The crochet world is abuzz with a fun new technique called ‘planned pooling’ which when done correctly creates really striking argyle pattern effects in the finished crochet fabric. I’ve used a brand new pooling yarn to create a fun and easy crochet bag pattern with cute bamboo handles, and have included lots of tip for getting the best results from…
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Add a bit of sparkle to your next hairstyle with a glittering Chopstick Hair Accessory. Inspired by Kanzashi, traditional Japanese hair ornaments, this sparkly hair stick will be a real ‘head turner’. Many a year ago I read an immersive book, Memoirs of a Geisha. Later I watched the cinematic adaptation, and was completely mesmerised by each and every single…
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I’ve never met a single person that didn’t love a good hamburger. And what’s not to love? The beauty of the burger is that it can cater to any taste – Vegetarian, fancy gourmet or my favourite, the down and dirty drive-thru burger that hits the spot after a big night out! You don’t need to be a hardcore burger…
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There is much to love about rainbows. Children will stop playing, rush to a window and point. Adults will pull their cars out of traffic to take a photo. And even though there is a science behind why we see rainbows, there’s not getting past the fact that they are just so pretty and make us feel so very good….
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No matter how many pincushions I have, there’s never one handy when I need one. I end up with pins in my mouth or laying around everywhere, neither of which is very safe! Well my errant pin problems are over, now that I have a very cute and very practical Toadstool Wrist Pincushion. It was very easy to make with…
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Today I have a super easy crochet bucket bag pattern for you made with a new yarn called Bernat Maker Home Dec. It’s a chunky tubular cotton yarn that has the feel of t-shirt yarn, with the added bonus of being much lighter. American Yarns gave me a couple of balls to play with, so I had some fun testing…
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Legwarmers are back BABY! Well if they aren’t already, they’re certainly due for a come back. As a girl who grew up in the 80’s I’m partial to a little legwarmer action. Not only do they look HOT, but they keep your legs cosy too. Just what I need to get me through the chilly Melbourne winter. As soon as…
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My friends at American Yarns have set me a challenge this month, create a project with one of their best selling products, Bernat Blanket yarn. Of course I could have made a blanket, but instead I harnessed the absorbent power of this chenille yarn’s microfibre material to make a spa style hair wrap, perfect for using after showering instead of a…
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