The cream shawl in the front is knitted, but the lavender dress is crocheted. It’s rather reminiscent of the seashells and posies dress I crocheted for Stella. The more I see older vintage patterns, the more I realise that current ones … Continue reading →...
Which is your favourite? I think that the red number may be a little risque…...
super cutest little colourful crochet bows – tute here. Similar Posts: crochet party dress | crochet garland | some crochet tutorials | crochet: zigzag baby blanket | butterfly crochet hat | Share and Enjoy:...
Just a sneak peek at my first real crochet project. Greenway. It’s a free pattern from the Comfort Knitting and Crochet: Afghans book. Its a great project for my unmotivated crafty psyche....
Crochet purses and bags are always my weaknesses. Whenever i see a pattern, i wanted to make it…but when i finish it i don’t know what to do with it. Later on I'll find someone who love it and i giveaway to them. My other crochet purses went off like that and I'm happy that it all went to the right...
Did your mother/aunt/grandmother (or you!) have a set of Golden Hands when you were growing up? My Mum collected the weekly partwork, and my Nanna collected Golden Hands Monthly. I spent many hours browing through them as a child and … Continue reading →...
Great idea of play around with and experiment with free-style crochet – and add a little style to your wardrobe. Instructions here. Similar Posts: book: free-style handmade bags & skirts | how to read crochet patterns | book: color style | blog tour: crochet adorned {+ a giveaway} | DIY – Wire Clothes Hanger | [...]...
When you hang out on Ravelry for a while, and when you crochet in public, you quickly learn that many people assume that if you are doing something with yarn you must be “knitting”. Apparently there is a knitting vs crochet … Continue reading →...
Thank you so much for your lovely comments on this cutie strawberries. This time also my friend Ninu helped me to test the strawberry crochet pattern. Thank you so much Ninu for helping me. I'm giving away this pattern free until August 31st. Please do mail me if you are interested. I made a mobile charm and a keychain with...
Photo Link I finished the knitting and crocheting on this shell earlier this summer, but needed to do a fix on the armholes which were showing too much of me in the front. I like armholes which are pretty trimly fitted around the shoulder joint, and when they're not, it's just unattractive. I've had this happen on tanks/shells before, and the...
A classic jacket, and the lacy pattern is lovely. It’s crocheted in Bluebell – my mum used to knit me jumpers and cardigans in Bluebell. It was a wonderful yarn! Just the name takes me back to my childhood....
Pattern to make this trio of canned food by sky magenta on etsy [image below] – if you just want to try out the tinned sardines there is a free lionbrand pattern [membership required] you might want to try. Similar Posts: crochet scarf pattern | fiber breakfast | knit + crochet pincushions | Free Crochet [...]...
Português English (uncheck the other box and check this one) Pois é, algumas de vocês que me seguem há mais tempo hão-de lembrar-se deste projecto da revista Phildar nº 450 (edição Francesa) que iniciei em 2007: Comecei a fazê-lo em preto e depois acabei por perder o entusiasmo,… Mais tarde tentei terminá-lo mas faltou-me o fio de algodão preto e o...
One of the great things about vests like these is that they take very little yarn, really add to an outfit, and show off a tiny waist. That last point means that you’ll never see me wearing one, but I can think of plenty of people who could....
crochet to go has a tutorial / pattern for the cutest little party dress Similar Posts: the go-to little girls dress pattern | smocked dress tutorial | card dress | from the archives: card dress | origami fabric pockets | Share and Enjoy:...
After months...nay years of admiring broomstick lace I think I've finally got it! I've got an old McCalls magazine featuring a blanket of "broomsticked" mohair. It was hook/sticked in delightful candy colours & now I can do it too! And because I don't like to waste anything my practice pieces have become cuffs. Just so excited about the potential for this...
Whoops, forgot to post a vintage crochet photo last week! This week we have an angelic looking child in white crocheted suit. Now for my youngest child luckily not in a white crocheted suit. And to come this weekend – the bathers reveal!...
the new issue of this fab mag - hip to hook – by Sarah London includes 2 patterns for festive crochet trivets. Similar Posts: november: mystery crochet project | how to read crochet patterns | Free Online Fiber Arts Mags | some crochet tutorials | Socks That Rock Club! | Share and Enjoy:...
I am loving crochet at the moment – so soothing – here are some projects to get you going… and some how-to tutes to help too! Carina shows us how to crochet a granny triangle and how to do that magic ring thing. the purl bee brings us some super summery fruity crochet trivets and [...]...
Stray Sock Sewing, Too: More Super-Cute Sock Softies to Make and Love Daniel. North Light Books, 2008. Lately I have been on a bender of crafting for myself, and my poor children have been neglected. Sure, I feed them, clothe them, read to them and love them, but my recent crafting has been for me, [...]...
Or I could have called this post 'What to do when your gorgeous model is at preschool?'. Thanks to George for stepping in today, he was very co-operative and stood still for me. So at last, here are more of my crocheted hat patterns for you. These will actually be named Operation Christmas Child hats so that people can make up...
I stumbled upon this image on flickr and had to find out more – the crochet motif pattern featured is here [where you will find lots more crochet motif designs] and more about the blanket it here Similar Posts: Whipup flickr group – lots of colour | colourful as birds | whipup: best of 2009: [...]...
Well I'm finally getting around to writing up my hat patterns and I'm starting with the big girls first. Now this hat will fit age 5/6 upwards - I'll just put it out there that we have big heads in this family so Keira probably wears a size 6 on her head and this will fit up to a teenager as...
These bags are made from Turabast Swiss Straw. Does anyone know what this stuff is? I think it’s some sort of nylon raffia. They’re terrific patterns. The texture is superb. I don’t know how pleasurable it would be to actually crochet with “Swiss Straw” though! What would I use as a substitute nowadays? I fancy [...]...
I was thinking of dressing up some of my storage stuff since long time. Last week i got some colorful acrylic yarns from one of our local craft shop…i thought I'll start to dress up some of the storage stuff with this yarn…. ..i just played with the colours and I'm so happy with the outcome… ..this was a perfume tin...
Pass The Piggies by Brigitte Read – pattern Similar Posts: The cluck clutch | guide to crochet patterns on the web | guide to reading japanese crochet + knitting patterns | whipup: best of 2009: crochet | a couple of competitions | Share and Enjoy:...
Recently I came across a blog post regarding recycled yarn from the T-shirt. She had explained how to cut the t- shirt to get the yarn. I thought I'll try this using some of my old slips and old vests i have kept aside to throw away… I got a decent size basket from the yarn i got by recycling the...
four free knit and crochet pincushion patterns crochet frog wrist pincushion by roman sock layered pincushion trio by Kris knits cupcake pincushion by spud&chloe teacup pincushion by lionyarnSimilar Posts: yummy pincushions | knitted frog pattern | pattern and yarn from spud & chloe | sock recipes | from the archives: sock recipes | Share and [...]...
Amineko Crocheted Cat by by Nekoyama [pattern in english with diagrams - more details photos and pattern in Japanese] Similar Posts: crochet obama | crocheted Pear Tawashi | Crocheted Passover Yarmulke | knitted fish | knit and crochet bit of fun and fancy | Share and Enjoy:...
Koala by Tamie Snow – crochet pattern at woman’s day Similar Posts: koala softie pattern | whipup: best of 2009: crochet | whipup 2009 calendar: artist feature | 6 beginner crochet beanie patterns | how to read crochet patterns | Share and Enjoy:...
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I saw this posted over at View From the Hamster Wheel. I think it will be a big help to me when I'm trying to decide what really needs to be done that day and in which order should it be done. The Mayonnaise Jar and the Coffee When things in...
Happy Fathers Day to the daddy in our house. He got a nice sleep in A mug from Lucy that she made at pre-school A bookmark and card made by Charlotte...
I headed off to the country today with Mr X and Moo Moo in tow, to celebrate my mums birthday Gypsy the mini shetland It was cold and windy and wet.......
I did it! The crumb coating worked like magic. Today's work on icing and decorating the cake was another two and a half hours, which adds up to six and a...
It's only a few days left before the Eid celebration, and I'm down to the last two of this year's order. I am recording them for future reference. I had so...
My three love a good party and this morning the bribe for good behaviour during church was the party we were going to afterwards! And it worked......plus a bag full of...
This Sunday are tons of accessories to finish that vintage look. Enjoy!...
Vanessa from V and Co. shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make colorful bowtie pasta for a child’s play kitchen out of scrap fabrics. These are sooo cute! And...
The rain is pounding against the windows of the bus and because there aren't any window seals, it's pouring down the inside of the vehicle and soaking everything within a five-foot...
That's how I'm feeling — upside down. Don't you think Chili is illustrating that perfectly? ;-) I miss talking to my son. I miss knowing that he's going through all sorts...
Sometimes ,I make a garment that I think is just the “cat’s meow” after I try it on,a few minute after it comes f the sewing machine. Truth is ,I should...
Like? I do. This is Lila Tueller’s Bohemian Bag. The fabrics are all from Anna Marie Horner’s Garden Party line. This was a 2-day project, mainly because you have to wash...
Here is the latest picture of my sewing room. As you may notice, I've made an addition. When my sewing room was highlighted on The Blue Gardenia blog, I mentioned that...
Just a few pics to quickly update you on my Doll Quilt Swap 9 quilt-and then its back to work for me! Here it is with all the pieces fused down...
In October I made up New Look 6802 & really liked how it came out. I promptly pulled out another another knit to make it in, and then ended up packing...
OK so admittedly it was back in August (I've been a TERRIBLE blogger) but back in August my guy & I visited my fave Aussie city for a few days. Four...
This is the cushion cover front I made at Sewjourn. A gorgeous wool felt background and wool scrap circles and this is the arty wobbly shot that is meant to distract...
By now you're very aware that I have been busily sewing for the Living Smart Festival which is on next Sunday at Speers Point Park. Today (Sunday) we are experiencing gale...
I know that everyone is looking for a new garment but somehow I never manage to sew my first day of vacation. Today I actually spent a considerable amount of time...