Making Ribbon Bows
by ThomasinaC | 31 March 2024 | Tutorials | 0 Comments
To make the ribbon bows used in the Halloween Princess Set, you will need: 2 lengths of ribbon - one twice as long as the first A 4 pronged kitchen fork - size not important....it's only acting as an extra pair of hands A piece of strong cotton for tying off A pair of...
Long Tailed Hat
by ThomasinaC | 31 March 2024 | Featured, Photo Props | 0 Comments
This simple-to-work long tailed hat can be made in any size, from newborn to adult, and in so many different ways. Add a fluffy trim and a pom-pom for a cute, newborn photo prop. Work it in stripes for Santa’s elves or maybe use your favourite team colours – the tail...
One Colour Illusion Crochet
by ThomasinaC | 31 March 2024 | Tutorials | 0 Comments
ONE COLOUR SHADOW ILLUSION CROCHET Some while back, I released a pattern for this guitar afghan. Since then, many people have asked me how it's worked and how the chart was created. Hopefully, this will answer both those questions. Creating the pattern Begin by...
Crochet Baby Props
by ThomasinaC | 31 March 2024 | Photo Props | 0 Comments
If like me, you like instant (or at least same day) gratification, it's likely that you would much prefer to sit down and make a baby item than an adult one. So, it's no surprise when I look back and find that the majority of my pattern stock is for baby items - in...
Common Crochet Problems Part 1
by ThomasinaC | 31 March 2024 | Tutorials | 0 Comments
Crochet problems...you know the feeling...you've bought the crochet pattern, you've lovingly stroked, I mean selected, your yarn, and you've hooked with dedication for hours - then suddenly it dawns on you, something isn't quite right! Is this going to fit? What's...
Christmas Pudding Hat
by ThomasinaC | 31 March 2024 | Crochet | 0 Comments
This quick and easy Christmas Pudding Hat whips up quicker than the real thing will cook 😉 YOU WILL NEED 100-300 m cream/white yarn, 100-300 m brown yarn, a small amount of red and green thinner yarn for the holly leaves and berries, appropriately sized hooks (for...
Guitar Afghan Crochet Blanket
by ThomasinaC | 31 March 2024 | Crochet, Featured | 0 Comments
Snuggle up under a musical delight. This thick, warm blanket makes use of a modified one colour version of a technique known as illusion, or shadow, crochet. To achieve the illusion of an image, stitches are worked in a combination of back loops, free loops and both...
Crochet Mermaid Doll or Nightie Case
by ThomasinaC | 31 March 2024 | Crochet, Featured | 0 Comments
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
by ThomasinaC | 31 March 2024 | Crochet, Tutorials | 0 Comments
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 this...