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Three Ways with Scrap Yarn - Free Tutorials
Scrap Yarn Makes for you and your home We all have them, scraps! But other than stuffing toys, what can you use them for? I've teamed up with Hobby... -
Loop Stitch Luxe Stocking - free crochet pattern
Loop Stitch Luxe Stocking A Free Crochet Pattern by Lottie & Albert I know, I know, Christmas is supposed to be all about the kids, but this lu... -
Crochet Tassel Summer Bag - A Free Pattern
Hello, summer crochet. A new free bag pattern for you, from me x -
Crochet ‘macrame’ footstool pattern for Knitcraft
Crochet ‘macrame’ footstool pattern for Knitcraft
If there’s one thing I love, it’s trying to make crochet look like something else - knitting, weaving, macrame..! I don’t know why, partly it’s because I love texture and unusual stitches, and partly because I love the challenge! So when Knitcraft, the yarn arm of crafty superstore Hobbycraft, asked me to create a crochet footstool that looked like... -
Easy Potato Print Scandi Playtent Tutorial
Potato print Scandi playtent tutorial
Ahh the mighty potato, father of chips, crisps, vodka and ... potato printing! I set myself the challenge of personalising this play tent from Hobbycraft using fabric paint and a potato, and I love the result!
This quick and easy update could also be made with older children for a great holiday make, and then endless hours keeping them entertained playing... -
Love Heart Belly Basket - Free Valentine's crochet pattern
Love Heart Belly Basket, a free tutorial
This chunky belly basket is worked in the round and uses six strands of yarn held together, for a fun and quick make. Finished with heart-shaped pompoms! Scroll down for step by step pictures, instructions and stitch descriptions.Please do tag me with #lottieandalbert or @lottieandalbert to show me what you've made on social media!This project was... -
Giant Granny Square Wallhanging - free crochet pattern
Granny Square Wallhanging
Turn the humble granny square into a statement wallhanging in an evening! Super chunky yarn and tassels and plaits make this beginner’s project look much more complicated than it is and, bonus, it’s super fast to make!This pattern is written in UK terms (with US conversions given below).Materials
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Cotton Basket Bag - Free Crochet Pattern
Make your crochet a statement part of your outfit and personalise it with pompoms in your colour palette. See you at the market, or park, or beach…Worked with Aran yarn held double, this cotton bag grows quickly. With the option of adding cardboard to a channel around the edge, the bag is also sturdy and keeps it's shape!MaterialsWooden bag handles, 18cm – I used these.5 balls of Women’s... -
New Podcast Episode 24
It’a my one year podcast anniversary!
Today I uploaded a new podcast, episode 24! This time last year I sat down in front on my iPhone and nervously recorded my first crochet video podcast. Starting new things is always so hard! Who’s with me? But I also really wanted to give it a go and knew if I waited until I was ‘ready’ (less tired, not on my iPhone, more experienced at public speaking) it... -
Berber Scarf - A Free Tapestry Crochet Pattern
Berber Scarf Tapestry Crochet Pattern
Worked in rows of UK treble crochets, this modern Berber-inspired scarf uses tapestry crochet to create a stunning monochrome design.
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Atomic Flowers Blanket - A Free Crochet Blanket Pattern
Anyone following me on Instagram may have seen that I've been working on an exclusive free pattern for Hobbycraft's blog and social hub, KnitcraftHQ! If you'd like to make it, here is the final pattern! Please do let me know what you think, and tag me if you make it - I'd love to see!
Atomic Flower Blanket
by Lindsey Newns @lottieandalbertA beautiful mid-century-modern inspired lap blanket worked in...
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