I crocheted this cable beret for Tomiko using turquoise 100% wool. I have a wool felt turquoise beret from Lilliput Hats, a traditional millinery here in Toronto. Tomiko ‘borrowed’ that hat for a while this winter, and I only got it back after I promised to crochet a similar hat for her. The free pattern works […]
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DIY: Sparkly Blue Lacy Crocheted Infinity Scarf with Free Pattern
This is an easy but lacy and elegant infinity scarf that I crocheted with only one skein of fingering-weight yarn. To make the scarf a bit more fancy, I added beads for a bit of sparkle and shine. And since this scarf is rather lightweight and lacy, it’s not the best for […]
DIY: Shiraz Crocheted Adult Turban and Free Pattern
Here is an easy pattern for a crocheted turban for an adult, crocheted in the round using a magic ring. The hat has some ribbing in it to give a bit of stretch and some visual interest. I also lined it with Thinsulate fleece so it will be cozy and warm for those cold Canadian […]
DIY: Sakura Crocheted Basketweave Möbius Cowl
This is a warm and fuzzy möbius cowl that is worked in a basketweave stitch. Basketweave looks woven, and you can alter it so that it looks like it has been woven with larger or smaller warps and wefts. The basketweave stitch looks fancy but it’s really easy once you figure out the front-post double crochet […]
DIY: Giant Snowball Crocheted Winter White Cowl and Free Pattern
This is a warm, woolly cowl that I crocheted last year. Crocheting with a double strand of yarn makes each stitch thicker and more stiff than a single strand, and that’s what gives this cowl a bit of structure and holds it up around your neck. It works up very quickly because of the thick […]