I only run my knitting and crochet pattern tests on Ravelry. I have had the realisation that (for me) it is by far the best way to do things. In this post I will: Explain how to set up a pattern test in Ravelry, and Examine the pros and cons of Ravelry as a place…
This Palestine Hat crochet pattern is an easy, beginner friendly project. You can show your support for the people of war torn Middle East by crocheting this hat in the colours of a Palestinian flag. Please see below for information on how to contribute to hunger relief for the children of Gaza. This hat is…
The festive wind spinner free knitting pattern makes a perfect Christmas decoration, hand made with love. Or adapt the colours used, and create them for any other seasonal decor. Try one for Easter, Valentines day or Halloween.Dont forget to check out the Crochet Spiderweb pattern too! Why make your own Wind Spinners? A hand knit…
Setting yarn on fire might seem odd, but The Burn Test is a way to identify what your yarn is made from. If you have lost a ball band and want to find out if this mystery skein is cotton, wool or acrylic, knowing how each one burns gives you a quick easy and convenient…
Are you looking for a free crochet pattern for Hallowe’en decorations? Do you love spiders? (I do!) Then this free spooky crochet spiderweb decoration might be just the thing. What’s great about crochet decorations? Crochet a spiderweb bunting to bring some hallowe’en fun to your home, garden, or even decorate your local post box. A…
I asked ChatGBT to ‘roast’ a screenshot of my Instagram feed. Just for fun. While doom-scrolling, I’d come across two other people doing two very different versions of this, and it seemed funny. So, what does ChatGPT think of my knitting and crochet? If you want to try it yourself, here’s what you do. Take…
Can I design a sock knitting pattern in 5 days? The first crochet pattern I wrote took me about 5 months. It was all such a mystery at first. If you told me back then that I would try this, I would have laughed at you. But once you learn the steps to creating a…
This crochet pattern for baby girls from birth to age 2 is for all the tiny Taylor Swift fans out there. Make this cute crochet dress pattern for your baby Swifty today! Taylor Swift wowed the crochet world when she recently wore a crochet dress on a night out. So now you can make your…
The Taylor Swift Crochet Dress. Let’s take a look at the ethics of the Taylor Swift crochet dress. I’ve made mine. And published my version of the pattern. All over, many people are crocheting dresses, with great excitement. It’s wonderful to see crochet get a popularity boost. But perhaps there are also worrying issues in…
Taylor Swift wowed the crochet world when she recently wore a crochet dress on a night out. So now you can make your own Taylor Swift inspired crochet dress. The free crochet pattern here comes with 2 sleeve options – straight sleeves as worn by Taylor Swift, or Handkerchief sleeves for a true 1960s look….
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