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Wrap yourself in timeless style with this simple crochet triangle shawl pattern – a light and airy accessory that’s as fun to make as it is to wear. I wanted this shawl to be a relaxing combination of the classic granny stitch and a simple mesh stitch, making it the perfect project for beginners and…
This airy, one-skein crochet lace scarf free pattern is inspired by gentle waves and delicate coral — perfect for showing off that special hand-dyed yarn! Whether you’re heading to the beach or just dreaming of the sea, this lacy crochet scarf adds a breezy, elegant touch to any outfit. I recently attended Unravel, a yarn…
Tassels can instantly elevate a crochet or knit project by adding that little bit extra flair. And they are so so easy to make! Here is my tutorial on how to make tassels with yarn – and it will literally take you 2 minutes! This crochet tutorial will guide you through creating these wonderful little…
Want to add gorgeous texture to your crochet without complicated stitches? Learning how to half double crochet in the third loop is a quick and easy way to create a stunning knit-like effect. Now you all know I love crochet stitches that create texture, so I couldn’t resist sharing this one with you! Working in…
Add a handmade touch to your houseplants with this Crochet Plant Pot Cover Pattern with Granny Squares! This easy-to-follow pattern creates a beautiful plant pot cosy made from cheerful flower granny squares – perfect for brightening up your home décor or giving as a thoughtful gift. I don’t know about you, but I have lots…
When I got married, I hadn’t truly found my love of crochet! We had lots of beautiful handmade things like the favours, bridesmaids dresses, name tags etc., but, looking back, I would have loved to have some crochet items too! This pattern has been a long time in the making, but I’m super excited to…
The crochet pique stitch is a beautifully textured stitch that I absolutely love using in all sorts of crochet projects. I’m excited to share with you how to crochet the pique stitch in this blogpost. The crochet pique stitch is a super fun stitch to make, and you’ll find that once you get into it,…
The first flowers to poke their heads through after the long, cold winter are always the snowdrops. And as such, they symbolise hope and new beginnings! The first signs of spring always lift my spirits and make me excited for the warmer weather. This is why I enjoyed designing my snowdrop crochet pattern for Mother’s…
As a crocheter, I know that you like yarn! I mean, it is literally the lifeblood of a crocheter. And whilst not all yarn is wool anymore, the sheep can be seen to represent yarn as a whole quite often! In celebration of the animal that gave life to all yarn crafts, I’m excited to…
There are so many stunning textured crochet stitches out there, but one of my absolute favourites in the bean stitch, and that’s why I’d love to show you how to crochet the bean stitch here! This is a super fun stitch pattern appears to create a zig zag pattern out of puff stitches! Sounds complicated?…