Crochet Conch Shells

Bring a touch of the seaside to your home with these highly textured 3D conch shells. Fun, unusual and a great way to use up oddments of cotton yarn. YOU WILL NEED 100% smooth cotton or similar, an appropriate sized hook and a needle for neatening ends. You will need...

Crochet Gifts

This month I took part in a secret handmade gift exchange with the Mad Mad Makers.  No matter how much I stalked my giftee, I was still really nervous about whether she’d like it or not.  I was convinced I’d pick up on the wrong signs as I trawled her...

FREE Princess Headband Tutorial

PRINCESS HEADBAND To fit newborn (14-16″) – tie length adjustable if desired. You will need around 30 m cotton yarn in double knit/light worsted weight thickness, a 3.50 mm hook, 41 mini beads and a needle for neatening ends. Pattern/tutorial uses UK terms...

Crochet Paper Boat Hat

It appears I have paper on the brain at the moment.  Not satisfied with paper-cutting, I’ve taken to re-creating paper in crochet form. This crochet paper boat hat pattern includes instructions to make a range of sizes for the daintiest newborn photo prop...

Crochet Apple Cozy (Cosy)

This apple cozy (or cosy if you prefer to spell it that way) makes a perfect stocking filler, back to school gift, PTA fundraiser or just something to brighten up your fruit bowl. Quick and easy to make and lots of fun! YOU WILL NEED 32.5 m of double knitting yarn...

Fingerless Gloves

Fingerless gloves!  Just a little something to go with the crochet shawl I just finished (well, I had to use up the leftovers didn’t I?!?!) Both patterns will be available soon.