Books, papers, laptops and tablets can be carried around in protective comfort when slipped into Tuula Kyrölä’s sturdy bag.

Add a bit of flounce to up the drama in your room.

These cute baby booties are easy to crochet as they are crocheted flat. Some sewing. Trim the booties either with little flower ties or pom pom ties.

The beautiful colorful shawl is made up of 21 lacy square motifs. Three rows of 7 motifs each. Easy to use the same motif for other projects too.

Rarely does a cushion look quite so inviting! The tactile textures of this Tunisian crochet are just begging for a squeeze. Broad subtle stripes lend interest while the honeycomb effect gives a layer of sophistication.

The Joyful Circles scarf is a happy and playful accessory for spring and summer. Or you can easily make it longer and crochet in wool for winter. The net base and the circles are crocheted separately.

Small bunny rabbit motif, for Easter decoration or for children’s items. Only takes a small amount of left-over yarn. The bunny in the photos is 9 cm (3½ in) high.

A stylish two-tone scarf with graphic surface patterns. You first crochet the base of the scarf, leaving small spaces. Then you add the pattern by crocheting into the spaces using a different color, slightly heavier yarn.

A fun teapot cosy for Christmas time. Put little presents into the pockets each day - can also work as an advent calendar.

The Kalevala sea is square number 9 of the Kalevala CAL. Kalevala CAL is a project by a group of Finnish crochet designers, based on the Finnish national epic Kalevala.

Video tutorial of lace crochet barefoot sandals. Use in colour on the beach or make even for a bohemian wedding in white. Crocheted in one piece plus ties. You only need about 30 grams (1 oz) of yarn for a pair. If you want to attach the ties many times, make the ties even longer than on the video.

The crochet bell applique is great as Christmas tree decoration but also in white or silver as wedding decoration. You can also send the bells instead of or with Christmas cards.

These brightly coloured slippers are made in 5 different colours and you need one 50 gram (about 2 oz) ball or equivalent of each. Or you can use scrap yarn because the slippers don’t require a full ball of any of the colours.

Heart shaped crochet motif. The heart can be used as Christmas, wedding or Valentine’s day decoration, gift tag, in cards, garlands, window decoration etc.

This pattern was created at the time of one of my daughters having a baby, to replace the boring white tricot hat that comes in the baby box all new mothers in Finland receive from the social security.

Cowl made out of 10 pointed pieces knitted in garter stitch and joined together while working. There are little eyelets along the edge and tassles at the end of each point. The length allows the cowl to be draped around your neck 2 or 3 times. The composition shows best when using two different colour yarns.

A one size hat for woman or teenager, made with 5 separate knitted pieces that are crocheted together.

This fast Christmas tree bauble is fun to make. You attach four small 2-row granny squares to form the bauble. You can use your imagination for making different kinds. Pattern includes basic instructions + suggestions for variations.

With only two rounds of crochet, these snowflakes are quick to make. You could give one to all your friends and family instead of a Christmas card.