For this project I wanted to create a soft and cozy blanket with intricate detail. Leaning on my recent designs, such as the Chevron Hearts Wallet, Chevron Cascade Pocket Wrap and Cascade Beanie, I developed this zig-zag blanket design. The small zig-zags allow for the finished piece to be more rectangular in shape as opposed to a parallelogram or chevron…
Whenever I start to think about a new design I always go look around and see what’s out there. I look at styles, elements, details, design, then from there I start to develop my own design, incorporating a little bit from here and there, then adding my own twist and style to create something new and unique. I’ve been thinking…
I am delighted to present my latest design: The Chevron Cascade Pocket Wrap! This design started out with a request from a friend for a poncho or pocket wrap/shawl to keep her warm this winter. In searching for inspiration, I found the incredibly popular Perfect Pockets Shawl by Sonja Hood. My friend liked this one but asked for something longer…
Today I’m going to show you how to make your own personal sized carpet square. I originally made this rug for my preschooler who had a hard time sitting still on the big carpet with the other kids yet didn’t like sitting off the carpet. He wished he had his own carpet, as big as the teacher’s carpet. However, since…
So I finished crocheting my new bag and needed to line it so I could use it as a purse / handbag. I wanted pockets inside to keep phone, wallet, keys etc organized. I also wanted a zipper on top to keep everything safe inside. Get my free crochet bag pattern here I don’t sew so the whole task of…
Wanting to try out some new stitches, I discovered the bullion stitch. I thought it would look great in a hat so I started to experiment. A friend saw carrots in what I made and so the design evolved into this carrot stitch beanie which we thought would be perfect for Easter! This is the practice hat I made while…
Are you excited for spring? While I’ve been busy working on some new designs for spring, (watch this space – they’re coming soon!) I’ve also been looking around at other designs out there. There’s so many pretty patterns to choose from but since I’m looking forward to spring I decided to focus on butterflies for this round-up. I love how…
Hey there, how’s the weather where you are? I’m lucky enough to live where it stays pretty mild during the winter and most days we only need sweaters for trips to the park. But, where ever you live, my new hexagon granny square hooded cardigan is sure to keep your little ones warm and cozy. Or yourself warm too, since…
This week I thought I’d share with you some fun free messy bun beanie hat patterns. I love messy buns hats because they are super quick and easy to throw on over my messy mum hair. I had a lot of fun making my own messy bun hat design too. Take a look at the free pattern for my Linked…
I’m so excited to bring you this new free pattern today! This Unicorn Cupcake hat design is based on ideas I had after putting together my UNICORN ROUND-UP POST a few months ago. The round-up included unicorn hats and a sweet little unicorn cupcake so I thought, why not combine these ideas and create this beautiful and unique Unicorn Cupcake…