this clearly written crochet pattern creates an interesting 12 inch square
as written there are four colours used; the colour changes at the beginning of each round – but it also looks superb worked in a single colour
square requires a 4.5mm hook and approx 50g of 8 ply yarn (DK)
please read through the assumed knowledge [...]
Pattern is available as promised!
As it is a free pattern, it has not yet been tested or proofed.
If you happen to find any errors, please let me know… and as always, feel free to ask if you have any concerns about the pattern.
There are four sizes included: toddler, child, teen and adult.
US terminology used [...]
My boys have recently discovered how much fun it is to ride their bikes out in the street. Although we live at the end of a court, and therefore there is no passing traffic – I’m still a bit nervous about allowing them out unsupervised. It was a beautiful afternoon here yesterday, so I found [...]
This shawl pattern came about after I saw a fabulous simple shawl, made by another crochet fanatic. I’m not usually into shawls (although I can feel that changing) but I loved the simplicity of this particular one.
Now I don’t mind paying for patterns… but in this particular instance I was NOT paying $7… I mean [...]
Okay… I’ve reworked the ‘apple bag’ pattern… for those of you who do not have access to a 20.0mm hook
click here to see the original pattern
body of bag
using a 10mm hook, ch 24 (I have used jute)
dc into 3rd chain from hook [ch1, skip1, dc] to end of row, ch1… NOTE: YOU HAVE ONLY WORKED [...]
There are two reasons why I call this my THREE DOZEN apple bag…
Firstly – it will hold THREE DOZEN medium size apples!
Secondly – it helps you remember the pattern… ONE DOZEN foundation chain… ONE DOZEN rounds of sc… ONE DOZEN chains for each handle… too easy!
I have used a 20mm crochet hook and worked this [...]
Want to see just how easy it is to make one of these crochet bracelets?
As always, if you would like to see the photos in greater detail… click on them… and you will be able to enlarge them using flickr
Firstly you will need an old hook. Once it has been used to crochet wire with, [...]
This one is for those of you who love the idea of the one hour scarf, but don’t crochet.
(click here to see the original crochet version)
There’s only one problem… it takes two hours!
Well, it took me two hours… and I am an experienced knitter. However, even at two hours it is still a speedy option. [...]
Curlicues are so simple, and so fun…
This is my 3-2-1 Curlicue Scarf, and if you can remember the name – you can remember the pattern.
work a row of loose chain as long as you want the scarf to be
row 1 – work 3 dc into each chain
row 2 – work 2 dc into each stitch
row [...]
free knitting pattern! download here
These thick luxurious cables are designed to massage, de-stress and exfoliate. Gently cleanse your back without straining. This is the ultimate back washer. A perfect gift idea, or an indulgent addition to your own bathroom.
Knit this fabulous washer in cotton so that it is easy to care for. After use, you [...]