I’m using my crochet wash mitt pattern, which I haven’t used for a while, and it’s rather fun rediscovering it, almost as if it were written by a stranger. Terry toweling washcloths are all very well, but hand-crocheted wash mitts are definitely the business! A friend of mine has asked me to make her some crochetedRead more ⟶
Category: crochet
Little Conkers Craft Coffers – The Reveal!
It’s time I let you see what was in my Pre-Christmas Surprise Craft Coffers, I think! These are all gone, and won’t be repeated in exactly the same form, but I’m planning other Craft Coffers on different themes in 2016. So here it is!Â
Crocheted Snowflakes
Two reasons for blogging today, that come together in some snowflakes. I was contacted last week by the HomeStart UK charity, asking if I’d give a mention to their Snowflake Appeal and make some crocheted snowflakes for their campaign.
Little Conkers Craft Coffers
Doesn’t everyone love getting a surprise in the post? Here is the Little Conkers Eco-Friendly Pre-Christmas Surprise Craft Coffer! (I may need to work on the name) Surprise craft kits, delivered to your door, or to someone you love, for a sustainable, creative, crochet treat in the run-up to the festive season.
Greetings Cards with Gingerbread Brooches
Newly re-listed in my Etsy shop today, are my better-than-even gingerbread brooches which come with a personalisable recycled greetings card. This year the super-cute gingerbread brooches are made in 100% British wool that has been specially hand-dyed for me by Caroline of The Occasional Purl.
An Escargoterie of Crochet Snails
I’m delighted to announce the arrival of the Little Conkers crocheted snails! They’ve been a bit slow getting here, but then they are snails… Did you know the collective noun for snails (crocheted or otherwise) can be a walk, rout or escargotoire? The collective noun for slugs is a cornucopia.
Baby Wash Mitt Crochet Pattern
Those of you who’ve known Little Conkers for a while will recognise these little faces. But now you can use my pattern to make these simple baby wash mitts for yourself.
Kiddies’ Blanket Update
Well, it’s certainly been a while since my last blog post about the crochet blankets I am making for two of my children! Now we’ve all felt guilty about projects that have hang about for ages because we just didn’t really like making them. This is not the case with these blankets – the reasonRead more ⟶
Grape Crochet Pattern and Ravelry
Three blog posts in the space of two weeks! This is a record for Little Conkers! Firstly I want to let you know that Little Conkers is now on Ravelry! And secondly I have a new pattern to introduce.
Cath Kidston-inspired Fruit Bowl
I’ve just completed this set of crocheted fruit in a colour palette inspired by the fabrics of Cath Kidston.