Sunday, October 27, 2013

Linda's Snowflake Potholder/Granny Square. Free crochet pattern



The free pattern was intended for a pot holder, but why not make a throw/afghan with it? I did.

This is how I join my squares, in strips, then I join the strips together.

 The end result is perfect for a baby throw,I made this for my soon to be born grand son.
You can find the free pattern here, as it is from a deleted web site, the way back machine has supplied the link, some browsers do not support the way back machine, so I suggest to use fire fox.
I used 8 ply yarn (dk) and the squares measured approx 6x6.

 You can find the details for this free crochet sweater here.
You find the free pattern for the one piece booties here
You can find the crochet cluster beanie here. 

More Snowflake Baby Throws I made, January 2014.


Cluster Yoke Cardigan. Free crochet pattern.

Easy to follow instructions and quick to make up.
Beginner +
You find the free pattern for the one piece booties here.
Origin of the pattern.

Delightful snowflake throw for baby, link from here. for free snowflake squares pattern.
Beginner +

I have a free crochet pattern available for a matching cluster beanie, just click here

Wednesday, October 2, 2013

ALL FREE CROCHET. COM AND PINTEREST


I am quite sure this site is becoming the number 1 place for free crochet patterns.

Upon viewing my blog stats I can see that most of my traffic is coming from there too

This week on their What's Hot List, has 3 of my patterns!
Position 1, 2 and 5!


I am so happy to be able to share and also know that people are using my patterns!

Just a quick mention on pinterest.
I try to pin free crochet patterns only to my crochet board.
So if you are keen to follow or pin from this board here is the link.

I can get lost for hours on pinterest, pinning and following crochet.

Cheers Cat

Sunday, September 29, 2013

deramores yarn haul

Saving $'s and building up yarn stock.

deramores is a yarn supplier located in the UK and I recently purchased yarn from them.
I live in Australia and our yarn prices are fairly high unless you find a really good sale.

A very big factor me was the postage cost, but if you purchased over $100 of yarn in one order shipping is free!

Knowing this I had fun choosing from their very extensive range of yarn types and labels.

Cant wait and want the link? here it is.

My first package arrived within 2 weeks
This was my selection.
I realized I had ordered barely any primary colors, so I placed another order which came in less than 2 weeks.
The deal with buying 10 of the same color and brand was buy 10 and pay for 9.
I also had a special code to enter for further savings.
The yarn I have purchased through out the year is stored in another room of the house and in plastic bags from sheet and doona cover sets, these zip up and are quite roomy, plus being clear I can see every skein clearly.

  My older stash is kept in my craft room, this stash was built up over time by buying from second hand shops, markets, gifted and special discounts.
But I smoke in this room too so the yarn smells of smoke and I have to wash it carefully when I make something from it, so that was a valuable lesson learned.
 In future any yarn stored here in my craft will be packed in zip lock bags, which I also use when crocheting from the skein.

Another lesson learned was that I could never make larger items as my supply was mixed ply's and texture.
I am able to sell some of my hand crocheted items, so they must look professional and not smell of a tobacco factory.

Cheers all and I hope you enjoyed the reading.