With Memorial Day on Monday I was in the mood for a red, white and blue project. I wanted to do something small that everyone would enjoy so I decided to make these fun star shaped coasters. These coasters are quick and easy to make so beginners can enjoy this pattern too. I also made a helpful video tutorial which…
Inspired by the photos of the little Russian girl’s sunhat I saw a few years ago when it went viral, I wanted to create my own unique summer sunhat. I’ve tried to make hats like this before and did manage an adult size hat with a similar design. I’d used Aunt Lydia’s thread for that and it turned out well…
Here is a simple pattern for some triangles. They are worked single crochet in the round and can be made larger by adding more rounds. I’ve included a video tutorial which you can crochet along with if you prefer. Start with a magic ring Rnd 1: Ch 1, 5 sc in ring, sl st in top of 1st sc to…
The fabulous crochet virus pattern has been really popular lately with it’s scary skull and bubbling spreading design. I’ve seen many beautiful blankets and shawls in so many wonderful colors made with this pattern that I just had to give it a go. Knowing I didn’t want to make a blanket or shawl, since I like to be different, I…
I needed to make an oval but didn’t have much luck in finding something suitable. I wanted to work in the round rather than in a spiral and I also wanted something that was written very simply. So, since I couldn’t find what I wanted I had to go figure it out myself until I got something I was happy…
Inspired by the success of the interlocking hearts design and because it’s springtime, I decided to create this beautiful linked butterfly design. This pattern is written so that it can easily be extended to make longer panels which can be joined together, perhaps with plain panels in between to make blankets of varying sizes. For this project I used Red…
Here’s another spiral Granny Square I came up with while experimenting with yarn. I’ve written out the free crochet pattern and made a video tutorial for you. Maybe you can make lots and turn them into a fun granny square afghan blanket, or just make one and keep increasing until it’s enormous! Pattern in US terminology Red Heart Super Saver…
So last night I was playing around with some yarn. I knew I could make a spiral Granny Square but wondered if I could do it with the traditional Granny Square shells. This is what I came up with. Red Heart Super Saver yarn in Soft White, Shocking pink, Lavender, Teal This pattern uses US terminology Hook – I/9 –…
I love working in spirals and learned how to start a crochet spiral a while ago. I’ve made quite a few different styles of spiral hats and now I’ve figured out how to make the spiral into an egg shape for Easter. This crochet spiral egg makes a cute kid-friendly Easter decoration. The kids can also play catch with them…
Here is my pattern for a cute bunny hat. The hat can be made in any size. Start by making a hat from my pattern HERE or watch the video tutorial below and crochet along. After you have completed the hat, follow the instructions below to make the ears. Use a contrasting colour to make the inner ears. I decided to…