cones and conkers, to be proudly displayed on the mantelpiece with an array of candles. As soon as September hit, my lounge has had the cosy smell of pumpkin spice filling the room! After seeing so… Continue reading Hello Pumpkin!
The crossed double crochet (xdc) is one of my favourite stitches and has appeared in several of my designs. It’s a pretty stitch which brings some lovely texture to a project, especially blankets and winter makes. Frostbite Scarf It may seem like a difficult stitch, but if you can crochet a double crochet (UK treble),… Continue reading Crossed Double Crochet
One stitch I have always loved is a V-stitch. It's a simple and versatile stitch which can be used for many projects, from blankets to scarves. I have made a couple of blankets in this stitch and I just love it! More recently, I’ve fallen in love with this stitch again after using it to… Continue reading V-Stitch – Tutorial
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
A back post double crochet (bpdc) is worked almost the same as a front post double crochet (fpdc), this stitch is created by working from the back to the front of your work, so your stitch is raised at the back. To create this stitch, YO, insert hook from back to front to back around… Continue reading Back Post Double Crochet
I love the texture that front post double crochet (fpdc) can give to a project. Though it may seem a little complicated at first, once you've got the hang of it, it really is an easily stitch to learn. The stitch is worked in almost the same way as a double crochet, however, instead of… Continue reading Front Post Double Crochet
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
