Creative Crafts: Tips & Free Patterns

This simple but elegant raglan from above fits to many clothing styles. From sportive to romantic or whatever you prefer. Just grap you favourite yarn in the colour you mostly like. Enjoy knitting and wearing your sweater. Read more »

Sweatbands are making a comeback—and rightfully so! They’re not only practical but also a stylish accessory. With this free pattern, you can easily knit your own personal sweatband with any yarn you want, as I explain to you how to calculate the stitches needed with a gauge swatch. Read more »

Crochet this cute bat table decoration yourself with this easy and quick pattern—all for free! The table decoration is made in the filet crochet style. If you're already familiar with filet crochet, you can jump right in using the attached chart. If you're new to filet crochet, don’t worry—the pattern includes detailed, step-by-step instructions for each row. Read more »

With this free crochet pattern, you can create a beautiful Halloween or autumn-themed coaster. The coaster is made using the tapestry technique. For an even better result, I recommend crocheting the back side in reverse. Read more »

This is a free crochet pattern for a fall-themed Halloween pumpkin decoration. The table decoration is made in filet crochet style. If you are already familiar with filet crochet, you can start right away with the attached chart. If you are new to filet crochet, the pattern provides detailed instructions for each row. Read more »

The elf in the strawberry hat Materials: You can choose the yarn at your discretion, of a similar color, composition and thickness. Acrylic or cotton will do. I used 400 m/100g acrylic yarn. Yarn consumption depends on its thickness and a crochet hook size. The height of my elf is 10 cm. Depending on the thickness of yarn a finished toy size may differ. Yarn of the following colours is required: beige, green, brown, red, yellow and white. - A crochet hook, I used 1,5 mm crochet hook Read more »

Today I'm showing you the Broken Dishes Block in our free Scrappy Quilt Challenge. You can sew the block again with your fabric scraps. You are welcome to use 4 different fabrics, but as always, you decide whether you prefer to use more or fewer different fabrics. Have fun! Chris Read more »

Materials: You can choose the yarn at your discretion, of a similar color, composition and thickness. Acrylic, wool, velour or cotton will do. I used 400 m/100g acrylic yarn. Yarn consumption depends on its thickness and a crochet hook size. The height of my fox cub is 11 cm. Depending on the thickness of yarn a finished toy size may differ. Yarn of the following colours is required: orange and white. - A crochet hook, I used 1,5 mm crochet hook Read more »

Maybe you are currently pregnant or know a dear person who is expecting a baby. Belly bands are incredibly practical during pregnancy because they allow you to continue wearing your existing clothes. However, store-bought ones rarely fit perfectly and are usually only available in basic colors (and they are quite expensive too). With this tutorial, you can sew a custom-fit belly band based on your measurements in the colors or patterns of your choice! Read more »

He loves me, he loves me not… I recently thought of this game where you tear off one little petal after another of poor innocent daisies. So, it's much more nature-friendly if we knit instead 😉 "Happy-go-lucky" and "sad to death" are sometimes very close to each other when you're in love - which is exactly what this little square reflects. You can use it to clearly show your own mood, but perhaps you also have a teenager around you with exactly these mood swings, in which case the square with a "whole / broken heart" is a suitable gift. It can be used as coaster or as cleaning pad. In this blog I show you how you can work the little square with a whole heart on one side, and a broken heart on the other! So, grab two skeins of yarn, knitting needles, and let’s start. Read more »

This pot holder is perfect as a gift for all the great Opa’s out there. The pot holder is worked in the double face technique and is with that double as thick as a normal knitted pot holder. The pattern also includes an Opi version, as some might like this better. The pattern includes a row knit explanation or can be worked with the graph if you know the double face knitting technique. Read more »

Discover a new crochet pattern: Create an adorable Bat in Comic Style! This detailed guide takes you through the project step by step, from the feet to the eyes. Dive into the world of crochet art and craft something unique! Read more »

I am pleased to show you the second block, the second patchwork pattern for your quilt in our free Scrappy Quilt Challenge. This time strips are sewn together in a creative pattern. Of course, you again have various creative options to make it YOUR patchwork pattern. Have fun! Chris Read more »

Today I'm showing you the third block in our free Scrappy Quilt Challenge. You can sew the Single Irish Chain Block in the classic version or modify it according to your wishes. Choose your favorite block. Happy Quilting! Chris Read more »

A third of the new year has now passed and most of us have already forgotten the good intentions we made on January 1st, or is it just me... 😉 Maybe you fancy a new challenge? How about your first patchwork quilt? The great thing is, you can make your first quilt as big or as small as you like: As a baby blanket or even just a teapot coaster or perhaps a cozy blanket for the couch that is much warmer than the fleece blankets you buy? Or perhaps a light summer blanket in view of the coming, hopefully warm summer months? No matter, you can decide spontaneously while sewing and, if you want, you can also change your mind. Read more »

Would you like to put your small fabric remnants, your scraps, to good use? We sewing enthusiasts often have scraps of fabric lying around somewhere that are too good to throw away. I know many quilters who keep even the smallest scraps of fabric to use at some point. I'm going to show you one way to make good use of them in your next project. Have fun with it! Read more »

This washcloth is a perfect gift for any parents or friends which are parents. The Washcloth is worked with knit and purl stitches inly as well as slip as knit stitches and with that very beginner friendly. The pattern includes a row knit explanation or can be worked with the graph. Read more »

A dachshund with a stroller. Materials: For a dachshund and a puppy. Yarn of your choice. Acrylic, wool, velour or cotton will do. I used 400 m/100g acrylic yarn. The length of my dachshund is 12 cm, the length of the puppy is 5 cm. Depending on the thickness of yarn a finished toy size may differ. Yarn of the following colours is required: brown, dark brown. For a stroller. Choose a yarn twice as thick as the yarn for the dachshund.   - A crochet hook, I used 1,25 mm crochet hook; - Hollow fibre for stuffing Read more »

Are you a knitting beginner and would like to have a quick experience of success? Or you have been a knitter forever, but just feel like doing a small but effectful project in between? Then this is the right pattern for you 😊 In this thread I will show you how you can work the butterfly as a motif for a little coaster or a cleaning pad. You will get step-by-step instructions, so even beginners with basic knitting skills will be able to follow easily. All you need to do is knits and purls. In addition, there is also a knitting chart if you prefer working according to a chart. You can work the butterfly for yourself, but of course also as a present for a beloved one, who likes these fascinating animals, too. In Swiss dialect, the name for these flying wonders is “Sommervogel”, which translates to “Summer bird” – I think that’s quite appropriate. So, grab yourself some suitable yarn, such as cotton, a pair of knitting needles, and there you go! Read more »

Bring some more Color in your Kitchen with this Peony potholder. This potholder is worked in the double sided knitting technique and is with that double as thick as a normal knitted potholder. The Free pattern includes loads of tips to how to work the double face technique. The pattern includes a row knit explanation or can be worked with the graph if you know the double face knitting technique. Read more »