Crochet Mermaid Doll or Nightie Case

This cute little mermaid would make a fabulous addition to any little girl’s bedroom as a nightie/pyjama case. No nightie? No problem! Simply stuff the body and stitch closed for a super mermaid toy. The scales are worked using the very popular ‘crocodile’ stitch...

Double Loop Magic Ring

The double loop method of making a magic ring can be much more secure method of starting any work in the round .  However, for most people who don’t already use it, it can be a little confusing working out which loops to tighten to prevent a knotty mess.  I hope...

And, the winner is…

Woohoo – voting is closed and we have a winning stitch! Thank you to everyone who clicked. With 11 votes, the winning stitch was Openwork & Lace 2027. Now it’s our turn.  Over the next 4 weeks, we (Samantha, Crystal and Tammy) will do our best to see...

Cabled Brim Cowl or Hat

It’s a hat! It’s a cowl! It’s one pattern – both items – cowl or hat! The drawstring top makes it easy to switch from one to the other, whatever your mood. The hat can be made to suit all head circumferences from newborn to adult, in any...

Extreme

As some of you may know, I took a break from work on Monday and Tuesday.  I got to spend a few girly days in Birmingham, with my two fabulous daughters.  The trip was centred around a visit to the O2 Academy to see Extreme – a band I first saw in 1992 with a...