This Christmas stocking ornament is great for using up those ball ends from your year of crafting. There are two options for the pattern, a stuffed (rag-doll) version or a flat piece. This pattern is aimed at a beginners and is written in US and UK terminology. This pattern is designed to work with DK weight yarn, but can be made with any yarn with a matching hook.
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Stash-Busting Mittens
These quick and cute little mitten Christmas decorations are part of my stash busting advent calendar. This pattern is designed to work up in around an hour and use up those pesky ball remnants from this year. There are four variations of these mittens, basic, striped, candy-cane and snowflake!
15 Minute Skates
These quick and cute little Christmas decorations are part of my stash busting advent calendar. This pattern is designed to work up in less then 15 minutes and use up those pesky ball remnants from this year. There are two variations of these skates, the quick, beginner level 15 minute version. There is a second 30 minute version in a rag-doll style. This pattern is designed to work with DK weight yarn, but can be made with any yarn with a matching hook. The stash-busting advent calendar will be released late November!
Eco Friendly Water Balloons
In Australia we are in the run into summer, although this year with La Nina this weekend is feeling reminiscent of winter rather then mid spring. For Australian summers it was almost a childhood rite of passage to have water balloon fights to cool down on those 40 degrees Celsius plus days. Now we are more environmentally conscious, which is why I love the concept of re-useable water balloons. Not only can the game continue for a much longer time, you only need one set of balloons and no longer use non-recyclable one-use plastics. This post shares a Crochet pattern for Eco Friendly Water Balloons!
Aria Tote
Over the last few weeks I have been working through a list of hand made Christmas presents. My little niece Aria loves running around and playing dress up. I have developed a beginner level crochet bag so she can easily carry her toys while tearing around the house playing dress ups.
Lilac Twist Headband
This weeks post is a little different to my usual crochet, I have been going between knitting an crochet for the last few weeks. When my friend asked for a spring inspired headband the twist style headbands stood out. There are many variations of the twist headband. I wanted to make one that helped learn… Continue reading Lilac Twist Headband
Sheep Hand Sanitiser Cozie
Make your own sheep hand sanitiser cozie. Inspired by Sean Sheep and Llama-no-drama this cozie is a cute little COVID-19 essential accessory.
Ear Savers
Staying safe during the COVID-19 pandemic is important for everyone to take measures to stay safe. Many areas and occupations require masks to be worn. My work requires masks to be work in meetings and I wear them on my commute in to work. One accessory that can provide a bit of relief for mask… Continue reading Ear Savers
Stargazing Scarf
This pattern is the first in the stargazing series. The combination of star stitch and (coffee) beans is the perfect combination for stargazing on cold winter nights. This scarf is the perfect way to keep warm.
Stargazing Cowl
This pattern is the first in the stargazing series. The combination of star stitch and (coffee) beans is the perfect combination for stargazing on cold winter nights. This cowl keeps your neck warm on a cold winter nights.
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