Perky Snood- Vintage Hair Style

I love vintage clothing and hair styles, and earlier this year I decided I wanted to grow my hair for the first time in 35 years, so I thought a vintage style snood would be an awesome project to crochet. 

As luck would have it I came across an awesome vintage pattern for one. I found the old style terminology a little hard to follow at first but once I got the hang of things - away I went. 

Here is how my snood turned out:

I was very pleased with how it turned out - I used 100% wool for extra elasticity.

The link to the free pattern for this snood is right HERE

Have a go at it - you'll love it!

Ring of Roses - Gorgeous!

Recently I stumbled across a GREAT tutorial for absolutely beautiful crochet crowned rings. It was a free tutorial from The Royal Sisters blog and you can check it out for yourself right HERE

Here are the rings I created from the tutorial, I am so pleased with how they turned out :) 

Little Baby Rainbow Top Hat

I love Top Hats and I love rainbows, and I love babies - so this little project was super fun! 

Here is a Little Baby Rainbow Top Hat, I made it using Thoroughbred Acrylic yarn and a 4mm hook. It is baby sized and would make a great photo prop for a rainbow baby :) 

The pattern from Red Heart is originally made for an adult, and uses double yarn and a larger hook, I however didnt have double up yarn in the colours I wanted to use so I just used single strands and a smaller hook which = a smaller hat. I will definitely make a larger version at a later date. 

Great free pattern from Red Heart, which you can find HERE should you fancy making one for yourself :) 

Tie Dye Inspired Headband Ear Warmer

So, here's the thing, I look horrendous in hats - but mostly beanie style hats. After a couple of years of cold ears during winter, I decided to make myself a hat alternative - and here it is :) Can't wait for the weather to turn colder so I can wear it!

Blue and green should never be seen??? I beg to differ....

Ahhhh it feels so good to finish yet another crochet project, this time a granny ripple throw. It's the first time I have done this pattern, and to be honest, I am thrilled with it :) 

Keen on having a go at making one yourself??? you can find a free pattern HERE - you will need to sign into ravelry though to view it :)

Winter Cowl

I have been working on a Christmas present for Shawn's brother for a little while, I am thrilled that I finally finished it. It is crocheted with a number 7 crochet hook with a waffle style pattern in100 % super soft Merino wool- sooo snuggly and perfect for winter in Europe!

This Cowl can be worn 4 ways -
#1 - Long and Loose

#2 Doubled up 

#3 The Triple Wrap

#4- The Tasteful Tuck

Cotton Dishcloths

While I was shopping this week, I noticed some cotton kitchen twine  for sale at Countdown- two balls for $3.60. That's quite a lot cheaper than buying cotton yarn at spotlight. So I bought a pack, which turns out, is enough to make 3 dishcloths... which are far more beautiful than ordinary old store bought dish cloths!! Yet another excellent use for crochet!!! 

Spanish Rose Blanket

Well its finished!!!!! 

So beautiful, and such a relief to complete a large size blanket! 

This one is a Christmas present.

 If you would like to make one too.. you can find the free pattern Here

Coconut Ice Angel Jacket

Ohhhh I totally love how this little jacket turned out!!! So beautiful!

The original pattern is for a newborn size with 3 ply wool. I used 8 ply and a 4mm hook and it turned out in a size suitable for a 2- 3 year old 

You can find the free pattern here

Plum Blossom Baby Blanket

Our plum tree is blossoming, and it inspired me to post this little project I made earlier this year. 

Sometimes simple ideas turn out the most beautiful. To make this little baby blanket, I used a simple granny square pattern, with 3 colours: Soft Pink, White and Soft Green, in double knit acrylic yarn. 

 The finished article is beautiful and super soft.... just as a baby blanket should be!!!

Granny Rose Tutorial

A little while ago I stumbled upon a blog that featured a free Crochet Along project. It was called the Granny Rose Crochet Along and it featured a fab 3D style rose motif surrounded by leaves and a granny square. It is an excellent tutorial and it inspired me to have a go!

Here are a couple of projects I completed:

 This Blue Rose knee rug has come in handy for my mother in law, who cracked a vertebrae and has had to spend quite a bit of time sitting down... what a pretty way to keep your knees warm!!!!

 This bright colored baby blanket was commissioned for a work collegue who was expecting a baby girl.... she loved it!!!

This is my favourite so far, I just LOVE LOVE LOVE the colour combination (it looks so much brighter in real life)  here's a close up of the detail :) 

The latest granny rose project I am attempting is a larger size afghan for a Christmas present. I am loving the way its turning out. I am planning a lovely lacy border in red and black. Spanish rose style.

If you would like to try the granny rose you can find the free pattern here.

Crochet Technicolour Tote

The July 2012 edition of Australian Better Homes and Gardens had a fantastic crochet special. Within it, was a great pattern for a modern take on the granny square bag. I loved the results so much I made two!!! 

I love the happy spring style colours in this one (it ended up in Utah USA as a gift for an Aunt)

Blues, Greens, Purples... peacock colours :) 

Want to make one too??? You can find the free pattern here

Retro Granny Ripple Table Mat and Bag Bag.

My sisters birthday is coming up, she is really into retro decor. 

I decided to make her a retro table mat and matching bag bag. 

The stitch I chose to use is called granny ripple, you can find a tutorial for it here . Sure hope she likes it!

Rainbow Granny Square Blanket- First Crochet Project

I decided to start to crochet in April of 2012.  I was expecting a baby in August of that same year,and was looking for a hobby that was colorful  portable and useful. I got hooked on crochet... boy did I crochet... I turned out a huge amount of work, aiming to complete my smaller projects in a day and larger projects within 3 days right up until my baby was born (I took my crochet with me to the hospital- I was being induced). 

Here is my very first project; a rainbow baby blanket for my baby boy Ace.

 I used a traditional style of granny squares with my favorite color scheme... RAINBOW!!!

Here is the blanket being put to good use... by baby Ace :) 

Lacy Lights

These crochet votives are beautiful, fast and easy to crochet and make great inexpensive gifts ... recycle your old jars into glowing lacy luminaries.

Here are some I have made recently from a free pattern I found on Ravelry.