I have been looking for the perfect cowl knitting pattern for ages, but I couldn’t find one that had everything I needed. It had to snugly fit my neck and be warm enough for the Canadian winter, but also fancy enough to wear at the office. So I designed one for myself using some curious yarn […]
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DIY: Beginner’s Crocheted Infinity Scarf and Free Pattern
This beginner’s crocheted infinity scarf was made for Dontatello using leftover yarn from my stash. It’s a really easy introduction to making infinity scarves, with just really simple stitches. I only used double crochet, slip stitch, and chain stitch. Here at Kiku Corner, we love infinity scarves and have plenty of other designs you can […]
Kiku Corner’s Guide to Yarn Weights
Here is a quick yarn weight guide that you can print out to use when browsing crochet and knitting patterns or when buying yarn. Some yarns are labeled with the image, but sometimes they only give the verbal description of the yarn. It is important to make sure that you use the correct weight of […]
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DIY: Crocheted Coffee Cozy and Free Pattern
This coffee cozy is made from leftover yarn that couldn’t be made into any large significant project. I used a cheap acrylic that could be washed, as I knew this coffee cozy would eventually have coffee stains on it. This is a quick and simple project for a quiet afternoon indoors.
DIY: Super Cozy Striped Cowl and Free Pattern
I designed this super cozy knit striped cowl for Donatello’s first Canadian winter last year. You see, he is from Colombia, a beautiful country with beautiful weather. I had to create something so warm that he wouldn’t feel the cold. I didn’t expect the polar vortex, but at least I created the most toasty winter warmer out there. […]