This is a lap blanket or throw worked in 100% cotton so it has some weight to it and drapes beautifully, using a striking combination of colours. I have kept the stitches relatively simple, treble and double crochet, but I have included a very basic inset mosaic section to add variety. I have chosen to use the inset technique so that there are ...

This is worked in Tunisian crochet. I wanted to keep the Tunisian crochet stitches simple while exploring some dramatic colour changes. The bulk of the shawl is worked in Tunisian net stitch. There is a honeycomb stitch border to stop any curling. The shawl starts at the bottom edge and is worked up. The hood is worked on one side edge,using ho...

A generous, easy to wear shrug created by making one large rectangle which is then joined at each cuff edge with a short seam. I used a Scheepjes Whirl and a matching Whirlette, and the colour gradient shows beautifully across the shrug. The pattern includes front post trebles, crossed trebles and clusters, so there is texture and interest thro...

I like to think of an aran shrug as a wearable blanket. This one is worked in Tunisian crochet, and I’ve included some texture in the form of small stars, with blocks of colour to add interest. The shrug is made in one piece, a large rectangle, which is then folded in half along its length and joined at the ends to make cuffs. The shrug has a h...

A generous, easy to wear poncho created by making two large rectangles, with shaping for shoulders, which are then joined at the shoulder seams. A neck border is added at the end, worked in rounds. I used a dk/light worsted yarn in a variegated colour which gives a striped effect. Each panel is worked using treble (US double) crochet, sometimes...

A crochet wrap made in one rectangle to show off the long-gradient colour changes in a single Scheepjes Whirl. The pattern for each of the end panels uses crossed double trebles, and the body of the wrap is a pattern that repeats over 6 rows, so you quickly become familiar with it. I’ve kept the stitches quite simple, and used fans and V-stitch...

This is the biggest, cosiest throw I’ve designed so far. I wanted to keep the Tunisian crochet stitches simple while exploring some dramatic colour changes. The bulk of the throw is worked in Tunisian net stitch and I’ve included bobbles on a ground of Tunisian simple stitch for texture. There is a honeycomb stitch border to stop any curling. T...

A quick project with a little bit of challenge: a beautiful, textured cowl that fastens with a single button. The cowl is made with a repeated square motif, each joined to its neighbour in a row. Each square motif starts with a magic ring and works out in a spiral, before being squared off. The motifs are worked in rounds throughout, with popco...

A gorgeous, warm, triangular wrap for the colder months. Can be worn around the back and fastened at the front, or worn in front and fastened at the back. The Wrap starts in the centre of the long edge and gradually increases out and down to the points of the triangle. I’ve kept the stitches simple, only using double and treble crochets (UK ter...

A simple, quick project: a cross-body bag in which to carry your mobile phone. The bag has a flap with instructions for a choice of fastenings: ties to make a bow fastening, or a loop for a button fastening. The bag is made in one long rectangle, starting at the flap edge, and folded, so it is easy to make the bag longer than the one I’ve made....

A soft, slouchy hat using just 100g of yarn - what’s not to like? This hat starts at the bottom of the ‘slouch’ and works forward to the hat band. I’ve included bobbles, popcorns and back post stitches for texture, and added some twirly tails at the end for some added whimsy. Pattern is written in English and uses UK terms.

A granny square bag that shows off a beautiful skein of indie yarn. The bag is made of 8 squares, each worked in rounds and joined to each other as you go. Alternatively, you could make the squares separately and slip stitch them together. The bag is lined, with an added clasp, so a small amount of sewing is required. This pattern first appeare...

I like to think of a ruana as a wearable blanket. This one is worked in Tunisian crochet, and I’ve included some texture in the form of bobbles and small stars to add interest. The soft colour palette I’ve chosen is in a wool blend aran yarn. The ruana is made in three pieces, which are then joined at the shoulder seam. Each panel has a honeyco...

I wanted to use only a single Scheepjes Whirl, and currently I am obsessed with working in the round: introducing the Hadlee Cowl. The cowl is deep enough that the colour changes in the Whirl can be fully appreciated, and long enough that it can be doubled if you want to keep all of your neck warm. I have included lots of textural crochet stitc...

This started as an experiment because I had a single hank of some beautiful hand-dyed yarn, and no idea what to make with it. I have long enjoyed working Tunisian mosaic crochet in the round for blankets, and decided to use that technique to make a cowl. I chose a contrasting plain yarn in a similar weight for the Return pass, so that the simpl...

Explore some simple Tunisian crochet stitches in the round to create a beautiful, functional cowl. Worked in Tunisian crochet, and using contrasting yarns, this cowl is worked in spiral rounds on a double-ended Tunisian hook. I used my favourite Tunisian Honeycomb stitch. The cowl starts with a row of double crochet to provide a base, and then ...

Explore a range of stitches to create a beautiful, functional poncho. Worked in crochet, the poncho has texture and a lovely drape. I wanted to design something that was relatively straight forward, so that I could enjoy the rhythm of the stitches without constantly referring to the pattern, but that included an interesting range of textural st...

Explore some simple stitches to create a beautiful, functional wrap. Worked in Tunisian crochet, the wrap has both weight and texture. I wanted to design something that was relatively straight forward, so that I could enjoy the rhythm of the stitches without constantly referring to the pattern, but that included an interesting range of Tunisian...

I wanted to design a functional, beautiful bag. The bag is made of two panels. Each panel starts as a spiral, and is then squared off. The bag uses some of my favourite crochet stitches: popcorns, back and front post trebles, and back loop stitches. The two panels, when completed, are crocheted together to make the bag, and then a simple drop-i...

I wanted to design a smaller blanket that could be used to tuck into a pram, pushchair or into a car seat without being bulky or trailing on the ground. I worked the blanket as a square, starting at the centre, using some of my favourite crochet stitches: popcorns, back and front post trebles, and back loop stitches. I wanted the design to be r...

Explore some simple stitches to create a beautiful, functional scarf and cowl. The same stitches in the scarf are worked with more repeats to make a wonderfully generous cowl. Each item has its own detailed pattern. Worked in Tunisian crochet, both items have weight and texture. I wanted to design something that used some lovely, chunky Aran ya...

Explore some simple stitches to create a beautiful, functional wrap. Worked in Tunisian crochet, the wrap has both weight and texture. I wanted to design something that used my favourite Lattice stitch, but that also had additional interest in the way the colours are used. The wrap is worked in one piece, sometimes changing colour mid-row, some...

I wanted a wrap that had texture and interest, that included a little challenge, but that was also a pleasure to make. I also wanted to see how two different Whirls might work together. Explore some textured crochet stitches to create a beautiful, functional wrap. I used two full Scheepjes Whirls, one in Rhubarb Bumble and one in Passion Fruit ...

I wanted to design a light poncho that had texture and interest, one that used some of my favourite crochet stitches (V-stitches, clusters, popcorns and twisted trebles). I wanted the design to be relatively straight forward, so that I could enjoy the rhythm of the stitches without constantly referring to the pattern, but that also included a l...

Explore some simple stitches to create a beautiful, functional wrap. Worked in Tunisian crochet, the wrap has both weight and texture. I wanted to design something that was relatively straight forward, so that I could enjoy the rhythm of the stitches without constantly referring to the pattern, but that included an interesting range of Tunisian...

I wanted to design a light wrap that had texture and interest, using some of my favourite crochet stitches (V stitches, clusters and twisted trebles), to create a wrap that could be used as an extra layer at any time. I wanted the design to be relatively straight forward, so that I could enjoy the rhythm of the stitches without constantly refer...

A freeform crochet project to use up some shorter lengths of yarn. I used about 60g of mixed weights: fingering, 4 ply, sport and dk in a colour palette of red/green/yellow plus black and white. Sometimes I used two strands of different yarns together. Although you could keep changing hook size, I prefer to work with a 3.50mm hook for everythin...

Explore a Tunisian chevron stitch to create a beautiful, functional cowl, ideal for snuggling into as the days become colder. I wanted to design something that was relatively straight forward, so that I could enjoy the rhythm of the stitches without constantly referring to the pattern, but that included a variation on the traditional, regular c...

Explore some simple Tunisian stitches to create a beautiful, functional blanket. The blanket is ideal for snuggling under as the evenings become colder. It has both weight and texture. I wanted to design something that was relatively straight forward, so that I could enjoy the rhythm of the stitches without constantly referring to the pattern, ...

I wanted a poncho that had texture and interest, that included a little challenge, but that was also a pleasure to make. Explore some textured crochet stitches to create a beautiful, functional poncho. The design is based on a rectangle, which is then folded in half and stitched along one long edge, leaving a neck opening. The poncho is slightl...

I wanted to design a light wrap that had texture and interest, using some of my favourite crochet stitches, that could be used in the summer when the sun goes down or when the breeze picks up. I wanted the design to be relatively straight forward, so that I could enjoy the rhythm of the stitches without constantly referring to the pattern, but ...

I wanted to design an oversized wrap that had texture and interest, using some of my favourite crochet stitches. I wanted the design to be relatively straight forward, so that I could enjoy the rhythm of the stitches without constantly referring to the pattern, but that also included a little challenge. I used two Scheepjes Whirls in Mid Mornin...

Explore some simple Tunisian stitches to create a beautiful, functional baby or lap blanket. I wanted to experiment with a fingering-weight yarn and design something that was relatively straight forward, so that I could enjoy the rhythm of the stitches without constantly referring to the pattern. I set myself the challenge of using only three b...

Explore some simple Tunisian crochet stitches to create a beautiful, functional wrap. I wanted to experiment with a fingering-weight yarn and design something that was relatively straight forward, so that I could enjoy the rhythm of the stitches without constantly referring to the pattern. I set myself the challenge of using only three basic Tu...

Explore some simple Tunisian stitches to create a beautiful, functional ruana. I wanted to design something that was relatively straight forward, so that I could enjoy the rhythm of the stitches without constantly referring to the pattern. I used 9 balls of KIng Cole Fashion Aran. The size can be easily changed - make more repeats, or add addit...

Explore some simple Tunisian stitches to create a beautiful, functional cowl. I wanted to design something that was relatively straight forward, so that I could enjoy the rhythm of the stitches without constantly referring to the pattern. I used two balls of Scheepjes Softfun Denim. I’ve also made this with one 100g skein of hand-dyed dk yarn, ...

I wanted a cowl that had texture and interest, that used only a single ball of yarn, but was also a project that had rhythm and was relatively simple to follow. I wanted to design something that was relatively straight forward, so that I could enjoy the rhythm of the stitches without constantly referring to the pattern, but that also included a...

Explore some simple Tunisian stitches on a 6.5mm hook with extension cable to create a beautiful, functional scarf. I wanted to design something that was relatively straight forward, so that I could enjoy the rhythm of the stitches without constantly referring to the pattern. I used two full balls of Hayfield Spirit DK. The size can be easily c...

Explore some simple Tunisian stitches to create a beautiful, functional baby blanket. I wanted to design something that was relatively straight forward, so that I could enjoy the rhythm of the stitches without constantly referring to the pattern. I used a pure cotton double knit weight yarn from my stash, but this would be beautiful in any yarn...

I wanted a slouch hat that had texture and interest, that used only a single ball of yarn, but was also a project that had a little challenge. This hat is worked in the round, from a small circle at the base of the ‘slouch’, increasing forward to the hat band. I used popcorns, back post stitches and a pineapple stitch to create texture. The yar...

I wanted a long, rectangular wrap that had texture and interest, but was also a project that had rhythm and was relatively simple to follow. I couldn’t find what I was looking for, so I decided to design for myself, inspired by days out at the seaside. I wanted to design something that was relatively straight forward, so that I could enjoy the ...