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  • Free dish scrubby crochet pattern

    Free dish scrubby crochet pattern

    Have you ever been proven wrong about something? Dish scrubbys and washcloths proved me wrong. I never wanted to make them and actively avoided them when people suggested I give them a try! It wasn’t until I was asked to make a washcloth as a custom order that I dove into the rabbit hole of…

  • Simple Tunisian Crochet Wash Cloth

    Simple Tunisian Crochet Wash Cloth

    In 2021 and 2022 I began to expand my business into attending craft markets and selling my makes. As my business began with and was mostly centered around mandala hoops, I wanted to expand my product range and offer a wider range of things at the markets.When a local girlfriend approached me asking if I…

  • Gidget Mandala Crochet Pattern

    Gidget Mandala Crochet Pattern

    The Gidget Mandala Crochet Pattern was a true labour of love. No really. I laboured over this pattern and I just couldn’t get it right!I had to put it in the naughty corner for a couple of months before I could bring it out again and try and finish it off. Then suddenly, it was…

  • Summer Slumbers Throw

    Summer Slumbers Throw

    This pattern was a unicorn of sorts… I had one of those moments when I saw in my mind, a cotton summer crochet throw as clear as day. I imagined a light and airy summer blanket you could use on those chilly summer nights just to take the chill off your shoulders while you are…

  • The Ripple Effect Mandala Crochet Pattern

    The Ripple Effect Mandala Crochet Pattern

    The Ripple Effect Mandala Crochet Pattern is perfect for someone wanting to dip their toes into the Mandala /Doily world of crochet. The stitches and repeats are simple, you will just need to know the back post stitches and where the third loop is on a Half Double Crochet.I have a bit of an obsession with hand…

  • Lavender Waves Scarf

    Lavender Waves Scarf

    Who needs another reason to buy Scheepjes Whirls? Yes? You’re welcome then. Here is a one Whirl pattern to create a light, airy and eye catching scarf. Perfect to take the chill off those autumn (fall) days.Another free pattern? What? Who am I?Don’t be fooled. These are patterns I made up a while ago, as…

  • Starlight Starbright Mandala

    Starlight Starbright Mandala

    The Starlight Starbright Mandala is perfect for crocheters looking to expand their experience with mandalas and the more complicated stitches like front and back posts and two stitches worked together. These stitches help to create some eye-catching texture and some depth to this piece.This pattern tested my preference for working with single colours. Look at…

  • Rainbow Endz Blanket Crochet Pattern

    Rainbow Endz Blanket Crochet Pattern

    2017 was the year of the handmade present for us!And the latest is a handmade wedding blanket I recently gifted to a dear friend. This blanket was a pleasure to make as I made it with a large hook, and double stranded yarn so it worked up really quick and is super squishy and warm.Here…

  • Big Squish Cushion Crochet Pattern

    Big Squish Cushion Crochet Pattern

    Are you looking for a quick and easy FREE beginner friendly crochet project to add colour to your home? Home décor makes are my favourite because they inevitably result in visitors asking you where you got things and you get to take a breath and with all the pride you can muster reply with ‘I…

  • Paua Shell Mandala Crochet Pattern

    Paua Shell Mandala Crochet Pattern

    I have always loved the design of a mandala. I find myself getting lost in staring at them for minutes. (I would love to say hours, but my kids don’t leave me alone for that long!)I thought I would do some research so I can share with you the actual benefits of mandalas rather than…

I’m Kate, a crochet designer and Mum of four. Crochet has been my therapy through good days and bad, and I am here to share inspiration, patterns and creative motivation with the world.

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