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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...

Overlay mosaic crochet

Overlay mosaic crochet
It has been quite a while since I have posted anything. It isn't because I haven't been working on anything new, it's just that nothing is quite re...

Crochet tow truck pattern

Crochet tow truck pattern
This is one of a series of vehicles I made for my children’s road mat blanket. For my original version I used a cotton reel for my tow rope to wind...

Crochet cable braids

Crochet cable braids
I’ve long been fascinated by crochet cables, stemming from seeing the many knitted versions, especially on the cute little hooded cardigan my best ...

Camel stitch sweater pattern for 15" doll

Camel stitch sweater pattern for 15" doll
Introduction When I was thinking about what to create using the camel stitch, I thought it might be fun to create a sweater (or as we call it i...

Yarn scrap challenge #9 - Pōhutukawa flower

Yarn scrap challenge #9 - Pōhutukawa flower
Introduction Welcome to my 9th yarn scrap challenge post. This little flower is something I have been thinking about creating for a long time ...

Christmas yarn bombing

Christmas yarn bombing
A couple of weeks ago I decided it might be fun to yarn bomb my local library. I got permission from the librarians before I started and decided th...