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The Kate Scarf

The Kate Scarf

The Kate scarf is our newest member of the Kate Collection! The Kate collection is actually named after one of my sisters. There are a few more items coming in this collection – we have a beanie, a baby bonnet and baby blanket, a mug 

Gorgeous Free Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern – The Cozy Ripples Blanket

Gorgeous Free Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern – The Cozy Ripples Blanket

The Cozy Ripples baby blanket crochet pattern is absolutely gorgeous and works up quickly! I also have both left and right handed video tutorials to help you if you are a beginner crocheter. The free pattern for this one is below and is written for 

Sandy Shores Crochet Washcloth – Free Pattern

Sandy Shores Crochet Washcloth – Free Pattern

The Sandy Shores crochet washcloth is a free pattern below. It is an easy washcloth that plays on the differences in height between single and double crochets to create a great unisex texture! As I was working this washcloth crochet pattern up and the texture 

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 

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 

Free Crochet pattern – Spring is in the Air Infinity Scarf

Free Crochet pattern – Spring is in the Air Infinity Scarf

Spring is in the Air and this infinity scarf is the perfect accessory! The bitterly cold winds coming off the North Sea are starting to warm up. The sun is fighting its way through the clouds. Crocuses and snowdrops are starting to bloom! With Christmas 

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 

Elegant Hairscarf

Elegant Hairscarf

Something came over me one day and I just had to design an elegant headscarf. I know! It’s not my usual kind of design. When I think of head scarves I think of the 1950’s and old movies with (not so fast) open top cars, 

A Simple Border for Blankets and Afghans

A Simple Border for Blankets and Afghans

There are so many beautiful options when choosing a border for your blankets and afghans.Whether you prefer something a bit more lacy and eye-catching or something more simple and understated there are hundreds of options out there! Today I would like to show you a 

The Connection Square

The Connection Square

The Connection Square was designed specifically to be part of our Friendship Blanket Cal. However, it will also make a great washcloth!   Don’t forget you can sign up for our Events and CALs emails and never miss a square or one of our events! Just click 

Men’s Wrist Warmers – Free Pattern

Men’s Wrist Warmers – Free Pattern

The Richard wrist warmers (named after my very supportive husband) are a more masculine version of our Susan Wrist warmers. These men’s wrist warmers are a great gift idea, and a good way to use your scraps or bust that stash! Do you remember our 

The Hannah Ear Warmer and Cowl Set

The Hannah Ear Warmer and Cowl Set

There is a simple elegance to the Hannah Ear Warmer and Cowl set. I don’t know about where you are but here it is getting cold quickly this year! The leaves haven’t fallen off the trees and crunch under foot, they have just gone soggy