The Calligraphy Square – Free Crochet Pattern

The Calligraphy Square – Free Crochet Pattern

I love the way that this calligraphy square turned out. The subtle colour combo I used to make it is also calling to me. I am not going to lie though — the design process was a little bit trickier! Getting those pretty flicks and 

A Cozy Winter Afghan – Free Crochet Pattern

A Cozy Winter Afghan – Free Crochet Pattern

The Robin Blanket is not a new afghan pattern. It was designed in the early days of Sunflower back in November 2020. However, I have just realised that there is no specific blog post for it to show it off!! This blanket deserves to be 

Crochet in Public Day – June’s Free CAL Square Pattern

Crochet in Public Day – June’s Free CAL Square Pattern

Worldwide knit (and crochet) in public day is on June 11th this year.  How could I not acknowledge this day in my  corner to corner CAL?! My tester for this square will be turning hers into a WIP bag! What are you making with your 

The Sunflower Square – Free Chart

The Sunflower Square – Free Chart

I cannot believe that I have not designed a sunflower square before now! It seems awfully remiss of me …. When Claire from E’Claire Makery invited me to join in her Flower Garden CAL I immediately knew that I would do a Sunflower square. In 

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 

This Floral Border will Transform your Afghan!

This Floral Border will Transform your Afghan!

This floral afghan border is just stunning. If you are looking for a border for an afghan or other project that is a little bit different, a little feminine and looks great either in one colour or in several, then take a peek at this 

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 

Crochet the Corner to Corner Art Square – Free Pattern

Crochet the Corner to Corner Art Square – Free Pattern

Say hello to the Art Square. This one is the square for April in my 2022 Corner to Corner CAL. April 15th is World Art Day. It was started in 2019 to celebrate fine art – but let’s face it, there are so many forms 

The Ornamental Garden Square – Free Crochet Pattern

The Ornamental Garden Square – Free Crochet Pattern

The ornamental Garden Square is the 6th square to be released in the Bouquet of Flowers CAL. I designed it specifically for the event and love how it turned out. It has a slightly vintage feel to it I think, especially in the second version I 

Crochet the Music Square – Free Pattern

Crochet the Music Square – Free Pattern

The music square is the third square in the 2022 CAL scrap busting CAL. Back in January I had the idea to create one square per month based on the theme of ‘international days’. I wanted to keep away from religion and politics and just 

Crochet the Iris Stitch – tutorial and free pattern

Crochet the Iris Stitch – tutorial and free pattern

The Iris stitch has such a beautiful lacy texture and is so simple to crochet. I have seen this stitch used in so many types of projects – bags, summer tops and cardigans, baby blankets. I have a headband that uses this stitch too! It 

February’s Cancer Ribbon C2C Square  – Free Pattern

February’s Cancer Ribbon C2C Square – Free Pattern

February’s C2C square for our 2022 scrap busting CAL is the Cancer Ribbon Square. February 4th is World Cancer Day. At some point in our lives we will have a friend or relative who we support as they go through treatment for Cancer or maybe