I’ve been investigating and experimenting with mixed media bracelets and cuffs… somewhat inspired by my friend Kathy’s cuffs, which are made on felt and stitched with paper, yarn, beads and more. I wanted to make my crochet a bit more interesting and try crocheting with different materials, and integrate other materials into crocheted items. These […]
Accessories
Crochet birthday hat
It was my bunny’s 2nd birthday and I wanted a photo with a bit of a difference, so I made Kaylee a little birthday hat. It’s just a simple cone made with variegated yarn, and naturally she had very little interest in wearing it!
Baby Apple Beanie
Made for a friend’s baby girl. Free pattern on Craftsy.
Red rose cloche
I made this cloche for a friend who loves red. I made it with Morris & Son’s Estate 14ply in Tomato Sauce red. This is a Lion Brand pattern (I think you need to login, for free, on their site to see it). It’s listed on Ravelry.
Puff stitch crochet slouch
This is a two-colour slouch hat featuring 3 rows of puff stitches. I essentially made up the pattern. The inspiration for the design is from the pretty puff stitch slouch, but the maths for the number of stitches and rounds is closer to the gumdrop slouchy hat (but not quite the same). I’ve been wearing […]
Moëbius mitts
Möbius mitts! Pattern is on Ravelry. I was using some yarn that I’d used in a hat: Lincraft Veronica in purple and purple mix, but I ran out in the left mitt, so I changed colour early (the pattern has a colour change written in if you want to use two colours) in the left […]