25.Oct. 2018 | Crochet, Crochet video tutorials, Tree decorations
Do you have a lot of left-over yarn? You could use it to create these mini wreaths for your own home or for friends! I have always loved all kinds of wreaths at any time of the year. But I love them most at Christmas time. An important part of the time when I was...
11.Dec. 2017 | Crochet, Crochet patterns, Crochet video tutorials, Tree decorations
These stocking shape Christmas tree decorations are quick to crochet, and it’s a pattern that you can easily learn by heart. Make them in different colours for your tree or give as little presents. They are ideal to attach to or send with Christmas cards. You...
14.Nov. 2017 | Crochet, Crochet video tutorials, Tree decorations
You can use the same ideas or techniques in many different ways. My most popular video is a short explanation on how to start attaching t-shirt yarn into a round mat using crochet stitches. (You can see the video here.) Now I decided to use that same technique to...
21.Dec. 2016 | Crochet, Crochet patterns, Tree decorations
There have been many photos of crocheted decorations with lights in them this Christmas. Most are balls or stars, so I decided to make a cube! These can be hung on a window, Christmas tree or anywhere in your decorated home. You can make one using any kind of squares,...
12.Nov. 2016 | Crochet, Crochet video tutorials, Tree decorations
Some time ago I was looking for Christmas decoration ideas in Pinterest and found a folded paper Christmas tree. Of course, I always think how something could be done in crochet or knitting! After several attempts I came up with this Christmas tree shape decoration....
8.Nov. 2016 | Crochet, Crochet video tutorials, Tree decorations
Why do we always buy tinsel to decorate our Christmas trees, mantelpieces or railings? It is not difficult to make your own crochet garlands. In fact, this pattern is one that is suited for children to make. You only need the basic crochet stitches and almost all of...
7.Nov. 2016 | Crochet, Crochet video tutorials, Tree decorations
This crochet snowflake features in my logo for the Facebook page of this blog. I wanted to make a pattern that is easy to remember by heart after making one or two. Great for Christmas tree or cards, or you can sew one on a scarf, bag, blanket or any clothing. You...
7.Nov. 2016 | Crochet, Crochet patterns, Crochet video tutorials, Tree decorations
Each year I like to create a new, fairly quick Christmas tree decoration pattern to give friends and family instead of cards. I make several dozen of them. That means they can’t be complicated. This is how I got to create this quick crochet snowflake. The...
3.Nov. 2016 | Knitting, Tree decorations
These knitted bells are quick to make. You can use glitter yarns to add sparkle to your bells. They are knitted in the round on double pointed needles. Their size depends on the yarn and needle size you are using. Pattern Download the free pattern in Ravelry:...
2.Nov. 2016 | Knitting, Knitting video tutorials, Tree decorations
These cute little fairisle stockings are great for using up leftover yarn. I have made these to give instead of Christmas cards. You can also use them as a Christmas calendar and put tiny presents inside. These have been knitted in the round using short double pointed...
1.Nov. 2016 | Crochet, Crochet video tutorials, Tree decorations
This granny square Christmas tree decoration pattern is another one that dates far back to time when my months before Christmas were spent at craft fairs. I used to make many decorations using Christmas fabrics. I still love Christmas fabrics and often buy them, not...
21.Oct. 2016 | Crochet, Crochet video tutorials, Tree decorations
Most of the patterns I have made have a reason for making them. This angel was born because I needed more Christmas tree decorations to sell. The year was 1990 and I was living in Belfast. I attended many craft fairs and needed a quick but popular item. After trying...