Roundups of DIY ideas

I believe that the success of a sewing project lies not just in purchasing the right fabric and accessories. The way the fabric is cared for before the start of the project also has a profound influence on the result … Read More...

These Free Crochet patterns are, you guessed it all about cherries. When I was a teenager I had a thing for cherry prints and I thought it might be something I should go back into now that I have hit … Read More...

Chicka Chicka Boom Boom is a bestselling American children’s book written by Bill Martin, Jr. and John Archambault, illustrated by Lois Ehlert, and published by Simon & Schuster in 1989. It teaches children to read and not to give up … Read More...

Back to School is bittersweet, the bitterness is all in getting ready and organized. Suddenly you have 100 things to do and 1000 of them to remember and each child’s level is different. This back to school roundup is full … Read More...

I have a thing for hooded jumpers, I am not sure what that thing is, but I seem to be collecting them at the moment. I use them a lot when out walking, I walk for therapy not exercise so … Read More...

It’s the season for gardening and many have picked up this fun hobby recently. Whether you’re looking to start your own garden outside, or start an indoor garden in your apartment, we’ve got you covered! Here are 20 beautiful DIY … Read More...

These home decor patterns are perfect for creating your own ottoman for your home. Whether you call them an ottoman, pouf, pouffe or puff they are still the same principle of being a comfy foot stool or beanbag seat. All … Read More...

These baby booties are all adorable but I have to say the Frog one is my favourite with its big eyes. These fun slipper booties make wonderful handmade gifts for newborns. Small themed slippers are perfect little sellers on craft … Read More...

I really hate having to use the word plus size, but it is what it is and when searching for patterns, I know this is what our readers are using to search, “plus-size”.  We get so many requests for patterns … Read More...

This roundup is all about best friends and best friends forever, or BFF. All of these tutorials show you how to make a handmade best friend gift. Perfect for gifting at the end of the school year or maybe just … Read More...

Frida Kahlo has become a popular theme in the crafting world and I am going to put it down to a Bohemian revival that is taking place across the world in decor, fashion and of course in crafts.

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These Crochet patterns are all boho or bohemian style and are the perfect decor items for your boho gypsy styled home.

These crochet patterns are available for free via Deramores, all you have to do is select the “Digital Pattern” … Read More...

Wall hangings  are certainly a thing in 2020. The boho style is still going strong and wall art is a big piece of that style. Not all of these are BOHO style but some are certainly suitable for boho walls … Read More...

This week we are focusing on individual essential workers. We started the week with nurses! Today we are focusing on Police Officers. Here is a roundup of Frontline Police officer dolls and items you can crochet.

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We have been inundated with requests for face mask crochet patterns so we decided to do all the research for you and find you the best ones. Now, lots of people are saying that DIY Crochet masks are unsafe and … Read More...

Last week we featured the Frontline bear and this week we are focusing on individual essential workers. We are starting the week with nurses! We love nurses and they are the glue holding us all together right now. Here … Read More...

Every year I am gifted a crochet handing tea towel by a dear family friend. It may seem an odd gift but it is not only practical but I have come to rely on this gift arriving each Christmas. Tea … Read More...

These patterns are for using with Lionbrands Shawl In A Ball Yarn.  Some of these patterns are crochet and some are knitting so I will share them on both our blogs.

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Bookmarks are fun to make because they crochet up really fast and you can use the scraps of yarn you have hoarded in the cupboard. I love gifting bookmarks when I give Birthday cards or even gift cards.  They are … Read More...

I don’t think we are going to need a crochet keepsake as a reminder of coronavirus or COVID-19 but you may want to make one of these little fellows to throw about the room. Maybe squish him with your stomp … Read More...