Like I said in my previous post, I finally decided to accept that summer is over and join in the autumn fun with some pumpkin decor. I’ve never really had the opportunity to compare knit and crochet so directly either, so this was a fun project to see how two different techniques create unique looks.
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#347 – Squared Star Blanket
I have seen a lot of star blankets out there, but I had never seen the innovative idea of rounding off the corners to turn the star into a square until this pattern! It adds a modern touch, and also makes it a bit more functional for matching the shape of a bed or a couch. Jess described this pattern as having ’a modern spin’, and I wholeheartedly agree.
Continue reading#342 – Amigrumi Colour Change
In case you haven’t noticed, I love learning new techniques for knitting and crochet. I recently saw an Instagram Reel where they showed off a new technique for colour changes that looked so crisp and official, and I knew I would have to try it out on my next striped project.
Continue reading#334 – Winnie the Pooh Grad Bear
There is never a bad time to ask me to make a gift for someone, because it will always bring me so much joy to be a part of your special events. Truly. I had to speed-make this bear for a convocation deadline, but it was worth every second when I saw a picture of the happy day!
Continue reading#333 – Amigurumi Head Shaping
Stephanie has always been someone that I look up to in the crochet world, as I find that she always has new techniques and ideas to share! For example, she helped popularize using a dog brush to give yarn a “fuzzy” look. This time, I wanted to try her approach to face shaping for amigurumi!
Continue reading#319 – Cowboy Cat Hat
My friends have been sending me cat videos where the animals are wearing these adorable handmade crochet hats, so I knew that it was only a matter of time before I made one. I saw patterns for fruit hats, animal ears, and everything in between, but as a tribute to going on a cattle drive for the very first time last spring, I decided Annie deserved a cowboy hat.
Continue reading#312 – Monstera Leaf Blanket
Corner-to-corner crochet has always fascinated me because you can use it to make any picture come to life, just by shading in each square with the right colours. This particular pattern has been on my radar for a while, mostly because of my secret failures as a plant parent. I figure that if I can’t keep a real monstera alive, I might as well go for crochet versions.
Continue reading#297 – Hannah Lee Dress
Courtney is probably the designer that I’ve tested for the most times, and I’ve loved each opportunity! She has a strong eye for design, and her commitment to size inclusivity is such a beautiful thing to see. As soon as I saw her asking for testers for this dress, I knew I had to sign up and cross my fingers that I would be lucky enough to be chosen.
Continue reading#284 – Hexagons
I’ve had the goal of making a patchwork crochet blanket for ages, but have always been scared off by the amount of yarn ends. However, almost a year ago, I won a giveaway by my local yarn shop (The Fibre Nook) for a Catona Colour Pack and I knew a blanket would be the only way to do justice to all the colours. So here I am, slowly chipping away at my hexagons.
Continue reading#255 – Twist Headband
I’ve put myself on a strict yarn diet for the last few weeks, and it’s been kind of fun looking for the right projects for the yarn in my stash. Now that I feel more comfortable with knitting, I figured it was high time that I look for a knitted headband pattern to try out!
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