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Bee Amigurumi Free Crochet Pattern

These pretty Bee's were commissioned by a very special friend.  I've loved making them they have complimented the long hot summer here in the UK. The weather is now changing and Autumn is arriving, creating these pretty bee's is the perfect celebration of a rare, long hot summer. This is a simple amigurumi if yourContinue reading "Bee Amigurumi Free Crochet Pattern"

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Vintage Doily Table Runner

  It's finished and I am thrilled with the end result, this as been worth the effort to make such a pretty vintage style table runner.  I have so enjoyed making each one have been surprised by how much I've learnt about crocheting in the round, joining motifs and reading vintage patterns.  I intend toContinue reading "Vintage Doily Table Runner"

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Crochet Coasters

A friend at work asked me to make her some crocheted coasters in pretty bright colours.  I saw this as a perfect opportunity to design my own crochet coaster pattern. I'm very pleased with the result as is my friend and I now have lots of requests to make more. With Easter on the horizonContinue reading "Crochet Coasters"

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Christmas Bauble Free Crochet Pattern

This is my third Christmas of crocheting and every year I look back and can't quite believe how far I've come.  This year my friend asked me to make her some seaside themed decorations for her Christmas Tree.  I made her the beach huts earlier this year, you can find the pattern HERE. All forContinue reading "Christmas Bauble Free Crochet Pattern"

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Weaving in ends Tutorial No 1

Yes that tedious chore of weaving in the ends!  I have made lots of blankets, pillows, scarfs and shawls in the last few years and have learnt very quickly that an essential skill when you crochet is weaving in your ends. Making a good job of weaving in your ends is the difference between makingContinue reading "Weaving in ends Tutorial No 1"