Category Archives: Crochet
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 a fun project for you to unleash your inner designer. Read more in our Summer […]
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]
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 Nazanin S. Fard www.redheart.com
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 by the lustrous and soft cotton and alpaca yarn and wanted a bigger piece for […]
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 uniform in battle and the Scots were great warriors. There are many official tartans, but […]
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 call a pin. The pin is not used as anything but a holder for the […]
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]
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 wonderful to wear! Read more in our Winter 2014 issue. Download the PDF pattern now. […]