I made this cushion for my daughter out of a vintage doily I found at our local op-shop. It was really easy to make – I just crocheted around the edge until it was the size I wanted. But it wasn’t as easy to find a circular cushion insert. Has any one else come across this problem? I ended up just using the stuffing you buy to stuff soft toys with.
I recently took part in a community yarn bombing project. At times my local town can feel like a bit of a lost cause, so I jumped at the opportunity to help spruce it up a bit. I’m usually quite a reserved person but I felt like this was a chance to restore some hope…
I made this bonnet for a very good friend of mine who’s little girl was born 2 days ago on the 4th of July. I couldn’t find a pattern that was quite right so I made one up. NEWBORN: Hook: 3.5mm Yarn: DK / 8 ply 6 MONTHS: Hook: 4.5mm Yarn: Worsted / 10 ply…
My daughter wearing one of the MANY crochet collars I’ve made using this free pattern.
For the man in your life.
I found this little guy on my op-shopping trip today. He was stuffed in a pile of old linen, unfinished and unloved. I decided at once to adopt him. When I asked the lady how much he was she took one look at him, turned up her nose and said ’10 cents?’. I couldn’t let…
I made this bunting for my daughter’s first birthday. It was one of my first projects and I think its a good one for a beginner. Every crocheter has to make a bunting at least once. You can find the pattern here.
This is beautiful. Love it!!
I love this idea. Now you have inspired me to take another look at those vintage linens that I have. I think they all need to grow up to be a pillow now. 🙂 Thanks for sharing.
I made a circle cushion before, and I ended up sewin an inlet.
This is a great idea for using an old doily.
KATRIN W.
Yes but they do sell them in Dunhelmes here in cardiff