Dear All, It’s been a while I posted here. Time to come back to serious things, and to show you my last Granny Afghans. Patterns are getting ready, but, you know me… don’t be too impatient 🙂 emailFacebookPinterestTumblrVKLinkedinStumbleUponTwitter Related posts: Working hard on Granny Square Afghans and leftovers Granny Flowery Triangle Hat Crocheted Granny…
Hello Everyone, I have some beautiful balls of pure wool self-stripping sock yarn in my stash, I decided to use some to knit a modular scarf. Here is how to do. You will need: 3.5mm (US: 4) knitting needles 100 gr self-stripping sock yarn 3.5mm (US: 4) crochet Tips and tricks: Slip purlwise the first stitch…
So now, we’ve made 16 lovely Christmas motifs and our squares have had time to dry. … here is how to compose your Christmas Afghan. For the best result, it’s recommended that you wash and block your motifs. Meanwhile, with the 10 ply White yarn and a darning needle: work 27 Blanket Stiches on each side, separated…
It’s time to kill that old boring wollen blanked which is sitting in your cabinets for ages. (I bought mine at the Hospice shop in Nelson for a couple of dollars, years ago…) No pity: let’s cut it and let’s turn it into a glorious Christmas Afghan (for a start) You will need: An old…
Hello Folks ! I made this shawl knitting pattern using the “Dog Rose Stitch” which is very easy and quick… The trim is knitted on 18 stitches and is all about… leaves. Sooooo, for this knitting pattern, you’ll need: 5.00mm needles and 250 gr of Aran wool. There was no label on the yarn I used for…
Good day Folks, I was looking to make a girly lacy neck warmer, something different (hopefully !), not a scarf but as comfy, smaller than a shawl, as cosy as a wrap around my neck… I wanted a neck warmer with a vintage look, a old-fashioned style, you name it… I made this “Elizabethan Neck…
Dear All, I just discovered an amazing crochet technique: the Bavarian crochet. If you don’t know what it’s about, just have a look at this tutorial on Youtube: Bavarian Crochet I had immediate inspiration for a pattern for mitts with this particular stitch. Another great idea to get rid of leftovers indeed ! Here are the…
Hello folks, Once upon a time, there were 8 balls of Legacy by James C. Brett in “Heater” and I was looking for inspiration online (in other words: looking for vintage crochet stitches) when I stumbled on this… … lacy scallops crochet scarf by LionBrand… All I did was to add two more scallops to the pattern, in order to make it…
Hello Folks ! Granny Square Afghans are definitely the best way to get rid of leftovers and an endless source of inspiration. These are the Granny Square Afghans I’ve been working on recently. This one below is 180x180cm and made 100% with leftovers. For this one, I made circle-centered squares based on the instructions by the Crochet Crowd;…
Dear All I hope you’ll enjoy this Entrelac knitting pattern. Dare the try ! The pattern includes the tutorial for backwards stitching. You will need: Yarn: I made it with Aya by Noro , col 25, 50gr = 135m, 9 balls (= 450 gr) However, there are many other options like, Riot by King Cole (in which…
Hello everyone ! If you liked the Plaid Checkered Scarf, you won’t resist the assorted hat knitting pattern. Its thick textured stitch makes it a warm and comfy fabrics, a must for the Winter. This pattern is great if you want to get rid of your leftovers, and you can combine colors any way you…
Hello Everybody ! I’ve got a brand new striped scarf knitting pattern for you ! I was looking at the plaid covering the sofa, just the look of it was feeling cheering and warming up. I decided I would knit a comfy stripped scarf that would remind about the plaid. Slipping stitches here and there…
Good day everyone ! 😀 I hope you’ll enjoy the new released design: the Plaid Checkers Scarf Knitting pattern. This is a good warm thick scarf that will keep you cosy in the cold ! This scarf is made of sections of three squares, knitted using Intarsia method on double-pointed needles. This is inspired by…
Dear All ! First of all I’d like to give special thanks to whose who “like” my Facebook page and warmly invite the other ones to join. I enjoy very much being able to interract with you an more spontaneous way than on this blog. I’d love to read your advises and comments. This is what I wanted to…
Granny inspiration: this beautiful handbag can be crocheted in any color to fit any style. You’ll need 150 gr of a main color, and 50 gr of 2 contrasting colors. The Grey bag has been crocheted with 4.5mm hook (40cm x 29cm), the Green one with a 4.00mm (34cm x 24cm) The pattern is for sale here:…
Hello Everyone ! We can do many things with very little. Here we have an ordinary pull-over, 4 double-pointed needles 3.5mm, hook 4.5mm, 50 gr blue wool 3.5mm (5 ply) and pink and yellow leftovers. Let’s start with a pair of leggings for good little girls: First, let’s cut the sleeves. No mercy ! Your cut…
Hello there ! I had those large bands of green knitting sitting on my shelves since at least three months, I finally turned them into leggings 😀 It’s like a touch of color in grey Winter, with a very ladylike crocheted edging. You can either wear it straight to keep your knees warm, or fold it, in a…
Hello everybody ! I knitted these mitts with a mix of cashemire and pure wool and 4 double pointed needles #3.00mm I like very much their casual look, they fit with all styles ! The pattern is ready in French on Crafsty Your comments are welcome ! 🙂 emailFacebookPinterestTumblrVKLinkedinStumbleUponTwitter Related posts: Victorian Mitts Moka Retro Hat and Gloves…
Dear All, I was thinking about something romantic, very ladylike, with a Victorian touch and finally, this mitts came up, with a lovely twisted trim, knitted lace and Bobbles. I used 3.00mm needles. Pattern available only in French on Cratfsy Your comments are welcome ! Cheers, Anne 🙂 emailFacebookPinterestTumblrVKLinkedinStumbleUponTwitter Related posts: Pop Corns…
Hello Folks ! Freshly baked: inspired by the “Wheel of Fortune” I made on the previous model, here is the pattern of the “Mini-Wheels of Fortune” mittens is ready and available for sale on Craftsy. You’ll need around 30 gr of 4 different colors (8 ply) and a 3.5mm crochet. Don’t fear ! It’s easier to…
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…