Cocktail Hour Skirt
In the heat of the summer this skirt is sure to offer relief from soaring temperatures. Keep it casual for a walk on the beach or dress it up with light blouse for cocktail hour. Read more in our Summer … Continued
The Bridal Shawl
This gorgeous shawl is perfect for the bride or can be crocheted in a colour for bridesmaids or other occasions. Use bamboo thread for a fabric with beautiful drape and a nice silky sheen. Read more in our Summer 2013 … Continued
Fiesta Shawl
This summer weight shawl is so versatile and can be made to look totally different just by changing the colours used. You may choose to use my colour choices or you may choose to use totally different colours. This is … Continued
Crochet a Bin!
Soft. Practical. Versatile. Easy to work up in any colour to match the room. Useful for storing diapers, towels, baby undergarments, little soft toys… Read more in our Spring 2014 issue. Designed by Laura Gebhardt [email protected]
Bridal Nosegay
Beautiful shades of pink crocheted roses and carnations are an elegant addition to the bride’s ensemble. Use these flowers as a nosegay, as shown, or to decorate at the bridal reception. Read more in our Summer 2014 issue. Designed by … Continued
Madi’s Wrap and Wendy’s Comfort Me Blanket
Sometimes we can fall in love with a scarf or wrap so much, we want to make it into a blanket. That was the thought Wendy of The Yarn Store had when she finished crocheting Madi’s wrap. She was taken … Continued
Creating a Crocheted Tartan Afghan
A tartan is a plaid of woven fabric, traditionally wool, created for a family or clan, to be worn only by that clan as a mark of identification. Tartans were very important at one time as they served as a … Continued
Broomstick Lace Crochet Technique
Also known as bird’s eye lace, peacock stitch and Jiffy-Lace, broomstick lace isn’t actually made with a broomstick, although it probably could be and maybe was at one time. The ‘broomstick’ is simply a large gauge knitting needle which we … Continued
Sugar Baby Crocheted Blanket
The perfect project to practice the Boomstick Lace Technique. Make it for the sweetest girl in your life or make it another colour for yourself! Read more in our Spring 2014 issue. Designed by Laura Gebhardt [email protected]
Corrugated Hat and Cowl
Shaded yarn has the ability to add texture and pattern with such little effort. This yarn is not only colourful but amazingly soft and the perfect choice for warm comfy accessories. This hat and cowl are easy to crochet and … Continued