VIDEO: How to Crochet: Houndstooth Squares Blanket

I know I have been knitting a lot lately but this crochet blanket is very tempting. It looks like it will make up pretty quickly.




You can find the written pattern HERE on moogly.com

Not Sew Easy ...

My sewing patterns have all arrived. Now I just need to learn how to sew 😂😂

VIDEO: How to Crochet A Plaid Blanket

I love the look of this blanket. It's definitely going on my to do list.

Crochet Patterns Found On Ravelry

I found some lovely patterns recently and I thought I would share some of them.

This one is a nice cable pattern called Cable Hat by Sarah Arnold.

The one above is a Cabled Ear Warmer by Simone Gattis.

This Snowflake Knit Look Hat is very pretty and is on my every growing to do list.

Shin-Yu Infinity Scarf by ChiChi

VIDEO: Crochet Plaid Blanket - The Crochet Crowd

I have been thinking about making a plaid or rather a tartan blanket for quite some time. I really want to make it in my football teams colour. I haven't watched all of the video yet but the finished blanket does look amazing.

Crochet Plaid Blanket + Tutorial - The Crochet Crowd

Print Friendly PDF

I love finding new crochet and knitting patterns to download. Sometimes however there isn't always an option to download patterns as PDF files.

This is where Print Friendly PDF comes in handy. All you need to do is copy the url and paste it into where it says enter a url. You just wait for a pop up and download your PDF to save to your computer.

Some websites/bloggers already have this option available for their posts which is great but some don't. This is something I stumbled across, probably from a Facebook post, which I find very useful for copies of freebie patterns that I wish to keep. It gets rid of all that extra unnecessary stuff like ads. 

That being said not all websites work with this print friendly option. Pictures may be missing or it may just not work. It's hit and miss but it does come in handy.

My New (But Old) Crochet Pattern Book Arrived Today

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Checkered Crochet Cowl Crochet Pattern | Red Heart

I like the look of this pattern. Although I don't think I would use red. 

I was thinking navy blue would look nice.

Checkered Crochet Cowl Crochet Pattern | Red Heart

New Pattern Purchase - Knot Your Nana's Crochet - Under the Sea Blanket

I've gone and done it again. I have bought another set of patterns from Teri Heathcote. How could I now? I just LOVE her patterns. They always look amazing.

I knew the patterns was almost near completion. That's why I was making those blanket squares. Which I haven't taken a photo of recently, oops.  They squares are all ready to go. Now all I need to do is make the applique to go on them.

I don't know which square I will like the best but they all look pretty good! 

You can find the patterns HERE on Ravelry

Teri has all the patterns in her Ravelry store marked at 25% off.

WIP - Crochet - Baby Cocoon

I am taking my time making this one. I'm not too keen on making the panel with what looks like the crocodile stitch. I'm just having problems understanding the pattern.

One of my nieces said the eyes look like they would make a great bikini. I was thinking they would make an amazing sleep mask. 

I'm making the largest size that the pattern has. It looks way too big but I am making this for my 5 month old great-great niece. Hopefully I finish it and get it posted over to my niece before 

Sienna-Grace gets too big for it.

I need to be able to wrap my head around making the centre panel that has what looks like feathers. I am just struggling with the pattern. It just wasn't making sense to me (o.0) 

The pattern I am following can be found HERE on Ravelry

I Purchased Some New Crochet Patterns & WIP

A few years ago the only patterns I seemed to have used for baby clothing were created by Heather from Just Crochet. The other day I bought four more patterns from her. I love how Heather writes the patterns up in both UK and US terms. I know how to follow patterns with either terminology but I prefer the UK terms if possible. It's just what I am used to.

The patterns I bought were:

• Sailor Suit (JC160C)
• Boys Sweater Set (JC172B)
• Boys 4 Piece Outfit (JC40B)
• Dress, Bonnet and Sandals (JC166B). 

I started making the dress in a mint green but I made a boo-boo and I had to frog it. I'm crossing fingers that I can complete my second attempt without another mistake. At least I caught it before I got too many rows done. I have put the green away for when I make one of the boy patterns up. I have a fair amount of baby yarn so I am using pink and white for now.

back of the dress

front of the dress

Slowly but surely adding the skirt.

I'm Addicted To Collecting Crochet Patterns

Perhaps it might be easier to stop adding more patterns to my collection .. hahaha yeah right as if that is ever going to happen!! 

You should see the amazing stuff that I have found on Ravelry. There are so many talented designers out there. I just wish I truly could crochet faster so that I can try out all of these wonderful patterns I have found.

Crochet Amigurumi Kid Heroes Patterns

A link to these amazing patterns was on my Facebook feed. 

The designer is Mary Smith. She totally ROCKS! What an amazingly clever designer! 

Hammer Buddy, Patriotic Buddy, Super Buddy and Bat Buddy

Super Gal Buddy

There are also patterns for Arachnid Buddy, the Green Buddy & Bat buddy's sidekick.

Check them out HERE on Ravelry.

These are definitely going on my to do list. I have no idea when I will get to them but they look amazing! I can just imagine Brodie wanting Patriotic Buddy and Angus might want Hammer Buddy. Gee Whiz these would make fantastic gifts for kids.

Shopping On Ravelry - Newborn Knots

I bought some patterns from Newborn Knots (Amanda Chapman) on Ravelry. I just love the look of her patterns. She currently has a deal on buy 10 patterns for the price of 2. With currency conversion it cost me $9.77 AU so that's less than $1 per pattern. You just have to love a bargain! I'm not sure how much longer the deal has to go but if you are interested you should go have a look sooner rather than later.

Anyway here's a small selection of what I bought.

Baby Bot Britches

Cable Shell Baby Sweater Dress

Crocodile Stitch Owl Hat

Hooded Baby Sweater Coat with Pockets

There are so many wonderful patterns to choose from. These just look wonderful! 

Knot Your Nana's Crochet: Fairy Garden Themed Blanket

I just bought myself a new pattern! I just love the patterns that Teri creates. 

The blankets all look amazing once they are made up.

I bet you can guess what I will be making soon ☺

Knot Your Nana's Crochet: Fairy Garden Themed Blanket

Daisy Coaster by Doni S | Crocheting Pattern

I have been wanting to make some new coasters for the coffee table in our lounge room. 

There was a post from The Crochet Crowd on Facebook where someone had made some daisy coasters as a gift for a friend. 

I found the pattern for these coasters on Craftsy. 

Daisy Coaster by Doni S | Crocheting Pattern

How to Find a Pattern with Only a Picture: Google Reverse Image Search!

How to Find a Pattern with Only a Picture: Google Reverse Image Search! Tutorial by MOOGLY 

Pirate Throw - Pattern from Yarnspirations

How cute is this blanket?!?!
Not that I can really crochet much at the moment but that doesn't stop me from looking at patterns ☺
I have stowed the pattern away just in case .. you know for when my boys eventually become parents and they have their own little pirate. Well, I can wish can't I (o_0) 

Pirate Throw - Patterns | Yarnspirations

Cute Crochet Pattern For A Boys Blanket

Last night when I was checking my news feed on Facebook I came across a post by Moogly about a pattern from Knot Your Nana's Crochet. I just love the patterns that Heather has created. Of course I had to check it out and as soon as I saw it I knew that I had to purchase it. I mean how could I not. How cute is this blanket??

The blanket/pattern is called Boys will be boys. It's just adorable! I don't know how I missed this pattern when it was released. I bet you can guess what blanket I will be making soon! 

Freebie VW Pattern Link

How cute are these cushion covers? Someone share the link to the pattern on Facebook. 

What a clever designers the Yarn Twins from Yarnovations are.

You can find the pattern HERE on the Ravelry website or just go HERE to their website.