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Three Ways with Scrap Yarn - Free Tutorials
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Loop Stitch Luxe Stocking - free crochet pattern
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Crochet Tassel Summer Bag - A Free Pattern
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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... -
Crochet Monstera Leaf Pompom Crown - free pattern
Let's be honest, no one needs an excuse to wear a pompom crown. Perhaps it's your birthday or festival season, or perhaps you just want to feel a bit special while you're doing the washing up?! Make yourself a super quick and fun pompom crown with Monstera Cheese Plant leaves, and then wear it with pride!
You Will Need
Knitcraft Cotton Blend Plain DK 100g each of:1 x Mustard1 x Purple1 x Teal1 x ...
