This scarf is made using two strands of yarn together to create a very pretty tweedy effect. By changing the colours you will create a completely different look.

Sugar’n Cream is soft, yet strong and wearable, with loads of colours to chose from. Thicker, it is perfect for a rug.

For the 3rd cushion in my Kaleidoscope collection I wanted to show more detail of the crochet stitches so I needed to use a finer yarn.

When I designed this cushion late spring was here and wild campion growing alongside ‘Ladys Mantle’ (alchamelia mollis) appeared in the garden.

I came across this variation on a double crochet which gives a similar look to a bullion stitch and is a lot easier to make. Depending on how big you want your bullion stitch lookalike you make the clusters bigger by using more double crochet.

I came across this variation on a double crochet which gives a similar look to a bullion stitch and is a lot easier to make. Depending on how big you want your bullion stitch lookalike you make the clusters bigger by using more double crochet.

This throw uses granny squares with bands of crochet to create a lovely design that looks much more complicated than it is. Change the colours for a completely different effect. Rusts, oranges and reds would create an ‘Autumn’ style throw and pale pinks, creams and blues would make a beautiful baby blanket.

How to make the patchwork cushion

I always use combinations of different yarns when I am making projects. I wanted a luxurious feel to the scarf and by sticking to my ‘use quality yarns’ when you can’ principle the result is just that. The combination of cashmere, alpaca, silk and Merino gives a beautiful soft plush scarf, perfect for Autumn and Winter!

Yarn

This is a very simple pattern to make and using double crochet in this way creates a textured effect. Finishing off with raised flowers produces a very pretty personalised child’s hanger. I used a soft baby double knit wool with a 3.5.mm crochet hook. If the size of your work when finished seems larger than the hanger, remember that you have th...

This sweet baby pink hanger is perfect for your baby or toddler. It’s quick and easy to make. I added some bows to make it extra special, some crochet flowers would also look very nice.