When a friend wanted to start her family and conception didn’t happen within her planned schedule, she experienced stress. As her anxiety grew, her doctor advised she take up a craft to focus her mind elsewhere. She decided to return to making hairpin lace, something she did in university to calm herself before exams. Read […]
When I think back to my first memories of Boho crochet, I see the hemp bags, and cotton bralettes that the flower children would wear in the ‘70s. Music festivals in farmers’ fields, and a new awareness of the environment fed that style. I was too young to attend those cultural events then. 40 years […]
Crochet is notorious for its potential to sculpt 3-dimensional pieces, and suits dog-wear very well. Many people are passionate about Amigurumi, a Japanese word for “crocheted or knitted stuffed toy”, and I’ve crocheted a few myself. I took the design principles from Amigurumi shapes, enlarged them, and then wrapped little Sophie in this charming cold […]
Spring is in the air and with spring comes – spring cleaning. After an exhausting day of house beautifying it’s time to relax and beautify you. And what better way than by enjoying a long soak in a bubble-filled bath? When it’s time to soap up and scrub the day’s cares away, you’ll appreciate this […]
This is probably my favorite ‘recycle’ project! While visiting with our youngest daughter, Katie, and our nine-monthold granddaughter, Reem Audrey, Katie lamented that she couldn’t find a pair of long mittens, which would stay up the sleeves of her jacket, and that Reem couldn’t pull off. At the time, she happened to be sorting out […]
This time of year, wool is my choice of yarn for handmade garments and covers. This soft, cozy afghan was such a pleasure to create in Universal Yarn Deluxe Worsted Superwash wool and a delight to bundle up in. Read more in our Issue 47. Designed by Ruth I. Forbes Crochet Designs by Nana Ruth […]
Celebrate baby’s first Christmas in a special way by framing a photo as a tree ornament or add a festive border to a sepia photo from years gone by with a silver or golden frame to commemorate a special occasion. WonderFil threads add sparkle and charm to memorable times. Read more in our Issue 46. […]
Add a little pizzazz to your afternoon teatime with matching tea cozies and mat sets. The cozies are a perfect fit for your favourite Brown Betty teapots and the mats are a nice complement to your table. Read more in our Issue 45. Download the PDF pattern now. Designed by Ruth I. Forbes www.nanaruth.com [email protected]
Crocheted into a mitt, Scrubby yarn is perfect for exfoliating the body. Super fast to work up too. Read more in our Spring 2016 issue. Download the PDF pattern now. Designed by Michele Wilcox, Red Heart www.redheart.com
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]