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...
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...
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...
Free patterns I have on Ravelry
by ThomasinaC | 31 March 2024 | Crochet, Free Patterns | 0 Comments
I now have several free patterns on Ravelry. You can browse them here
Cabled Brim Cowl or Hat
by ThomasinaC | 31 March 2024 | Crochet | 0 Comments
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 yarn thickness you like. A...
All aglow!
by ThomasinaC | 31 March 2024 | Crochet | 0 Comments
Slater - playing on the iPad, head nice and warm, face all aglow! Awww 🙂 Cable Brim Cowl Hat Pattern