This crochet pattern PDF will enable you to create a 3 dimensional Christmas decorations that are something a little different!

Join 6 individual decorations together as shown to create an amazing 12” (30cm) snowflake centrepiece or simply hang the individual 6” (15cm) pieces.

You will need

• 90g of 100% cotton DK per snowflake or 15g of 100% cotton DK per decoration. Yarn used in the example had 210m to the 100g.
• a 3.50mm hook (or sized to give tight stitches)
• a wool needle for neatening ends
• 200ml PVA glue and 200ml cold water or stiffening agent of choice
• a blocking mat covered with polythene wrap/film
• some ribbon for hanging – you may choose to use yarn instead

Instructions include information on blocking, stiffening and completing in addition to the pattern.

This pattern is written in UK abbreviations with a table of US equivalents provided as applicable.

It’s been a busy month for blanket making.  I don’t know about you but I just love handmade blankets and these are no exception.

This Blanket Collection Pattern brings together the blocks featured in “All My Heart”, “Owl My Love” and “Snuggle-in-Swans” blankets.

The patterns will enable you to work a sweet little baby blanket, in colours to suit a boy or a girl, using you’re your chosen combination of motifs – heart, owl or swan.

When worked, in DK yarn, the finished size of each pattern block is 18 x 18cm (7 x 7in); the join and border adds approximately 2.5cm (1in) to the overall size.

When worked in Aran/WW yarn, the finished size of each pattern block is 20 x 20cm (8 x 8in); the join and border adds approximately 5cm (2in) to the size.

As a reference, 6 blocks joined as in the example (3 patterned and 3 plain), will require 200g (400m) of main colour and 150g (300m) of contrasting colour.  Finished size in DK is approximately 60 x 42.5cm (24 x 17in) and in Aran/WW is 65 x 48cm (26 x 19in).

You will need chosen yarn, an appropriately sized hook, some oddments of black, white and a contrasting colour for eyes and beak (optional) and a needle for neatening ends.

Other yarns will work but, finished dimensions will vary.

You should aim for a gauge where 10 rows over 10sts (UK dc) produces a square.  Variations in this will produce larger or smaller squares and, in some cases, you will get a rectangular shape.  Providing the change is not too great, the finished look of the blanket will not be affected.

Inspired by the macramé owl I remember my mum making, this pattern will let you create a sweet little replica crochet owl.

It measures approximately 16” from the top of the hanging chain to the bottom of the tassels (about 9″ just the crochet owl).

You will need 35g DK (8ply) weight crochet cotton (~50m), 3.50mm hook, two 6” (15cm) twigs or wooden chopsticks trimmed to length, two safety eyes (buttons or beads), one stitch marker and a needle for neatening ends.

Update:  I am constantly in awe of the projects that people create over on Ravelry using this pattern.  I never dreamed it would be loved by so many.  I love the different yarns, shapes and sizes, every one of them is unique and delightful.  I’d love to see what you’ve done with it.  Please continue to upload them to Ravelry to share.  I promise I look at every single one ♥

Curling Leaves Candlewick Shawl

Depending on your choice of yarn, this self-shaping triangular shawl pattern can be worked thick and warm for winter or delicate and lacy for a summer evening.

Worked from neck edge to tip, the width and finished size is fully customisable.

The pattern can be easily modified, to make an unusual scarf, by starting with a longer length and working approximately 7” (17.5cm) of pattern.

Materials: Can be worked with any yarn and an appropriate sized hook. Quantities vary.

The teal shawl in the pictures measures 60” wide (unstretched) and used ~1000m of Hayfield Bonus Aran weight (with 20% wool) and a 5.50mm hook.

Pattern is written in UK terms with US equivalents where applicable.