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Box Pencil Case :: A Crochet Pattern ::

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Make a quick and easy crochet box pencil case with this free pattern.

I have a love affair with washi tape and pencils with rubbers on the end. They are very much two of my favourite things. Unfortunately they are also two of my cat's favourite things. He loves nothing more than to bat these treasures of mine around the room, until they get trapped under the abyss of the sofas. Therefore I am forever battling the dust bunnies that reside under said sofas to retrieve...

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Inside Crochet :: Issue 60 ::

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Inside Crochet issue 60

The newest issue of a Inside Crochet magazine found it's way to my door on Friday. as usual it's full of gorgeous patterns, including the last pattern I wrote before my maternity leave.
I particularly love the look of the new mystery blanket. I wish I had time to take it on myself but little Effie is making any kind of craft a pretty difficult challenge right now!
Inside Crochet Issue 60

My Paper Dolls cardigan, is a...

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Sling Cowl :: A Crochet Pattern ::

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Free Crochet Cowl Pattern from Vicki Brown Designs

One thing I definitely don't really need is more neckwear. I have a bit of scarf/shawl problem, I just love knitting/crocheting these garments and I do put them all to good use. However I've discovered since the temperature dropped, that scarves and baby slings do not make for great companions. I'm always worried about the tails getting in Effie's face and they just don't sit quite right with the...

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Hill Top CAL ::

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The lovely Joanne of Not So Granny, is hosting a crochet a long over on Facebook at the moment. The pattern is her gorgeous Hill Top hat from Issue 10 of Simply Crochet, which is also available as a single PDF download.


Inspired by the thought of crocheting along with a group I excitedly ordered my yarn last week. I went for Fyberspates Scrumptious DKJoanne used in her original sample, in the plum....

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Deramores ::

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I should have posted about this a couple of months ago really, but what with being pregnant and all, it just didn't quite happen. However I am pleased to say Deramores are now selling a range of independent designer's knit and crochet patterns, including some of mine, all of which are available as downloadable PDF's.


I'm a big fan of Deramoresas it is so having my patterns in their shop is a great...

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