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 […]
Mama Chicken Crochet Pattern
This FREE Mama Chicken Crochet Pattern was a very spontaneous affair. After I made my Super Quick Easter Chicks, I thought they looked awfully lonely without a mother. And then I thought: If I make a Mama Chicken, I might as well make her into a bag so that all the little chicks can have a safe […]
Perfectly Paisley Crochet Pattern
Good morning. We are all about the Paisley today. And so I bring you my Perfectly Paisley crochet pattern. I am very fond of paisley and can lose myself in the intricacies of some of the designs around. So when it came to designing a wing for my Mama Chicken, it just had to be […]
Super Quick Easter Chicks (Crochet Easter Chicks)
These Crochet Easter Chicks will take hardly any time at all and they are perfect for stash-busting! This is a really simple FREE pattern.
Gemina: Crochet Giraffe Puzzle
Gemina the Crochet Giraffe 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. It feels like years since I posted my last crochet puzzle pattern (although it has just been a month). And so I am […]
