Zara Powter

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Crochet: Hair accessories
Coquette core is going to be a HUGE trend in 2024, and its all about bows, pastels and femininity. What better way to jump on board than with a big, pink hair bow! My bow is perfect for crocheters wanting to try tunisian crochet as it uses simple stitches and very basic shaping as the perfect introduction. Plus, there’s no need to go out and bu...
Crochet: Hanging Ornament
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Crochet: Sleeveless Top
Inspired by days spent lazing at the beach with a crochet project and good book, the Bayside Bralette is a simple, stylish crochet top perfect for the warming weather! Crochet crop tops are making a comeback, and are much more sustainable than many other tops sold by clothing stores and so I knew that I had to design something! With DK weight y...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
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Knitting: Pullover, Tee
Inspired by little critters chattering in a meadow, their songs carried on a Summer breeze, this top is a simple but elegant knit for warmer months. Knitted from the top down completely in the round, the simple stitch pattern allows stunning variegated yarn to shine, and its comfortable fit makes it easy to wear all summer long!
Knitting: Coffee / Tea Pot
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Knitting: Pullover
This jumper was inspired by whimsical dragonfly wings catching the sunlight in the early morning. The Dragonfly Jumper is fluffy and warm, but also delicate and floaty. The sweater is raglan style, knitted from the top down in the round, with loose sleeves and little ease in the bodice.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
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Crochet: Animal Toy
Crochet: Earrings
What better way to welcome the holidays than with these sparkly, festive earrings? They take less than half an hour to whip up and will have people constantly asking you where you got them. Using less than 10g of yarn, they are perfect stashbusters and super addictive to crochet!
Knitting: Pullover
Knitting: Pullover
Inspired by sunlight streaming through trees and moss covered rocks in babbling streams, this sweater is a beautiful Autumn garment! Knit from the bottom up with all over texture and shoulder shaping this piece’s simple style and fit make it easy to wear the whole season long!
Crochet: Dress
I was inspired by the rustic style of uneven stones to create a textured-sleeves dress. Crocheted top down in the raglan style, the body has a bit of waist shaping and lots of positive ease and loose, puffy sleeves with lace detailing. Its ease and stitches make it super cosy and fun to make!
Knitting: Cardigan
The Wingspan Cardigan is a comfy cropped cardigan inspired by graceful birds soaring through the air. It has a simple, bottom up construction with two lace panels on the front and a round crew neck.
Knitting: Cardigan
Inspired by Spring tea parties and cooler nights out, the Teahouse Cardigan is the perfect warm-weather cardigan! It features a top-down cabled raglan that is knitted in one piece with extra ease for lots of comfort and adjustability.
Knitting: Ankle Sock
Inspired by overcast skies and droplets of rain running down the window sill on a gray day, the Raincloud Socks are a fun way to keep warm during the weather. They are knitted down from the cuff, and length is totally adjustable. There is a cable panel that goes down the middle of the sock and it uses the short row heel technique.
Knitting: Tote
This bag is super customisable, with tons of options to fit you! Playing around with colours, needles, and yarn types can give you a range of totally unique accessories! Would you like a forest fire? Magical moonlit walk? Hike on a sunny day? The bag is made in two pieces and seamed at the sides, then optional straps are knitted (or you can use...
Crochet: Pullover
The Pathways Pullover is a simple but elegant design for the warm summer months! If you’ve never done crocheted cables, this is the perfect pattern for you! With one incredibly easy cable and clear picture instructions, you’ll be crocheting away in no time! You will construct two panels, one cabled for the front, and one rectangle for the back ...
Crochet: Cardigan
An adorable cardigan for little people to help you clear out your stash! With pockets, lace detail, and a hood, this gorgeous design is perfect for kids. The cardigan is a raglan design, which means it’s super easy to adjust sleeve and body length, too
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
This beanie is literally the softest, warmest that you could ever make. I knitted mine up in about an hour, because of the bulky yarn. The velvety yarn is super soft and plush and is perfect for keeping your head warm in Winter!
Knitting: Pullover
This quick and simple chunky sweater suits all knitters, beginners to advanced, and is made of soft yarn that feels great. On cloudy days, you can pull out this sweater and remember that eventually the rain stops, and you see the beautiful blue sky. Knitted in chunky yarn from the bottom up, this pullover is super quick, easy, and stylish!
Crochet: Mittens
These mittens are super quick and easy to make, and keep your hands toasty during the cold Winter months. Ties around the wrist are the perfectly fashionable way to clamp the mittens around to keep out cold air, and the mittens feature different blues, like ripples of water. Using chunky yarn, these little guys whip up super quickly and can be ...
Crochet: Softies - Other
These crocheted puffs are so cute, and only take about half an hour to whip up. You can also experiment with colour and size. These little puffballs are super soft, and with both yarns held together, strong too. There are adjustments in the pattern for a smaller or bigger puff.
Knitting: Pullover
This design is a simple Fall sweater that is both casual and classy with a modern stitch and colour pattern. The design is worked in the round to the armhole, where it splits for fronts and back. The sleeve stitches are picked up around the armhole and knitted down so no seaming is needed
Crochet: Pullover
This sweater is fitted, feminine, and made with beautiful wintry colours that make you want to snuggle up on the couch with hot cocoa. This crocheted pullover is super quick and easy to whip up and looks fantastic.
Knitting: Pillow / Cushion
These pillow covers are a fantastic way to dress up your living room and are totally beginner-friendly. They’re really quick to make because of the chunky yarn and look very modern and sophisticated.
Crochet: Coaster
This coaster set is super cute for spring, and makes a perfect gift! They are a bright way to decorate a house for Spring, and can be made in just a few hours! I hope you have fun making and gifting them. Happy crocheting!
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
These slipper socks are comfy and cozy, perfect for a snuggle on a cold day and made in bright colours to cheer you up. These socks are made on straight needles, not dpns or circular needles, and they are seamed down the top, not folded over. I hope you enjoy making and wearing these soft, fuzzy treats!
Knitting: Vest
This vest is super comfy and warm. I used two strands of the same yarn together to make it extra thick and chunky. I also added a crochet edging. The crocheted edging adds a lovely finishing touch. It’s simple, speedy, sensible, and stylish.
Crochet: Cardigan
The inspiration from the honeycomb trellis stitch. I liked the shelly, beachy stitch, and decided that it would look great in a cardigan. I finally came up with this and hope that you like it! This cardi is perfect for a snuggle on a cool day, walk along the beach, or a way to dress up a casual outfit. Whatever you decide to use this cardigan f...
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
Delicate cables and neat ribbing keep these fingerless gloves on-trend and warm. The gloves make fantastic gifts, but are also fun to wear while knitting! Once you start knitting these simple gloves, you won’t want to stop!
Knitting: Pullover
This sweater is very fluffy and snuggly, but be careful because it is difficult to count rows. Thankfully, that also makes it forgiving and easy to cover up mistakes!
Knitting: Animal Toy
This pattern is super cute, and it’s really easy to make! The perfect gift or decoration around Easter, and gorgeously fluffy! There is a knitted and crocheted version of the pattern. The yarn is very soft and fluffy, which makes this an easy project to whip up at this time of the year. The rabbit is adorably fluffy and I know that you’ll love ...
Knitting: Fashion Doll (Barbie, etc)
We all have that outfit that is so soft and cozy, we love to curl up in it. That is what this pattern is. This outfit is comfy for your fave doll, and soft when you play with it too! This is for an Ever After High doll, which are smaller than regular barbie dolls. This may seem big, but it is an oversized sweater, made for comfort. Enjoy!
Crochet: Animal Toy
Made with bouncy merino, this turtle is soft, easy to make and a fabulous gift for anyone. The Green Turtle uses simple stitches and crochets up very quickly, perfect for a weekend project!
Crochet: Sleeveless Top
This tunic is super easy to make and so comfy you’ll want to wear it all Fall long! With simple crochet stitches and no shaping, it’s the perfect pattern for crocheters of any skill level. I made mine in bright stripes, but the pattern would look great in a solid colour too.
Crochet: Skirt
Knitting: Cowl
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