Lilinette Crochet

Gosh! summer is over... They say time goes faster with age... they might be right about that! But the good news is, we'll start spending more time inside again, which means for me: more time to crochet. So I have come up with this new design which combines both, the lush colours and flowers of summer as well as the warmth we need when days turn colder again. This is a really versatile design. You can make it short and tight in which case it serves as a collar or cowl. You could also decide to give it a bit more length and width to turn it into a capelet. And if you feel really adventurous, adding even more rows to the pattern could turn it into a full blown poncho as well!It is entirely up to you and can be any of the above. The pattern helps you make it to your own liking in terms of neck circumference, width and length. I used 3ply/light fingering variegated yarn of Made by ME in double strands, a 3.5/E hook for the flowers and a 5.5/I hook for the cowl. You will ne...

Spring is well on its way now and I have been working on a lovely kimono tunic to share with you all. My testers are currently working hard to make sure that the pattern will be faultless and understandable and I have to say... I can't wait to share this new design with you ;-)! In the meantime, I feel some flower power bubbling up... These lovely little bookmarks lighten up any book. The pattern also explains how to easily adjust them into a flower power headband or bracelet. The flower itself is not my own design. I contacted the designer, Athina Oikonomi, and share her video tutorial with her permission. More about Athina’s free flower designs on her blog: Tinashandicraft . What you will need: • About 10 grms / 28 mtrs / 31 yds of light fingering yarn per bookmark (a bit more for a headband) • Little ornamental button as the eye of the flower • Needle to sew lace, button and flower together • 2.5mm hook/C hook • 3.5mm/E hook • Optional in case of headban...