Good news for those who asked: the pattern of those mittens is ready. This photo tutorial explains in details how to crochet those beautiful mittens. Dozens of pictures and clear instructions make it easy for beginners, as long as you know already how to work the basic stitches such as sc, hdc, dc, tr… You’ll…
Hi Folks ! This handbag was made of leftovers, with vintage wool bought from the Hospice Shop in Nelson. The design was inspired by a painter who was selling his art on Etsy, her work was all in shapes and colors, and I’m so sorry I can’t remember her name nor to give her the…
Dear All, Here is a super easy and superquick project that suits perfectly to the beginners. It just requires small quantities of different colors, so it’s an elegant way to get rid of your leftovers 🙂 You’ll need around 20gr of a 8 ply thread (crochet size 4.5mm) for the headband, then, 10 gr of…
Dear All, Here is a video tutorial to help you make the Triple Knot Crochet Stitch. You have seen this stitch already on the “Moka Retro” mittens This old-fashioned stitch looks very good on edges and trims, especially if you wish to give a vintage look to gloves or handbags etc. This stitch requires a bit…
Dear All, There’s always something to see, or to visit, in Nelson or around Nelson. This week-end, I’ve been attracted to an Art Exhibition taking place in the Queens Garden on Bridge Street. It was organized by Artgroupnelson.org.nz and featuring beautiful paintings, woodware, garden art and more ! I had taken my camera, so you…
Gidday everybody ! Summer in Nelson is inspiring. I hope you will like this purse (cotton + polyamide) embellished with poppies in silk and wool. A vintage button closes it, and I’ve sewn Swarovski crystal beads in order to add some glam 🙂 emailFacebookPinterestTumblrVKLinkedinStumbleUponTwitter Related posts: Moka Retro Hat and Gloves Granny Mittens: Winter’s garden Headbands obsession
Hello Folks ! Granny inspiration again: how to make a hat out of basic granny triangles? Crochet 5 of them, sew them as a pie, make an assorted border and you’re done ! The pattern is available as a “beta version” I hope you’ll enjoy. You’ll need: 50 gr of 4 different colors – 8/10…
Basic Granny Triangle Dear All, For all of those who are wondering about how to make a Granny Triangle, here is a complete tutorial to make it easy. Granny Triangles can be used to make hats, bags, earrings (when crocheted with a lace hook), they will embellish clothes, napkins, and everything you can think about.…
Hi Ladies 🙂 Have you already wondered how to free yourself from the nightmare of weaving in ends? The answer is: subcontracting ! Put your man at work! Weaving in ends is a simple process which doesn’t require much inspiration or explanations. For sure, he can do it ! (Don’t forget to feed him from time…
Are you looking for a lacy easy light stitch for your next scarf or cardigan? Try the Dog Rose Stitch ! The look can be very different, whether you knit it with thin or thicker wool, mohair or cotton… – Multiple of 6 + 2 for edge stitches Row 1: (Edge stitch) *yo, sl1, k2…
G’Day Folks ! 🙂 Here is the tutorial for the Entrelac Hat, with dozens of pictures ! You will need: – 2 balls of 8 or 10 ply yarn (of the same color, or two contrasting colors, or even better, a “unique color phase yarn” such as the quality “Peru” from Sirdar) – 4 double-pointed needles 4.5 or 5mm…
The Spiral Beret is great fun to make, moreover it’s quick and needs only about 60-70gr of wool. It’s the ideal pattern when you’re looking to use small quantities of wool left from your former projects. We need about 20 gr of 4 colors. For that tutorial I used: MultiColour (A) Red (B) Orange (C)…
Hello there ! Call me compulsive… Here are some more colorful Boudoir hats made of beautiful yarns. A bit of merino, some mohair there, they are really cosy and the lace makes them so sexy… emailFacebookPinterestTumblrVKLinkedinStumbleUponTwitter Related posts: Romantic Boudoir Caps (or… Hats !) Granny Flowery Triangle Hat Crocheted Striped Alpaca toque
Dear All, That day I wanted to crochet something elegant and classy. Grey, black, creamy and red are fitting well together. The material comes from Cruellas in Nelson: fantastic mix of rare and luxurious wools, it’s incredibly light, soft, cosy and warm. emailFacebookPinterestTumblrVKLinkedinStumbleUponTwitter Related posts: Some more…
Hello All ! Bobbles are fun when they are worked with different colors. I felt inspired by the beautiful wool bought from Cruella”s to make a first pair of multicoloured mittens, orange bobbles on green strips, and some red to make it even more shiny …
Dear All, Mary, a lady member of Creative Fibers, gave me a hank of beautiful blue wool. Blue is not my cup of tea… usually…Â but in this case, the colors were so bright that I immediately chose to make a hat with a shell stitch to emphasis on the changes of colors… and to remind…
Hi Everybody ! We often talk about Granny Square and forget that there are many things to see behind that square! Let’s rather talk about Granny shapes, as we can imagine Granny circles, or Granny rectangles, and even Granny triangles ! Find a beautiful Granny Triangle pattern or imagine one by yourself. Crochet 6 of…
Hello ! I love Granny Squares, we can just use them for any purpose. They make beautiful blankets and throws, but they also make fantastic gloves or mittens. Here are the last ones. The Purple/Mustard Wheel of Fortune one is made of Merino. The other pair is a mix of wool, mohair and acrylic. I welcome…
Gidday Ladies ! Have you ever heard about Boudoir Caps, those necessary fashion accessories in the Twenties and Thirties? The boudoir cap was a must-have for women across all social classes. They were worn first thing in the morning when drinking morning tea. They were widely used as they were cheap to buy or make. It…
Hi Everybody ! New Zealand rejoices: the All Blacks, those beautiful rugby warriors, won the World Cup 2011, at home, with all the honours ! Congratulations. What else can I say, except that I’m proud of them and rejoice with them ! Let’s enjoy a beautiful Haka from our team of winners, it makes me…
Hello Everyone ! Sooo, we’re here to work a little bit on Yarn Leftover Management 🙂 The purpose of the game is to make a beautiful Grany Afghan from scrap. Here is what I used, I would sort the colors in three different categories, based on the quantities I had at my disposal. CATEGORY 1…