In July 2011, I have published my Leafy Baby Blanket, which was my first proper pattern. For the past several years, I’ve been toying with the idea of making other matching items – and the first one that I’m ready to share with you is the Leafy Baby Hat.
Leafy baby hat – free knitting pattern
Inverted V-stitch tutorial and placemat crochet pattern
I really like this stitch, that is easy to make and can create a very versatile fabric. Looks […]
Starting your crochet project – slip knot, chain, working into chain
The video below covers the steps necessary to start a project that is worked flat, in rows. I […]
Granny Square – the best first crochet project
Granny square, in my opinion is the best first crochet project. Learn how to make one with me
What do you need to start crocheting?
So, you have decided to give crochet a go? Having taught a bunch of students over the years, I can single out three most important things: determination, correct yarn and good tools. Let’s have a detailed look at each of these.
Grand Caramella – crochet bag
This is a free crochet purse pattern that is an improved and more advances version of the Caramella. […]
Yarn has arrived – I’m starting on my Leafy Baby Blanket KAL swatch!
Yay! My yarn has finally arrived! So I can finally start working on my Leafy Baby Blanket for […]
Adjusting patterns to different gauge – two different ways
While I design a lot of my projects, from time to time I use a pattern by a […]
Leafy Baby Blanket KAL
I have decided it’s time to make another Leafy Baby Blanket – my most popular pattern or Ravelry. […]
Betty top – free crochet pattern
Betty top is a quick and simple summer crochet project. It wears well with shorts, pants and skirts, and is suitable for blazing hot summer days on its own, or a layering piece for cooler weather.
Assorti – 11 crochet hair scrunchies
This summer, inspired by MiuMiu crochet items, I have been obsessed with crochet bags and crochet hair scrunchies. […]
Lining Crochet Bags – Tutorial
A photo/text tutorial on how to make a zipped lining with two type of pockets for a crochet bag.
Granita Crochet Bag
A variation on my Caramella bag pattern.
Golden Sands summer cardigan – free knitting pattern
Golden Sands cardigan (#leylas_goldensands) is my favourite knit this summer! It’s a perfect layering piece, and can be […]
Caramella bag pattern
This is a free crochet pattern for a quick eye catching purse. The key to the unique look […]
Black diamond pullover – free crochet pattern
This is a simple crochet pullover, made out of motifs that are joined as you go. Yarn – […]
Crochet bikini top with increases in the middle
This is a free pattern for the crocheters who are looking for a well fitting bikini top. Over […]
My plans for 2023
I have so many ideas in my head, that i really think I need to put them down […]
Top down cardigan – calculations
Making pullovers and cardigans from the top down is my preferred technique – I love the fact that […]
Boho crochet top – free pattern
The top has been my life saver this summer – perfect for the scorching hot of the South […]
Updated Leafy Baby Blanket Knitting Pattern
This is a pattern for a beautiful knit lace blanket with seed stitch border. It’s elegant and gender […]
Modern Vintage Sweater – Free Knitting Patter
I present my first knitted garment pattern. This is a slightly oversized cropped sweater. Ideally it should finish […]
Crochet vest with a hood
This vest, too, has taken me much longer than I expected. It was originally planned to be a […]
Sapphire crochet top – free draft pattern
Originally, this top was meant to be a quick project. I started it last may, and hoped to […]
Knitted furry top – free draft pattern
This is another project I made this winter from yarn that I had gotten as a gift. This […]
Modern Vintage Sweater
This is an oversized sweater in terms of width. Ideally it should finish just at the level of […]
Crochet curtains – Lace Flower Stitch Tutorial
There are quite a few things than have been on my to-make list for many years. Crocheted kitchen […]
Lilac socks – toe up knitted socks
I really enjoyed making these socks – all because this time I used a thicker wool. You can […]
What is the best yarn for quick socks?
For the last two days I have been making a pair of socks for my daughter, and it […]
Pine crochet dress
I just can’t stop participating in CALs with the sweetest Nadia Dunaeva. Today I want to share the […]