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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Add a little bit of cheer to your home with this modern crochet rainbow cushion. It’s the perfect size to prop up your head when reading, or as an extra lumbar support. This rainbow pillow is a fun little crochet project to make with just a few balls of yarn. Its simple modern design would look great in a contemporary…
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If you’ve got a few spare granny squares leftover from a crochet project, I’ve got the perfect way to use them. Make a stylish Granny Square Headband! After making a Granny Square Needle Book a little while ago from my large granny square stash, I thought it was time to dive into the pile again and make another quick and…
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Keep your feet warm with these colourful crochet slippers. Made from durable, washable yarn and ingeniously constructed with no sewing required! We’ve all been spending more time at home lately, so I thought it would be fun to crochet a pair of cosy, colourful slippers. The cheerful multi-colour diamond design and their bootie shape inspired their name – Harlequin Slippers…
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“Crochet, how do I love thee? Let me count the ways.” Well actually, I have 15 ways you can express your true love of crochet, with this sweet collection of crochet patterns all featuring hearts! Perfect for Valentine’s Day crafting, or when you want to make something special for a special someone. Not only is the heart the most iconic…
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Make a Giant Crochet Snowflake ornament with sparkly Caron Simply Soft Party yarn this Christmas. These crochet snowflake patterns are quite striking worked up in bright festive colours. It’s Summer during the festive season in Australia. Even though you’ll find us donning shorts and sunscreen on Christmas day, rather than an ‘Ugly Christmas Sweater’, it’s common to decorate with traditional…
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There’s a new velvet yarn in town – Bernat Baby Velvet, a new 8ply yarn that is super soft to touch and is perfect for making crochet blankets. As soon as the new range hit the shelves at American Yarns HQ, I popped in and picked a up a couple of balls to give it a try. I made Emma…
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I’m doing my best to reduce our consumption of single use plastic in our home. It’s an ongoing challenge but I feel that when it comes to our fruit and veg shopping, I’m making some progress. We always take along our own reusable carry bags to the market and supermarket, but until now, our fruit always just rolled around loose…
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