This Mini Crochet Amish Puzzle Ball works up in a jiffy. The FREE pattern includes lots of photos and hints.
Skillie – Crochet Turtle 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. Skillie the Crochet Turtle Puzzle is the latest in my Amigurumi Amish Puzzle Animal series (Amamani for short). He is based on my FREE Crochet Amish Puzzle Ball […]
Fairy Cake
This Fairy Cake is one I made ages and ages ago and just never got around to posting. The fairy started out as a thin little ballerina-like figure and ended up a bit like a hunchback secret eater. But never mind. I followed this tutorial to make the fairy (albeit quite loosely). It is choc-full […]
Hermione: Crochet Horse Puzzle
Hermione the Crochet Horse Puzzle has been ready for ages. BUT! I have had such mixed feedback from my testers that I have delayed posting the pattern. I don’t know what I was hoping for… Maybe for the pattern to become miraculously simple? But that isn’t going to happen. She’s not difficult, bless her socks, […]
Crochet Short Rows and Joining In The Round
Learn how to crochet short rows and use running stitch markers to help you keep track of your progress. Crochet short rows are used for shaping.
Another Ben 10 Cake Tutorial
This is a tutorial for a quick and cheap Ben 10 Cake with fondant, butter cream and royal icing. Save time by using a printed template.
Knit Amish Puzzle Ball Pattern
If you have used any of my patterns before, you’ll know that my pointy-thing of choice is a crochet hook, not a knitting needle. But I really wanted to give you knitters out there the opportunity to make a Knit Amish puzzle Ball, so on I missioned with my very basic knitting skills. I would […]
Crochet Kiwi Puzzle
This Crochet Kiwi Puzzle is based on the Crochet Amish Puzzle Ball, and as such comes apart into three segments (or rings) that have to be assembled to form your bird.
Chocolate Water Ganache Recipe
Chocolate and water ganache? Absolutely! Half the calories and twice the flavour. The better the chocolate you use, the better the ganache!
Ance’s Roasted Beetroot Pasta Recipe
This Roasted Beetroot Pasta is a simple, punchy dish with loads of flavour. It takes minimal preparation but will taste like a lot of work! It is ideal as both a summer AND winter meal as it is filling without being heavy. Photo: Ance Strydom I got this recipe from my sister, who is quite […]
