Friday 30 October 2009

Red Heart Yarn eBook freebie


Just found this freebie ebook with knitting and crochet patterns.
I haven't had a look at it yet, but it's supposed to be really good.

{download ebook}

Wednesday 28 October 2009

Girls Dress

Very seventies image, but this dress would still look very cute.

Pattern covers sizes 2 (toddler) through to 14 ("average miss").

Medium difficulty.

{pattern here}

Saturday 24 October 2009

Lip Balm Cosy


Now you'll never leave your lip balm in a hot car again - unless you lock your keys in, of course...

Super easy to crochet.

{pattern here}

Thursday 22 October 2009

Ladies' Halter Top


Another must-have for my wardrobe.

Pretty, simple, but very smart.

Medium difficulty.

{pattern here}

Tuesday 20 October 2009

Rosy Tea Cosy

I fell in love with this little tea cosy, but I hate using teapots!
Maybe I'll just buy one so I can put it up on a shelf...

Medium difficulty.

{pattern here}

Sunday 18 October 2009

Java Jammies


I've seen these around a lot lately, so had to go hunting for a pattern to make one.

And then I used this pattern (leaving out the flowers) to make a plain one for hubby for his birthday in July.

Easy to crochet.

{pattern here}

Friday 16 October 2009

Ladies' Turnberry Cardigan


Love this jacket / cardigan.

Note to self: must make one to wear next Winter.

Medium difficulty.

{pattern here}

Wednesday 14 October 2009

Crochet Valentine Notelets

Send a note with a crafty touch to your loved ones!

I loved this idea when I found it and just had to include it here :)

Easy to crochet.

{instructions here}

Monday 12 October 2009

Striped Tote Bag


Super-easy tote bag for all your shopping or crafting supplies.

Super easy to crochet.

{pattern here}

Saturday 10 October 2009

Hacky Sack Foot Bag


A fast and easy foot cushion you can colour to suit your decor.

This project would be perfect for a kid's room.

Easy to crochet.

{pattern here}

Thursday 8 October 2009

Banana Curlz Hair Ties

These little things look sooo cute in Wren's hair.

-And they're so easy I can whip up a new pair for the next day, while I watch tv at night.

Super easy!

{pattern here}

Tuesday 6 October 2009

Lip Balm Holder

Fancy up your lip gloss by making a neat cover for it.
You can even add it to your keyring.

Easy to crochet.

{pattern here}

Sunday 4 October 2009

Sunburst Rose Doily


A lovely vintage pattern (1950's, I think).

Hard to crochet.

{pattern here}

Saturday 3 October 2009

Ponte Vecchione Necklace


An amazing crochet necklace.

Easy to crochet.

{pattern here}

Friday 2 October 2009

Mary Jane Slippers


Wren and I wear these slippers all the time around the house.
On really cold days, we just add a pair of socks for toasty-warm toes.

If you have timber or tiled floors, just add a few circles of fabric paint to the bottoms to make them non-slip!

Easy to medium difficulty.

{pattern here}

Thursday 1 October 2009

Trinket Box

This is sooo easy, and looks fab!

Choose whichever colours suit your room.

Easy to crochet.

{pattern here}