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Simple Crochet Sweater ~ A Review by Crafty Cruella

This post may contain affiliate links, view my disclosure policy for details. Today I'm writing a review on another designer's pattern, find out why below..... I picked up my hook & yarn ready to play around with stitches for my next design.  A jumper pattern was on my mind, but hold on!  Other than a… Continue reading Simple Crochet Sweater ~ A Review by Crafty Cruella

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10 Things Every Crochet Beginner Should Know

I've put together 10 things anybody new to crochet should know, I'm sure even the most experienced veteran crocheters will find there is something here that they can relate to.  All of them probably!   1. It addictive! You've heard this before and probably seen all of the hilarious quote signs out there, but seriously.....its true! … Continue reading 10 Things Every Crochet Beginner Should Know

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Summer Granny Cushion

I know it's not Summer, Spring has barely sprung! with the snow making a late appearance {we finally got to use our sledges for the first time, Yay!} Spring is slowly appearing through the rain!! I am calling this Cath Kidston inspired cushion cover, the Summer Granny Cushion after my little princess 'Summer' I was… Continue reading Summer Granny Cushion

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Tunisian Colour Block Scarf

I've mentioned before that I love trying new crochet stitches, and although I have been crocheting now for years, I still have so many new stitches to learn. Most {non crocheting} people assume that if you crochet you know every stitch, I'm sure even the most experienced still have some sort of stitch that they… Continue reading Tunisian Colour Block Scarf

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Playing with hook sizes – Part 2

I left you in my previous post Playing with hook sizes with the start of my latest project, the dusky pink Braided cabled slouchy beanie from Stephanie's pattern over at All About Ami. Well I am no longer playing around with my hooks......  I've finished!  Here it is! Ok nearly, It's just missing a faux fur pompom, I just… Continue reading Playing with hook sizes – Part 2

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Playing with hook sizes

Hello!  I've been playing around with my hooks lately, not because they are such lovely colours, but to gauge the correct size for my latest project. I recently made myself a hat, the Braided Cabled Slouchy Beanie by Stephanie from All About Ami.  Like many of Stephanie's patterns, this is a great design and a… Continue reading Playing with hook sizes