Nessies Notions

Notion:1. A belief or idea

2. Small articles such as yarn or hooks used in crochet

Blog posts

FATW6 - Springtime in Aotearoa

FATW6 - Springtime in Aotearoa

This is the third time that I've been invited to submit a design for the Friends Around the World CAL. This year is the 6th anniversary of the CAL...
Yarn scrap challenge 11 - dollhouse chair

Yarn scrap challenge 11 - dollhouse chair

Dollhouse chair Welcome to another yarn scrap challenge project. This little project is something I have been thinking about making for a while. Lo...
Stitch challenge 10 - the crossed dc stitch

Stitch challenge 10 - the crossed dc stitch

Welcome to my 10th self-imposed stitch challenge. This week I've challenged myself to work with the crossed double crochet stitch. Last week I made...
The crossed double crochet stitch

The crossed double crochet stitch

This stitch, as the name implies, is a combination of two dc stitches that are crossed over each other. It is fairly simple to do, you just skip on...
Yarn scrap challenge #10 - mosaic doll blanket

Yarn scrap challenge #10 - mosaic doll blanket

Introduction Welcome to my 10th yarn scrap challenge. This week I thought I would try using up a series of small lengths of cotton yarn in 3 colour...
Stitch challenge 11 - overlay mosaic crochet

Stitch challenge 11 - overlay mosaic crochet

Welcome to my 11th self-imposed stitch challenge. This week I am tackling overlay mosaic crochet. However, this technique is not just a single stit...