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 

Crochet Your Own Donut C2C Square – Free Pattern

Crochet Your Own Donut C2C Square – Free Pattern

Donut Square anyone??? Do you love a sweet treat too? I have to admit that donuts are not my go-to when it comes to a sugar rush. I much prefer cheesecake … or a nice red velvet cake.   Part of the Kinship CAL 2022 

Bouquet of Flowers Afghan

Bouquet of Flowers Afghan

The Bouquet of Flowers Afghan CAL is here! Last year lots of you loved the Friendship blanket so much. This year the designers were asking me to organise another one! So I did. Why call it the Bouquet of Flowers Afghan? It’s been a long 

Trinity Sweater – the Perfect Transitional Piece!

Trinity Sweater – the Perfect Transitional Piece!

Today I am introducing you to the Trinity Sweater. To be honest I wasn’t sure whether to call it a sweater or a tee …. it’s somewhere in-between! Those shorter sleeves make the trinity sweater the perfect transitional piece and is a must for any 

Easy Crochet Patterns Just for You

Easy Crochet Patterns Just for You

Are you looking for some easy crochet projects that you can get your hooks into? Below are 13 fabulous patterns that are great for beginners looking to expand their skills a wee bit without taking on too much. They are also great patterns for confident 

Sweet and Simple Round Up – Week 1

Sweet and Simple Round Up – Week 1

When Pam at Carroway Crochet asked me to participate in the Sweet and Simple event she had planned I wasn’t going to say no. You know that I LOVE to bring you guys free pattern events when I can!     How do I get 

2022 CAL – The Logic Square

2022 CAL – The Logic Square

Do you have a box full of scrap yarn or part used skeins that you just don’t want to get rid of? The Logic Square is the perfect way to use some of those smaller scraps that you just couldn’t throw out.     The 

Treat yourself with the Susan Set!

Treat yourself with the Susan Set!

The Susan Set was designed for you to make for yourself. Of course, you can make it to gift or donate, but I think as crocheters we should make more for ourselves! Most of the crocheters I know make things and gift them. Or they