This Ten Stitch Blanket Crochet Pattern is a conversion of Frankie Brown’s Ten Stitch Blanket Knitting Pattern. I think everyone who knits has heard or seen one of these blankets. They are ridiculously popular and quite addictive. I find myself sitting there going: “just one more row, just one more row” and an hour later […]
Carrot Cake and Cream Cheese Icing
This recipe yields a light, moist carrot cake that is absolutely delicious. It is topped with cream cheese icing (frosting) and less-than-perfect piped roses.
Crochet Chain Link Scarf Pattern
Ok, so this Crochet Chain Link Scarf Pattern isn’t really a scarf pattern. It is actually a pattern for a bracelet, designed by my good friend Pam Perkins. But the minute I saw the Infinity Puzzle Bracelet, I knew it secretly wanted to be a scarf. So I sat down with Pam’s pattern and started […]
Oaty American Pancakes Recipe
An American Pancakes Recipe by a South African in England…how’s that for multi-cultural? And as if that isn’t enough, the photo was taken by my sister in New-Zealand.. My husband loves these American Pancakes (called Plaatkoekies in Afrikaans) and it is one of the 5 recipes I have got written above my sink…long story, you […]
Brill the Crochet Lion Puzzle
Update July 2014: This pattern is no longer available as a stand-alone pattern. Instead it will soon be available as part of a book by Annie’s Publishing. I would like to introduce you to Brill the Crochet Lion Puzzle. He is the most recent of my Amamani (Amigurumi Amish Puzzle Animals) and I am very chuffed with […]
Tiny Crochet Cars {Free Pattern}
The pattern for these tiny crochet cars has been lying around for absolute ages. I just never got around to writing it up properly. I needed motivation. And motivation struck in the form of a house move! You know the drill..the minute you have to do something important and big – like an exam – […]
Fin the Crochet Fish Puzzle Pattern
Crochet Fish Puzzle Pattern: Fin is based on the Crochet Amish Puzzle Ball. He comes apart into 3 segments that have to be “built” to form the fish.
Crochet Sarah and Duck
I am so excited to feature this free Crochet Duck Pattern by Jo Clark. I met Jo through my Facebook page when she shared the crochet stroller bag she made using my Aunty Dollie Bag Pattern. When she asked me to test this Duck pattern for her, I was thrilled. I really enjoyed the experience […]
Crochet Mesh Bag from T-shirt Yarn
This Crochet Mesh Bag is the perfect project for an absolute beginner as you can focus on crocheting without worrying about where you insert your hook.
Oliver: Octopus Amish Puzzle Ball Pattern
Oliver the Octopus is a modified Amish Puzzle Ball. He comes apart into 3 segments that can be taken apart and reassembled at will. He is made from upcycled clothes – in this case an old torn Long Tall Sally Jean and a stained baby t-shirt. If you are put off because this project looks […]
