Here is a chart showing different “languages” of writing a pattern. Sometimes I come across the perfect pattern, but it’s not written in US terms. I’m probably not the only one who has this problem, so here is the chart I use to “translate” these patterns. I’ve included the 5 “languages” I most commonly come… Read More Basics: Crochet abbreviations – chart, keyboard, US, UK, Dutch
Do you like this plane but think it would be way better with a propeller? Then today is your lucky day! Here is the pattern to this plane, but with propeller. If you don’t understand the abbreviations used, you can find them in my faq. If you want to make this plane without any sewing,… Read More Free pattern: plane
New pattern: A little plane! I also made a version without propeller (it’s the same size and everything, just no propeller). If you don’t understand the abbreviations used, you can find them in my faq. If you want to make this plane without any sewing, here is a video that shows how to attach the… Read More Free pattern: plane with propeller
First book review! Last week I went to the local library to look at some crochet patterns. One book that particularly stood out to me was the Dutch book “Ik hou van Holland & haken”, which basically means “I love Holland and crochet”. This book contains lots of typical Dutch patterns – from a windmill… Read More Book Review: “Ik hou van Holland & haken”
This weeks pattern is about as easy as they get crochet-wise. So the actual crochet is easy, but making the crocheted product into a cookie is where it gets more difficult 🙂 You can use any yarn, as long as you use the right hook size. Here is how to find the right hook size… Read More Free pattern: Fortune cookies
This month I was mostly busy making things on my blog work, finishing 2 small patterns and doing 2 etsy orders. I published some new patterns – a hamburger and a donut. I already finished most of the pattern last month, but I still had to do some finetuning, getting the pattern tested, take some… Read More Wrap Up: August
ATTENTION: These designs were made using the old Knot Forgotten patterns. Once I’ve made new patterns for the new toy sizes, I’ll post them to my site. After hearing about Justine’s goal to make 500 toys before Christmas, to give to refugee children, I immediately wanted to make some! Because the pattern for the… Read More Free pattern modification: Graphs for teddy T-shirts
Little patterns are my favourite patterns :). I found lots of donut patterns online, but none exactly like I wanted so I made my own! You can use any yarn, as long as you use the right hook size. Here is how to find the right hook size for your yarn. I used cotton yarn… Read More Free pattern: Little donut
I love making patterns for small stash busters! This little burger is perfect as a keychain for your junk food loving friends. You can use any yarn, as long as you use the right hook size. Here is how to find the right hook size for your yarn. I used cotton yarn and a 2.5mm… Read More Free pattern: Little burger
I know I’m late! This month I sold some keychains on Etsy, so I was mostly busy making those (I’m not a fast crocheter haha). I sold things to Portugal, UK and my home country the Netherlands! It’s always so exciting to see where my stuff ends up. I actually made a map showing where… Read More Wrap Up: July