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Recently i made a blanket for my daughter. I didn't want a traditional granny square, as she is tall. So i decided to make a rectangle. Now there are plenty of patterns and charts out there for granny rectangles, but none were appealing to me. So i sat down and created my own. This is based on how i was taught the granny square by not chaining between clusters. This pattern is addictive. Important notes This pattern has step by step photos to help you along the way. Pattern is written in US terms . This pattern can be made in any weight yarn Use the hook size that matches your yarn weight, for example dk/8ply/#3 yarn i use a 4mm hook and aran/10ply/#4 yarn i use a 5mm hook. stitches used - double crochet (treble in UK), chain, slip stitch Foundation: chain 25 (or a mutliple of 3+1) Row 1: In the 4th chain from the hook, make 2 double crochet, chain 2, 3 double crochet (first 3 chain counts as a stitch) Skip 2 chain, 3 do...

Squared Waffle

- November 17, 2016

For months i have been wanting to develop the waffle stitch into a square pattern, because let's face it, i am lazy and rather a center start square over a chain start. So over the weekend i was trying once more and it finally worked. There was a formula i had figured out. This formula had to match up with the stitch count i needed for the traditional waffle to make the 'box'. Once i had worked it out i could not resist but post my excitement into a crochet group. The response was more than i expected! with over 600 likes and 100 comments, i set out to write the pattern down. With 3 lovely testers helping me, it has been one of my quickest written and tested patterns. With lots of editing, it is now available. If you would like your FREE PDF copy, you can get it HERE This pattern has pictures to help you along the way, and if you get stuck your more than welcome to contact me on my Facebook page. With this pattern you can make a blanket, square...

Summer Blossom Granny Square

- March 22, 2018

Summer, the time of year where mother nature is at her busiest. The bees are collecting pollen, the birds are looking after their young and flowers are now in full bloom. There is also the risk of Bush fires which can destroy a lot of vegetation, but out of that destruction new life comes about. Here is Australia, many of the native plants require fire or smoke to be able to germinate. Seeing the beauty after destruction helps us appreciate nature a little more of how she can overcome adversity. Summer Blossom has been designed to be a simple granny square, but at the same time learn some new stitches along the way. With just one change, Summer Blossom is transformed, just like the burnt landscape of a bush fire coming back to life. Don't be afraid to embrace her beauty, let her encourage you. Many will say that the stitches are hard, but really they are simple. In the following pattern, there are step by step photos to help you along the way so you can emb...

Hydrate H2o Carrier

- November 13, 2016

Here in Australia, Summer temperatures have arrived. Now is the time to keep hydrated and cool. So many people are hospitalised with dehydration or heat exhaustion in summer, but we can prevent this. By keeping a water bottle with you and drinking at regular intervals, we are going to help our bodies to keep hydrated and cool, especially if we put ice in our bottles. Yesterday i bought my daughter a new water bottle for school, one where the opening is large enough to put ice cubes in. Since the bottle is plastic, and we get over 30 degrees Celsius temperatures here, i made a cover for her bottle. It is quite simple, and i love the stitch used for the main body of the cover. It can be decorated however you like, I am even making a cover for my daughters teacher. This cover would even make a great end of year gift for teachers. Notes: Bottles come in all shapes and sizes. To make this pattern, measure the base and height. The base of the carrier should be slightly smalle...