15 minute makes

With the end of year looming and time short, these little makes would be great for last minute gifts or stocking stuffers. Some are free and some are paid patterns. They are all from some amazing designers and I have of course thrown one of my own patterns in there too. Please support the designers who have kindly allowed me to showcase their work!

1. The Cat’s Meow Bookmark.

   This is my own little free pattern and works up very fast. A practical gift by me Auburncraft Crochet Design. The pattern is available on Ravelry (click here) and my webpage (click here).

   
   
   

   
   

2. Crochet Kiss

2. Make some kisses to share! Claudia of CB Creations is offering free kisses! What a great idea! (click here).

3. Grace Glasses Case

This fast make is by Sandra Regev and is a paid pattern on ravelry (Click here).

A great idea and a wonderful design!

4. Sunflower Bookmark for Ukraine

A great little bookmark by With Love Feli. Feli has designed this in the colours of the Ukrainian flag for people to make as a free pattern, with the view to selling their makes and donating the profits to those effected by the turmoil in Ukraine. What a great idea!

This is available on Feli’s webpage. (Click here)

5. A Christmas Snowflake

This gorgeous little pattern is by Sunflower Cottage Crochet (click here). This is available free on the webpage or for a small amount you can purchase a PDF.

What can you do with a snowflake?

• window decorations

• tree ornaments

• gift tags

• appliques on clothing and home decoration items (think pillow covers, cute storage baskets, scarves, jeans, bags … the list goes on)

• book marks

• making several and joining them at the points with a little stitch or join as you go, to create table runners, placemats et

6. Mimi Earwarmer

This one may take slightly longer than 15 minutes but I thought it was worthwhile to add in. The design is by Veronika Cromwell of Bluestar Crochet (click here). The free pattern uses a chunky yarn making this super fast to create and a great one for those last minute gifts. It looks great too!

7. Sweetheart Cup Cosy

Another brilliant little design by the talented Fiona of Flo’s Crafty Crochet (click here). This is a paid pattern but worth every cents.

8. Crochet Moss Stitch Bookmark

A fast beginner friendly make. You could whip up a dozen of these in no time at all.

Brilliant pattern by Emerald Cherub Crochet (click here)

I hope you enoy these fast makes and stay tuned for further round ups!

Check out my Freebies page (click here) for other fast makes!

Teachers Thank You gift Ideas

1. Summer Sun and Stars Spa Set Crochet Pattern.

   A great little pamper set and a paid pattern by Flo's Crafty Crochet

2. Just One More Page Bookmark Crochet Pattern.

Who doesn’t need a bookmark! This is a free pattern by Bliss This

3. Apple Coaster Crochet Pattern.

What better gift than an apple for the teacher! This is a paid pattern by Hooked on Patterns

4. Pencil Me In Cup Cozy Pattern.

If you have a dozen teachers to find a gift for then this is for you! This is a paid pattern by Through The Loop

5. Auburn Flowers Soap Saver Pattern.

This is one of my own patterns. If you are looking for a delicate vintage feel to your gift then look no further. This is a paid pattern by Auburncraft Crochet Design

6. Reusable Crochet Flower Face Scrubbies Crochet Pattern.

A zero waste and eco friendly gift. This is a free pattern by Made by Gootie

7. Diamond Daze Cosy and Coasters Crochet Pattern.

A very stylish gift that I am sure any teacher would love. This is a paid pattern by Artefacts Crochet Design

8. Heart amigurumi Pattern.

Sure to win the teachers heart with this really cute gift idea. This is a free pattern by Mignon Crochet

9. Mimosa Flower Crochet Pattern.

Sure to win the teachers heart with this really cute gift idea. This is a free pattern by What About Yarn

Heirloom crochet blankets

It was time for another roundup and I wanted this one to be really special. I searched through hundreds of pattern photographs to select what I would choose as a family heirloom.

What is an heirloom?

According to Cambridge Dictionary an heirloom is a valuable object that has been given by older members of a family to younger members of the same family over many years.

Blankets that have been lovingly made and handed on, have been a tradition in many families and I wanted to showcase some that I have selected that I would happily pass on to family in the hope they will become just that, a much loved family heirloom.

The designers I have selected to be part of this, all have a unique ability to produce blanket patterns of high quality and with a special something to them.

1. First Born Love Blanket by The Crochet Fix

Farrah Jane is an Australian designer with a taste for Filet Crochet. I love this technique and feel when done well it can create a blanket very much deserving of the label Heirloom.

The pattern is available on ravelry and via the designers web page. Click on the photograph for the link.

2. Maeve’s Garden by Mel Harrison

I didn’t have to think twice about including this blanket in my heirloom collection. This is stunning work is by Mel Harrison. Mel seems to have an ability to create blankets that easily fit into the heirloom category. Her work is just amazing!

Mel is another Aussie designer and while I didn’t make a conscious effort to select Aussies, it just goes to show the talent that Australia has on offer. Click the photo for the link to the pattern.

Rainbow Starlight Blanket by K.A.M.E. CROCHET

This blanket by Krisztina of K.A.M.E. Crochet caught my attention right away. The use of texture in the sections worked in a plain yarn just pops. Add in that splash of colou and you have something very special. I think this would also look just as fabulous in a solid colour yarn. A masterpiece in yarn! Click the photo for the link to the pattern.

4. If I want flowers I shall have them blanket by Auburncraft Crochet design

This is my very own pattern and I would like to think it fits into this section okay. I know I enjoyed making it! Click the photograph for the link to the pattern. This can also be found here on my web page in the premium patterns section.

5. little crown baby blanket by flo’s crafty crochet

Isn’t this a beauty! Fiona Campbell of Flo’s Crafty Crochet is a designer from Northern Ireland. Her gorgeous blanket is shown in traditional white and would be a treasure to hand down through generations for sure. Click the photo for the pattern link.

6. Delilah Blanket by Periwinkle Crochet

A lot of thought has gone into the design of this Heirloom quality blanket. Andrea Harding of Periwinkle Crochet is another of Australia’s finest designers and has used many different crochet techniques combined to create a truly wonderful blanket that will stand the test of time. Click on the photo for the link to the pattern.

7. Fairest wheel blanket by Holland Designs

This magical geometric blanket by Lisa from Holland Designs made from octagons, triangles and squares just had to make the list. Lisa is a very talented New Zealand designer. Who wouldn’t be elated to have this handed on to them as a family heirloom! Click the photograph for the link to the pattern.

8. Ebb and flow blanket by the neave collection

I am a huge fan of The Neave Collection by Debbie Hemsley from South Africa. Her work always leaves me staring! So in saying that, I purposely added this one last as a huge finale to the Heirloom Collection. Click on the photo for the pattern link.

I hope you have enjoyed viewing these gorgeous blankets and will support the designers with their patterns. I had a lot of fun putting these together!

8 fabulous fall/spring shawls

Depending upon where you find yourself in this vast world of ours, it is either Fall or Spring. Regardless of which, it is time for Shawls!

I have complied a list of 8 simply fabulous shawls designed by some amazing designers from all different parts of the world and yes, I threw one of my own favourites in there for good measure.

So let’s go around the world in 8 Shawls!

I hope you find one that is just right for you!

Click on each photograph for the source to support all of these hard working designers.

2. Chimera cowl by flo’s crafty crochet

Fiona Campbell of Flo’s Crafty Crochet is a North Ireland designer who produces well written patterns.

This particular design is achievable by all levels and uses one skein of yarn. I just love all the different textures in this one.

4. easy peasy posy shawl by the crochet fix

I just had to add this one in as I have a very soft spot for filet work and this one is exceptional.

Farrah Jane is a fellow Aussie from South Australia and has a lovely style to her work. This can be made from one ball of most fingering weight yarns such as Scheepjes Whirl, Hobbii Twister etc, although if you choose to make the extended version you will need more. This is a paid pattern with a free version available from the designers web page.

5. winter solstice shawl by the neave collection

This gorgeous design is by Debbie Hemsley Kaltenbrunn of South Africa.

Her shawl is just a little bit special! The use of the traditional granny stitch worked in rows combined with overlay creates a dense, textured fabric which is reversible. This is a paid pattern.