Celebrate in style with some crafts using this easy St Patricks Day Shamrock Crochet Pattern for a handmade boutonniere - a fancy word for brooch. St Patricks Day Shamrock Crochet Pattern It's almost again Saint Patrick’s Day (March 17). I’m excited. It's already...
Appliqué Sock Monkey Crochet Pattern
If you celebrate Chinese New Year, you know: it’s almost the Year of the Monkey. And let’s make it the year of the sock monkey !!! Yeah….One of my readers last week emailed me and asked if I could design an appliqué sock monkey crochet pattern for her as she thought...
Sweet Little Crochet Leaf Pattern
Crochet leaves ! They all beg for them: Small crochet flowers, large crochet flowers, easy crochet flowers, and roses. Use this crochet leaf pattern to add that 'finishing touch' to your project with a couple of leaves. Or, for something timely, pair the leaves with...
Hip Zipper Butterfly
A fun project to do with kids: We recycled an old zipper into a darling butterfly brooch. Step by Step Instructions on How to Make a Zipper Butterfly 1. Sniff through old cloths or recycled textile supplies to find a 22 cm long zipper. Pick a...

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