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…
Read More
I’m so pleased to be partnering up again with American Yarns to bring you some fresh yarn reviews and original patterns over the coming months. Today I’ve got a bumper post comparing their FIVE most popular brands of self-striping yarn cakes. My original yarn cake review post comparing Caron Cakes and Sweet Roll cakes has been super popular with lots…
Read More
Get your crochet hooks out Potter fans because I’ve got a fun and practical crochet pattern for you to make – Luna Lovegood’s Tote Bag. I made this blue crocheted cross-body bag for Emma’s Luna Lovegood Cosplay Costume, just like the one in the movie. Of course you could make this basic bag pattern in any colour you like –…
Read More
Do you remember making paper chains as a kid? We would always make them at school to decorate the classroom for Christmas – such a fun and easy way to add some colour. But what happens when the holidays are over? All that paper doesn’t store well, so into the recycling it would go. Well I’ve come up with the…
Read More
Did you have a crochet cotton top as a kid? They were all the rage back in the 60’s and 70’s, the staple of every girl’s Summer wardrobe. I’m sure I remember wearing one when I was little, for some reason it brings back memories of the beach. Now that the weather is warming up, I thought it was the…
Read More
Washing up is such a chore, unless you have a cheerful watermelon dishcloth to help you out. This easy to follow crochet dishcloth pattern is quick to make and will make cleaning the dishes fun. You can make this dishcloth pattern with regular cotton yarn (like Lily Sugar n cream), but it will clean even more effectively with a textured…
Read More
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…
Read More
It’s nearly Easter time and when American Yarns invited me to try out their colourful assortment of Lily Sugar ‘n Cream cotton yarns, a carton of rainbow hued Crochet Easter Eggs instantly sprung to mind. I’ve used cotton yarn in the past both for knitting and crochet and really enjoy working with it. Mostly my experience has been with 4ply…
Read More