This is my personal shawl project. While the first shawl was made before I came across these, the rest were inspired by The Crochet Project and The Shawl Project: Book 1. I’ve made four of the six patterns from Book 1, and have bought Book 2 as well. All of the shawls in Book 1 can be […]
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Choosing colours for patterns
Have you ever had that problem: there’s a pattern you want to make, but you just have no idea what colours to use? I had that dilemma recently when I wanted to make the Sofia tunic top found on Ravelry. I already had a bunch of yarns that I could use for it; none of them remotely […]
Mitts, mitts, mitts!
So, I’ve already said that crocheting hats is one of my favourite things… Mitts (or fingerless gloves) possibly even more so! I love wearing my möbius mitts, and making them is quite fun too. I also found a new pattern this winter for puff stitch mitts that are quite lovely. Then I made another pair of […]
Sari silk bracelets
I found this gorgeous sari silk in Wool & Craft Nook in Hornsby. I was looking for something just so beautifully colourful; I was thinking more along the lines of dyed ribbon, but this is lovely too. So far I’ve just made this one crocheted bangle and crocheted along one side of some aluminium chain, […]
Crochet birthday hat
It was my bunny’s 2nd birthday and I wanted a photo with a bit of a difference, so I made Kaylee a little birthday hat. It’s just a simple cone made with variegated yarn, and naturally she had very little interest in wearing it!
Quick cute card
I’m not too bad at gift-giving, but I’m terrible at cards! Most gifts that I give don’t even come with a card, unless it’s necessary… like at a wedding or birthday party where gifts go in a big pile, or when putting a gift in the mail, which was the case with this one. I […]