The Scarlet Snowberry Infinity Scarf – Free Pattern by MadameStitch

The Scarlet Snowberry Infinity Scarf – Free Pattern by MadameStitch

This infinity scarf pattern is just gorgeous!! I am thrilled to have Debbie from MadameStitch come and guest design for me! And her yarn choice was a special one.. You see, back in March I had the fantastic opportunity to go to Colorado, USA and 

Loveland Lace Bow – Free Pattern from Banana Moon Studio

Loveland Lace Bow – Free Pattern from Banana Moon Studio

This gorgeous textured lace bow is a special design that April from Banana Moon Studio is sharing with you today! I am so excited that April is guest designing here at Sunflower Cottage Crochet. She has been part of several events that I have been 

New Crochet Top – The Summer Breeze Tee

New Crochet Top – The Summer Breeze Tee

The Summer Breeze Tee is my gorgeous modern take on using the granny stitch in a garment design. I am thrilled that this one turned out exactly as I imagined it would. What do you think? The back of this tee is entirely granny stitch, 

Flash Sale: Jingle in July 2022 – Designer’s Picks

Flash Sale: Jingle in July 2022 – Designer’s Picks

Jingle in July is back! Last year’s flash sale was so popular and so much fun that myself and a group of wonderful designer friends decided that we would surprise you with the event again this year. HOW Jingle in July WORKS: Each day a 

Crochet Your Own Chess Square – Free C2C Pattern

Crochet Your Own Chess Square – Free C2C Pattern

My take on the game of chess is this Chess Square. It was a fun one to design and to make. This celebrates International Chess Day on July 20th. ** This is a free pattern on the blog. Please do not copy and paste any 

This Summer’s Must Make …. The Sarah Bolero

This Summer’s Must Make …. The Sarah Bolero

I am so excited to introduce you all to the Sarah Bolero! **This post does contain affiliate links. If you choose to use them I may get a small commission at no extra cost to you which I then put back into my business to 

4th July Throw Pillow – Part 2 of the Free CAL

4th July Throw Pillow – Part 2 of the Free CAL

Are you ready for part 2 of the Free 4th July Throw Pillow CAL? This post contains the instructions for the back panel. The CAL: This CAL (or crochet along) is a collaboration between myself and Erin from Juniper and Oakes. We are both really 

The Preemie Crochet Challenge 2022

The Preemie Crochet Challenge 2022

Can you believe that we are into the third year of the Preemie Crochet Challenge??? If you have joined the challenge previously you will know how much this event means to me. My daughter was a preemie. You can read more about my story here 

The Abbie Tee – A Quick Summer Make

The Abbie Tee – A Quick Summer Make

The Abbie tee is a quick, light, airy and fairly mindless crochet project that you can make in a couple of evenings. Made with #3 weight (DK) yarn it is perfect for summer. The semi-open stitches mean that you can wear it over a vest 

4th July Throw Pillow – Free Crochet Along!

4th July Throw Pillow – Free Crochet Along!

The 4th July throw pillow is an idea that Erin from Juniper and Oakes and I had while chatting one evening last week. The idea took off and we just couldn’t leave it alone! So it became an impromptu CAL. And I think you are 

Tulip Towel – Crochet One for Yourself

Tulip Towel – Crochet One for Yourself

Whether you use this as a hand towel or tea towel, keep it or gift it, the tulip towel is a great pattern to work up! I knew when I made the border for the Bouquet of Flowers Afghan CAL that I wanted to use 

Double Stranding Yarn for Your Next Crochet Project

Double Stranding Yarn for Your Next Crochet Project

Do you need to consider double stranding your yarn? You have a pattern that you are really wanting to start working on. You go to your stash to see what yarns you have to make it. Half an hour later you are still looking. There