Transform a dreary snuggle blanket into a thing of beauty using good old dye and a front-loader washing machine. There was nothing that could calm my sons down like being wrapped almost-too-tight and swayed back and forth while I hissed in their ears like a deranged woman.
Archives for September 2013
Free Baby Elephant Crochet Pattern
Meimei means little sister in Chinese. And isn’t it the perfect name for this little baby elephant crochet pattern? Meimei is 11 cm from front to back (not including her trunk) and 9 cm high (4.3″ x 3.5″). Perfect, right? She has movable limbs, so she can sit and stand with ease. She takes very little […]
Paper Drinking Straw Templates
I don’t know if you can remember the post I did a while ago about Making Your Own Paper Drinking Straws. It remains one of my favourite crafts and has proven to be quite popular. If you’ve never seen my DIY Paper Drinking Straws, feel free to have a look. The tutorial is loaded with […]
Cable and Bobble Stitch Blanket (Lienke’s Lovey)
This Cable and Bobble Stitch Blanket was designed and made for my little niece Lienke, who has finally arrived in all her wrinkly awesomeness and hairy cuteness. I wanted a blanket that was a little bit more complicated than just single crochet but wouldn’t take me months (or even weeks) to finish. By using 3 strands […]