Here are some cosy winter warmers for keeping your feet toasty around the house. These crocheted socks are made toe-up with 4ply sock yarn in continuous rounds, except for the heel, which is worked in rows. I've used Drops Fabel because I've found this Drops yarn to be soft, warm and easy to work… Continue reading Crochet: Oddly Snug Snowflake Socks
Here's a pattern for amigurumi macarons. They're quick and make a nice gift. This is a great pattern for using up little bits of yarn from your stash. The macarons are made in a continuous round. **UK crochet terms** Crocheted Macarons Here's a pattern for amigurumi macarons. They're quick and make a nice gift.… Continue reading Crochet: Macarons
See Part 1 for the basic pattern. This part uses the basic phone case pattern in Part 1, but adds stranded colourwork. If you’re experienced with stranded colourwork, you can skip most of this and go straight to the stitch charts. I’ve included charts for small, medium and large, as per Part 1. Each… Continue reading Crochet Your Phone a Jumper: Part 2
Here's a quick, simple pattern for crocheting a phone case that looks like a jumper for your phone. Because the pattern involves no shaping, it can be a great way to experiment with stranded colourwork. In Part 1, I'll give the basic pattern, in Part 2 I'll give some examples of colourwork designs… Continue reading Crochet Your Phone a Jumper: Part 1
This quick and simple crocheted owl decoration is worked in the round, like most amigurumi. The owl can be made with or without a loop for hanging at the top. The owl in the picture was made using DK wool-acrylic blend yarns. A mottled or tweedy yarn works best for the body. Two… Continue reading Crochet: Owl Decoration
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