Category: crochet

Baby Fox Bonnet

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This is my latest pattern fresh of my hook and just in time for the Autumn. I must give a huge shout to @mamma_o_85 on Instagram for this adorable photo above. You can imagine how it made my heart sing when I was tagged into it and then given permission to share as well.

Baby Fox Pattern

Bonnets are just so timeless and they are one of my favourite patterns to design…I have a few more ideas sketched out, but it takes a lot of time to write them up and edit them, but I will work through them one by one.

This Baby Fox Bonnet was really fun to design and the pattern has been fully pattern tested to. You will find it is easy and quick to hook up and comes in sizes

Newborn
0 – 3 months
3 – 6 months
6 – 9 months
9 – 12 months
1 – 2 years
2 – 4 years

I chose Brushed Alpaca Silk yarn by Drops in pale rust, rainforest dew and grey for my baby fox bonnet; as it has a slight fuzz, is incredibly lightweight and is soooo soft. However, the bonnet can also be made from any worsted / aran weight yarn of your choosing…just check your gauge is correct as per pattern instructions.

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So, there we have the Baby Fox Bonnet. I think this pattern would make a lovely baby gift or a new-born photo prop. It would also be ideal if you are a finished piece crochet seller or of course if you just fancy making it for that special little person in your life.

I promise I will pop a post for the yarny little bumble bee here as a free pattern, hopefully before the end of August!! I also have plans for pumpkins in the pipe line as well as a beautiful Panda hat too! So do pop back won’t you, I love having you here and don’t forget to come and say hi over on Instagram @yarnyrobin or on facebook @baby yarnyrobin…I would love to see what’s on your hook at the moment!

A Yarny Little Bee…Free Pattern

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This beautiful little bumble bee is currently FREE in July’s newsletter which you can sign up to just here…

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These cute little bees have so many uses. I’m currently making lots to send into Forest School for the children to count with, play hide and seek with and to spark conversations about just how important our bees are!

They would also be really great if you sell at markets as they are quick and easy to make. They would be great as magnets, pin badges, class mate gifts, decorations for wreaths and a whole host of other decorations! Let your mind run free!!

Boho Water Bottle Holder

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Carrying your water bottle just got easy with this pretty boho water bottle holder crochet pattern.

Made from organic cotton, this water bottle holder is quick and simple to make and comes in two sizes, a junior and an adult holder.

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They are just perfect for little ones to carry their water bottle to school…no more broken water bottles falling on the floor! You could embroider your little one’s name on to personalise too – If you are a finished piece seller this would be a great unique selling point!!. Or how about a cute Mama and Mini matching make, or maybe swap the water for a bottle of something bubbly and head off to that Summer Festival in style!

The pattern is a written pattern available in both UK and US format and includes pictures and video’s to assist you. There is also a section for customising the size of the holder.

Materials you will need:
Organic Cotton 100% It’s Only Natural by Knit Craft by Hobbycraft DK – 50g – per holder
Other DK cotton can be substituted.
(4.0mm) crochet hook or hook to obtain gauge
Tapestry needle
scissors
Cross body bag strap – instructions are also provided for a crochet strap alternative
D rings or rings x2 – 12mm (plastic or metal – to match strap)

Sizes:
Junior water bottle holder measures 22cms tall / 11cms wide and fits bottle that measures 23cms tall / 24cms diameter approx.
Adult water bottle holder measures 26cms tall / 12cms wide and fits bottle that measures 27cms tall / 25cms diameter approx.

I love the addition of the bag strap made from webbing as they are adjustable; meaning the strap length can be altered to suit the wearer.  You can purchase these, ready-made and they come in an array of colours and patterns and prices. I purchased mine from Temu and I am pleased with the quality.  Of course, you can make your own webbing straps if you are handy with a sewing machine too and I have some instructions in the pattern if you would prefer to crochet the strap instead.

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Happy Snappy Camera…

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I am ridiculously excited to share this Happy Snappy Camera with you which you will find in Issue 96 of Crochet Now…yes, that’s right…I got published for the very first time and I’m still up on cloud 9!!

I am super thrilled that it got onto the front cover too and am extremely grateful to Jenny and her wonderful team over at Crochet Now for giving me the chance to create for them. You will find lots of other great summer crochet patterns in this edition too designed by very talented designers indeed.

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Picture courtesy of Practical Publishing

So if you fancy hooking your own Happy Snappy Camera…you know where to get the pattern. They make great toys for pre-schoolers! I am off to make another in a different colour.

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Just June’s FREE crochet pattern…

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Fancy getting this crochet macaron pattern for FREE…here’s how!
Sign up to my email list ready for June’s newsletter and get this perfect macaron pattern for FREE!!
I’m thinking Teddy bears picnics and tea parties by the paddling pool

Macarons and cupcakes

Pattern is a written pattern and suitable for beginners with some knowledge of basic stitches. The pattern includes 20 step by step pictures to assist you.

Stitches used are UK – double crochet and slip st (US – Single crochet and slip stitch)

Materials you will need: 4 ply cotton yarn (the pattern recommends Drops Safran but this can be substituted)(3.0mm) crochet hook or other size to obtain gauge although gauge is not imperative. Tapestry needle scissors and small amount of polyester toy filling (fire safety standard / EN71) stitch marker (optional)

Join my monthly email list and get this macaron pattern FREE aswell as 30% off this crochet cupcake pattern- offer valid up to the end of June 2023

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Pattern tester call out…

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Do you fancy pattern testing this cute fox bonnet? then carry on reading for details of how to apply.

  1. Crocheters of all abilities may apply -pattern available in both UK and US versions
  2. You will need to supply your own yarn…drops brushed silk alpaca (aran) x3 balls.
  3. You may use your own colour choice
  4. Must have a public IG or FB account
  5. Must be able to provide good quality, well lit photos…IG worthy!

If you are intrested and can meet the above, send me a dm with size you would like to test
Newborn, 0-3mths, 3-6mths, 6-9mths, 9-12mths, 1-2yrs or 2-5yrs

If successful, you will receive the fully edited pattern once completed and another pattern of your choice from my Etsy shop.

care labels

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Market prep and gifting your hand-made makes just got a whole lot easier with these printable care cards!

Care tags

Give your hand-made items that professional look with this I’m Hand-made’ set of Printable PDF’s which will help your customers understand how to care for their hand-made item. Great if you sell your crochet finished pieces or if you gift your makes!

Tags can be hole punched to enable you to attach to your items with twine or ribbon, or just slipped into your beautifully packaged item.
Simply hand write the material used for your item and colour or circle the relevant washing instructions, so the receiver of your precious items can care for them safely.

I recommend printing on thick card stock for a professional finish.

Join my email list and get 30% off these care cards – offer valid up to the end of May 2023

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Happy Hooking!

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6 Easter / Spring crochet patterns to make and gift…

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Spring is upon us, although I’m bracing for the April showers, which seem to have started early here! Whether you’re looking for a quick Easter make, for that last minute gift or Easter basket filler, I’ve got some patterns to tempt you…and most of them are FREE… Hurrah!

crochet baby lovey free pattern
Crochet spring bunny lovey

Spring Bunny Lovey – FREE crochet pattern

How about this as a sweet Easter basket filler for baby. Using Oeko Tex standard 100 approved 100% cotton in a 4ply; these lovey’s are soft to snuggle and safe to chew on…and are sure to become baby’s best friend.

Floppy Bunny Ears – FREE crochet pattern

Make these sweet bunny ears to add to hats or headbands. Either way, this pattern is sure to add a bit of bunny magic this Spring.

Face scrubbies and Face cloth crochet pattern

This luxurious set of reusable soft textured facecloths and squishy scrubbies would make the perfect Easter gift for baby, Mom’s-to-be, or just that special girl in your life. They are quick and easy to make, so are perfect to add that handmade touch to gift baskets.

FREE crochet Spring Printable PDF

For the month of April 2023 only, if you sign up to my email list, you will receive a pdf for these beautiful spring printable mini tags and postcards, perfect for printing on your choice of card stock (I recommend business card stock) and attaching to your hand-made gifts this Spring / Easter. Please allow 24 hours for your email to update.

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Angelece Blanket – FREE crochet pattern

Why not hook this beautiful baby blanket, ideal for the spring / summer. A beginner’s introduction to filet crochet, the pattern is free and gives instructions on how to size up for a bigger blanket too!

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Grandma Dot Tea Cosy – FREE crochet pattern

The simplicity and sweetness of this beautiful Spring tea cosy, makes it quick to make. Suitable for a beginner with a little experience of working in the round, this tea cosy is sure to keep your Easter cup of tea as warm as your freshly toasted hot cross bun!

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Happy Hooking!

Filet crochet baby blanket free pattern

Another Angelece Blanket…

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I made this blanket a few weeks ago now. If it looks familiar, it’s because it is my Angelece blanket, which has been a free pattern here on my blog for a good while now. It has proven to be a popular pattern in the past and I have really enjoyed re-visiting it. I love this pattern for its simplicity. You can certainly put your feet up and get lost in a box set and still hook this as you go, which makes it a pleasurable project. This blanket is also the perfect introduction to filet crochet, so if you have never done a bit of filet before, you should definitely try this pattern out.

I used this aran / worsted weight yarn which I found in Hobbycraft. It is beautifully soft and it is made from mostly recycled bottles…I still don;t understand how it feels so soft and squishy!!!

So here are the pattern details, for this blanket I added an additional round of double crochet – UK (single crochet – US) to make a wider border and I made my tassels super chunky by wrapping them more. I actually cant remember how many balls of yarn I used…I think it was 6…which works out at 300g and I have some left over too!

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Angelece Blanket Free Crochet Pattern

Angelece Blanket PDF purchase

Happy Hooking!

Niki

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January Beanie Crochet Pattern…

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The January Beanie is now available for you to hook. This pattern is a bottom up construction and features a comfy ribbed brim and a beautiful ridged texture.

Suitable for all the family this beanie is quick to hook up and comes in sizes

Newborn
0 – 3 months
3 – 6 months
6 – 12 months
1 – 3 years
Child
Adult

There is also a section for adjusting for a custom fit if necessary.

Materials you will need:
Double knit / light worsted weight yarn – pattern recommends Stylecraft Special DK, Papatya Batik, Scheepjes DK but you could substitute.
(4.0mm) crochet hook or hook needed to acquire correct gauge
Tapestry needle
Tape measure
stitch marker (optional)
faux fur pom

The hat is designed to look great whether you choose to make it in one solid colour, or choose to to use a self striping yarn as in the picture below or in a fun colour fade as in the picture above.

It’s also a great stash busting project too, making these beanies a great addition to your stock if your a finished piece crochet seller or you sell at craft fairs, because you can make them from left over yarn from your other projects.

This crochet pattern has been fully pattern tested and is written in both UK and US crochet terminology.
UK stitches used – DC, TR, FPTR, Dec and working in back loops
US stitches used – SC, DC, FPDC, Dec and working in back loops
You will have access to a 25 minute video tutorial also.

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