Creative Crafts: Tips & Free Patterns

This afghan can be made in any desired colours using variegated yarn but would also look very nice in a solid color. The pattern is very detailed. It comes with easy to follow written instructions and photo tutorial. The photo tutorial contains many helpful step-by-step pictures to make the project as easy to follow as possible. Read more »

These patches are super useful to knit a few in loads of different colors or different designs, (check my other blog entries for more Designs) and sew together to a beautiful Blanket. You could also add a crochet border to the Blanket to give a nice look, instructions on how to work that is given in the Blog entry. Read more »

Baby Broccoli. The toy is crocheted in one piece, there's no need to sew any parts on. I used wire in the arms which is optional. Materials: - Yarn of your choice (acrylic or cotton). Colours: light green and dark green. I used cotton yarn, 350 m/100 g. Broccoli's height is 11 cm. - A crochet hook, I used 1,25 mm crochet hook - Hollow fiber for stuffing Read more »

Bookmark "Ship". An interesting bookmark for adventure lovers. Materials: It is better to use cotton yarn. The colour being of your choice. I have brown for the ship, two shades of blue for the waves, and a small amount of white yarn for the sail. The size of the ship is 5 cm. The bookmark length is 18 cm. I used mercerized cotton «Pelican», 330 m/ 50 g. I crocheted with 2 strands! Read more »

Funny little radish. This is mood lifting funny character for your kitchen or desktop. Materials: Cotton or acrylic yarn. Yarn of the following colours is required: light pink, bright pink, a small amount of white and green. I used cotton, 330 m/ 100 g. For eyes and leaves, the yarn is slightly thinner – 425 m/100g. The height of my radish is 12 cm. - A crochet hook, I used 1,25 mm crochet hook - Hollow fiber - A piece of wire approx. 1,0 mm thick and 60 cm long - A piece of wire approx. 2,0 mm thick and 15 cm long - A sewing needle - Transparent glue Read more »

Flamingo Brooch Elegant brooch for a romantic lady. Materials: Cotton yarn. Colours: pink, a small amount of white, black and grey. To make a brooch choose thinner yarn. To make a beautiful statuette choose thicker yarn. I used mercerized cotton, 330 m/ 50 g. The size of my brooch is 6 cm wide, 5 cm high + 5 cm legs. The consumption is minimal, about 5 g - A crochet hook, I used 1,0 mm crochet hook - A piece of wire approx. 1,0 mm thick and 30-35cm long - A sewing needle - Transparent glue - For the eyes - a small bead Read more »

Free crochet pattern easter egg bags sheep and duck. Abbreviation: DC – Double Crochet Sl st – slip stitch SC – Single Crochet CH – Chain Hdc – half double crochet ST - Stitch Crochet Yarn (50 g ~ 115 m), Crochet Hook Size 2,00 mm Read more »

Key chain " Slippers". Materials: The yarn colour is at your discretion. Choose 2 matching colours. I used grey and pink colour acrylic yarn, 400 m/100 g. You may use any left over yarn as the consumption is minimal. - A crochet hook, I have 1,25 mm crochet hook - A sewing needle, Sewing threads - Decorations of your choice (beads) - Trinket Read more »

This is a Pattern for a Beautiful, simple, and fast knitted Pullover. It is worked in pieces and sewn together. I used 2 threads held together for the colour way and knitted all in garter stitch, but if wished it can easily be worked in stockinette stitch. (just work backrows in purl. For an easier sewn together I worked the first stitch in slipped purl wise and the last stitch in knit. This is a Pattern for a simple but super cosy. Really fast finished and so much fun working on it Read more »

Free crochet pattern easter egg bags. Abbreviation: DC – Double Crochet Sl st – slip stitch SC – Single Crochet CH – Chain Hdc – half double crochet ST - Stitch Crochet Yarn (50 g ~ 115 m), Crochet Hook Size 2,00 mm Read more »

Chick, pattern for beginners. Materials: Yarn of your choice (acrylic, wool or cotton). Colors: yellow, white. I used acrylic yarn, 200 m/50 g. The size of the chicks is the size of a hen's egg. - For eyes: a small amount of white yarn, 2 half-beads, I used 6mm diam half-beads - For paws and beak: a small amount of orange or red colour yarn of the same thickness or slightly thinner. - For bow and bow tie: a small amount of red and black colour yarn - A crochet hook, I have 1,5 mm crochet hook - Hollow fibre for stuffing - A sewing needle, matching sewing threads Read more »

Wicker basket crocheted. This is a gorgeous basket with a wicker pattern. Materials: - Brown yarn in two shades (color A and color B) – cotton, acrylic, wool (your choice). I used acrylic yarn, 600 m/100 g. I crocheted with 2 strands! If you follow these dimensions the finished size should be just the right size for a chicken egg. - A crochet hook, I used 1,5 mm crochet hook - A sewing needle, matching sewing threads - A piece of wire approx. 1,0 mm thick and 10 cm long (optional) - For decoration-flowers, leaves (optional) Read more »

Rainbow Heart. Materials: - Same thickness yarn of these colors: red, orange, yellow, green, light blue, blue, purple. Depending on the thickness of yarn its consumption and a finished heart size may differ. I have a big heart 6cm x 7cm, a small one – 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm. I used cotton yarn, 425 m/100 g. - A crochet hook, I have 1,25 mm crochet hook - Hollow fibre for stuffing - Brooch base (fastener) (optional) Read more »

Cupid. An angel with arrows of love. Materials: - Beige colour yarn of your choice (acrylic or cotton). I used acrylic yarn, 438 m/100 g. Cupid's height is 7 cm. - A small amount of red, white, brown yarn of the same thickness - For hair - fluffy yarn, slightly thicker than beige. I used Khlopok Travka by Kamteks (220 m/100g). - A crochet hook, I used 1,25 mm crochet hook - Hollow fiber for stuffing - A piece of wire approx. 1,0 mm thick and 00 cm long - For the eyes: 2 half-beads, I used 6mm diam half-beads and white piece of felt Read more »

Angel & Demon Hearts. Materials: - Yarn of your choice (acrylic or cotton). Colours: red, white, black, yellow. The size of the hearts is 7 cm × 4 cm. I used cotton yarn, 425 m/100 g. - A crochet hook, I have 1,25 mm crochet hook - Hollow fibre for stuffing - A piece of wire approx. 25cm long - For eyes: a small amount of white yarn, 4 half-beads, I used 6mm diam half-beads - Transparent glue - A sewing needle, matching sewing threads - Black colour embroidery yarn/thread Read more »

Little bullfinch. Decor or Christmas tree decoration. Materials: Acrylic, wool or cotton yarn. Colours: red, white, black, grey. I used acrylic yarn, 250 m/100 g. The size of a bullfinch approx. 4 cm. - Hollow fiber toy - A crochet hook, I used 1,25 mm crochet hook - A sewing needle, matching sewing threads - for the beak: a small amount of brown yarn (or a piece of polymer clay) Read more »

An adorable seamless knit hat for your 18-inch doll. This hat makes a great gift for any little girl, who loves dressing her doll up! This hat gives you a lovely winter accessory to add to your dolls wardrobe. The pattern is very detailed. It comes with easy to follow written instructions and photo tutorial. The photo tutorial contains many helpful step-by-step pictures to make the project as easy to follow as possible. Material: merino wool in three colors 50g/131 yrd, DK (11 wpi), US 2½ - 3 needles, yarn needle. Read more »

Pine cone bauble. Christmas decor. The size of the cone is 3 cm. It looks better if made from mercerized cotton. Materials: Brown yarn. I used acrylic yarn, 350 m/100 g. - A crochet hook, I used 1,5 mm crochet hook - A sewing needle - White acrylic paint - Paintbrush Read more »

Bull with a Bell - Chinese New Year’s Symbol Fridge Magnet. Materials: Acrylic, wool or cotton yarn. Colours: main-brown, complimentary - light brown. I used acrylic yarn, 220 m/100 g. - A small amount of white, green, yellow yarn - A crochet hook, I used 1,5 mm crochet hook - A sewing needle, matching sewing threads - Ready - made eyes, I used 10 mm - Magnet - Small bell Read more »

Christmas tree keyring trinket. My keyring is 6 cm x 8 cm. Materials: - Green yarn, leftovers of various colours’ yarn (acrylic or cotton) of your choice. The consumption is minimal. I used acrylic yarn, 450 m / 100 g - A crochet hook, I used 1,25 mm crochet hook - Hollow fiber for stuffing - A piece of wire approx. 1,5-2,0 mm thick and 40 cm long - A sewing needle, matching sewing threads - Trinket Read more »