Knit a pair of Extra Long rainbow hued legwarmers to brighten up your wardrobe. No need to fuss with multiple balls of yarn when one ball of self striping Lion Brand Mandala Yarn cake does all the hard work. Our local roller rink turned 40 recently and they threw a 80s themed roller disco party. Can you believe that the…
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If you are like me, you can never have enough storage for bits and bobs. But why have boring old round baskets when you can a have cute crochet heart basket to brighten up your space. This easy crochet basket pattern work up quickly with t-shirt yarn, and make a great gift for yourself or a special friend. Fill up…
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If you are looking for a quick and easy knitted shawl pattern, this simple triangle shawlette is for you. Light enough to wear in Spring and Summer, my mini shawl pattern is a super quick knit, suitable for all seasons. It’s been an unusually cool summer in Melbourne, and even though the days have been pleasant enough, an extra layer…
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I really enjoy making crochet dishcloths and washcloths. In my opinion you can never have too many. Today I’ve got two free dishcloth and scrubbie patterns for you to crochet, plus a in depth review of five styles of dishcloth yarn. The variety of dishcloth and scrubby yarns on the market is endless. I picked up a random assortment from…
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This crochet Candy Stripe Blanket is a festive handmade gift that can be enjoyed for years to come. Don’t relegate this pattern just to Christmas time – Change up the colours! With this corner-to-corner design’s adaptable sizing, it is sure to become your ‘go to’ blanket crochet pattern. I’m slightly hooked on Corner-to-Corner crochet at the moment. After making a…
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Do you have scraps of yarn left over after your knitted or crochet projects, or a basket full of half used balls of yarn? Here are some great ideas for scrap yarn projects to use up even the smallest pieces of yarn and make something useful. Regular readers will know that I love scrapbusting! Be it fabric scraps or yarn…
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Pom poms are so easy to make, and a great way of using up leftover yarn scraps from knitting and crochet projects. Because they are made of random scraps, each scrap yarn pom pom is unique! I’m always looking for new and innovative ways to use up yarn scraps. As every knitter and crocheter knows, there are always little bits…
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The countdown to Christmas is on! Why not make it a family affair with this colourful Crochet Advent Calendar. It has lots of little pockets that can be filled with festive treats, which I’m sure the kids will love! I love using non-traditional colours to decorate for Christmas. As soon as I set eyes on Fair Isle, a brand new…
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