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…
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Sweet Scallops Crochet Stole
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…
Crocheted Granny Shrug
Hi everybody ! I had a batch of chunky wool in my stash, that I used to crochet the Granny Shrug (original pattern available here) with a 5.50mm hook. I chose to make a few rounds in Front post and Back post double crochet for the trims, and added 5 buttons to make it look like a…
Triple Knot Crochet Stitch (video tutorial)
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…
Some more crocheted striped Boudoir Hats
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
Granny Flowery Triangle Hat
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…
Romantic Boudoir Caps (or… Hats !)
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…
His and Her Arran Pullover
A design from Aotea using 4mm and 4.5mm needles. Timeless cables, Download the pattern here: Aotea-His-and-Her-Arran-Pullover emailFacebookPinterestTumblrVKLinkedinStumbleUponTwitter Related posts: His and Hers Fairisle Yoke Crew and Polo Neck Pullover V Neck Raglan Pullover Man’s Raglan Pullover with Crew or V Neckline
Crocheted suit for Girl
Click here for the PDF Fontana-crocheted-suit emailFacebookPinterestTumblrVKLinkedinStumbleUponTwitter Related posts: Crocheted dress Jacket and Hat Crocheted Sleeveless Dress
Jacket and Hat
Another lovely and easy pattern by Fontana, Aran thread, 5mm needles. Download the pattern there: Fontana-Jacket-and-hat emailFacebookPinterestTumblrVKLinkedinStumbleUponTwitter Related posts: Man’s Raglan Pullover with Crew or V Neckline Raglan Sweater with Patterned Panel Crocheted dress
His and Hers Fairisle Yoke Crew and Polo Neck Pullover
This beautiful unisex pattern from Aotea requires 2 colors of a double knitting yarn. Download the pattern here: Aotea-Fairisle-Pullover emailFacebookPinterestTumblrVKLinkedinStumbleUponTwitter Related posts: His and Her Arran Pullover Man’s Raglan Pullover with Crew or V Neckline V Neck Raglan Pullover
V or Button-to-Neck Cardigan
Lovely, classy and easy-to-make cardigan designed by Aotea, two patterns in one (V neck or Button-to-Neck) Download pattern here: womans-v-or-button emailFacebookPinterestTumblrVKLinkedinStumbleUponTwitter Related posts: V Neck Raglan Pullover His and Hers Fairisle Yoke Crew and Polo Neck Pullover Childrens V Neck or Crew Neck Sweaters
Man’s Raglan Pullover with Crew or V Neckline
For this easy to make Raglan pullover designed by Fontana, you’ll use 5 and 6 mm needles, which means your knitting will grow fast ! This pattern is quite simple and will suit to beginners. Download the pattern here: Gents-raglan emailFacebookPinterestTumblrVKLinkedinStumbleUponTwitter Related posts: His and Hers Fairisle Yoke Crew and Polo Neck Pullover V Neck Raglan…
Crocheted dress
An original crocheted dress by Fontana. Using a 3.5mm hook. Download the pattern here: crocheted-dress emailFacebookPinterestTumblrVKLinkedinStumbleUponTwitter Related posts: Crocheted Sleeveless Dress Crocheted suit for Girl Jacket and Hat
V Neck Raglan Pullover
For man (or lady), a classy V neck pullover. Quite easy, with 4mm needles. Download pattern here: V-neck-cardigan emailFacebookPinterestTumblrVKLinkedinStumbleUponTwitter Related posts: His and Hers Fairisle Yoke Crew and Polo Neck Pullover Man’s Raglan Pullover with Crew or V Neckline V or Button-to-Neck Cardigan
Cable Panelled Pullover
Irish style with that cable panelled pullover with saddle shoulders and crew neck by Kaiapoi. Download the pattern here: kaiapoi-cable-panelled emailFacebookPinterestTumblrVKLinkedinStumbleUponTwitter Related posts: V Neck Raglan Pullover Childrens V Neck or Crew Neck Sweaters His and Hers Fairisle Yoke Crew and Polo Neck Pullover
Crocheted Sleeveless Dress
Crochet addicts, this is for you. Vintage pattern from Shepherd. A beautiful dress to knit in 3 or 3.5mm, preferabilly in cotton for cosy summer holidays. Download the pattern there: crochet-dress emailFacebookPinterestTumblrVKLinkedinStumbleUponTwitter Related posts: Crocheted dress Crocheted Poppies bag Some more crocheted striped Boudoir Hats
Raglan Sweater with Patterned Panel
3.5mm needles and DK… would be warm and cosy in pure wool, soft and shinny in Bamboo… Download pattern here: kaiapoi-raglan-sweater emailFacebookPinterestTumblrVKLinkedinStumbleUponTwitter Related posts: Man’s Raglan Pullover with Crew or V Neckline V Neck Raglan Pullover Cable Panelled Pullover
Moka Retro Hat and Gloves
Gidday ! Vintage inspiration these days with a multicolour hat in pure virgin wool (different shades of brown and yellow), with some cuddly curly wool, embellished with some lace, a knitted green square and beautiful vintage red button. The gloves are warm and confortable, they perfectly fit the shape of the hand. The patterns will be…