this bag was based on little miss two with a few modifications
I used a 4mm hook and DK weight cotton for the body of the bag
then there were some simple variations in the finishing
I used a fine hook and cotton, for a slightly different picot edge… and went with a simple running stitch trim for [...]
this bag was based on little miss two with a few modifications
I used a 4mm hook and DK weight cotton for the body of the bag
then there were some simple variations in the finishing
I used a fine hook and cotton, for a slightly different picot edge… and went with a simple running stitch trim for [...]
meet my friend chi-kore…
at the moment he is looking a little two dimensional, but not for long!
he’s my challenge for the swap over at uncommon crochet on ravelry…
Sandie has lovingly sketched him… and I am going to have so much fun bringing him to life
I can’t wait to work my magic on him,
although first I [...]
decided to re-test my adorable ruffles pattern… with a few variations
this time I plied together the reclaimed cotton from a deep pink cardigan and a burgundy jumper… they blended into this gorgeous vintage red mix, which I used for the main part of the hat
to continue with the ‘vintage theme’ I added a simple picot [...]
I received lots of positive feedback regarding the Cheerful Rag Bag… in fact, the only disappointment seemed to be the fact that it was crocheted! And there are those of you out there who have not ventured into the world of crochet as yet.
So this time around, we have the knitted rag bag… ‘shades of [...]
I’m participating in an unusual swap with the uncommon crochet group over at Ravelry.
We are to create a creature of bizarrity!
The idea is that we each submit some sketches… which will be passed onto our partner… who will crochet the creature (or their interpretation of it) and send it back to us. There’s not [...]
I love twisted cords… they are incredibly easy to make and have unlimited uses
make a thick cord to use as the strap on a knitted handbag, or a thinner one as the tail for a knitted toy… and that’s just for starters!
and they are so much faster to work up than what an i-cord is
you [...]
I’ve been working on a project to use up all those little bits and bobs of yarn I have lying around. Not the half balls, but all those really tiny lengths that I couldn’t quite bring myself to throw out… I had quite a collection!
I am in the ‘bag zone’ at the moment and my [...]
I’ve been working on a project to use up all those little bits and bobs of yarn I have lying around. Not the half balls, but all those really tiny lengths that I couldn’t quite bring myself to throw out… I had quite a collection!
I am in the ‘bag zone’ at the moment and my [...]
Gorgeous simple handbag, measures 12 x 12cm… quick and easy project
click here to download pattern