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Why I Quit Instagram
Learn why I quit Instagram and the benefits that mean I’m loving my new post-IG life.
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How To Crochet A Dinosaur Applique
Learn how to make this adorable crochet dinosaur applique.
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How To Crochet A Penguin Applique
Learn how to make this adorably cute crochet penguin applique with this free tutorial.
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The Rackham Blanket Knitting Pattern
I am pleased to announce that my latest pattern has now been released on Ravelry. The Rackham Blanket You can get it here. And as a bonus, this is a forever free pattern! Whenever I’ve made a modular square blanket Read more…
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How To Crochet A Seal Applique
Learn how to make this quick and easy crochet seal applique. It needs 11 pieces, but only 5 different shapes.
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Do different temperatures affect your tension and gauge?
A few weeks ago I wrote about a test I did with different knitting needle materials. Last week, here in the UK, we had a few days of scorching hot and humid weather. So I figured it would be a Read more…
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How To Crochet An Elephant Applique
Learn how to make this super easy and quick elephant. It only takes 15 pieces, 12 of which are circles!
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Do Different Knitting Needles Affect your Tension and Gauge?
So I’ve always been curious about tension and gauge, but I’ve never been a knitter who actually makes a gauge swatch. Over the years I’ve been led to believe that different things affect your tension, and therefore your final gauge. Read more…
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Design, Scale and Transfer your Personalised i-cord Applique
Hi there! If you’ve been trying out our How to Create an Amazing Applique Alphabet tutorial, and now want to expand your skill to larger words and images, this tutorial will show you how to scale up your design and Read more…
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How To Crochet A Leonardo The Turtle Applique
Last month I wrote about making Zog. Each month I am trying to push myself out of my comfort zone, and make a special square for the charity Hug In A Blanket. For June, I chose Leonardo from the Teenage Read more…