Bridget A

Patterns available as Ravelry Downloads

Crochet: Cowl
This furry cowl feels so luxurious! It’s like being hugged by a teddy bear. It is incredibly simple and quick to make. It’s super stretchy and slips right over the head with no loose or dangling ends to get caught on anything. I’ve made a bunch of these as gifts for my equestrian friends who ride in the winter because of its safety factor. Even...
Crochet: Scarf
This scarf is made in a branching leaves pattern using fingering weight colour change yarn and a 3.5mm hook.  Featured here is Garnmanufaktur Lola (300g/1125m) in the gorgeous Strelizia colourway. Lola is a hand-tied, 4-strand cotton/acrylic yarn from Germany which contains 6-8 colours giving you up to 16 colour changes depending on the Lola be...
Crochet: Shrug / Bolero
This gorgeous shrug features the peacock stitch which gives it its old-world lacey look. The shape of the shrug is inspired by the simplicity of Saori clothing weaving and sewing techniques, drawing from the Saori Margeurite Jacket. The size can be adjusted either by adding/removing repeats of the pattern, or simply by rolling the ‘collar’ when...
Crochet: Washcloth / Dishcloth
This dishcloth is both pretty and functional. It uses a suzette stitch for the body of the dishcloth but incorporates some texture to give it a bit of extra scrubbing power by using back loop only stitches to create ridges through the middle. A crab stitch, also known as a reverse single crochet (USA) or reverse double crochet (UK) creates a te...
Crochet: Scarf
I just love a really long scarf – one that can be wrapped around the neck several times for cozy, comforting warmth without being too bulky or feeling like you’re being strangled.  This Trellis Scarf fits the bill and is a perfect beginner’s scarf.  It is very quick and easy to make and is adaptable to any size you want.  
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
This is a large shawl which uses a modified version of filet crochet technique. It features Native American motifs from my own ‘lost history’. I was adopted at birth and only recently discovered my Choctaw ancestry. The design of this shawl was part of reclaiming my own heritage and history. The pattern is not suitable for yarns other than fing...
Crochet: Beanie, Toque
This beanie may look like it is knitted, but it is actually crocheted using a clever spiral of back loop only half double crochet stitches. One size fits most but the pattern can be easily adjusted in both width and length to fit your needs.
Crochet: Cowl
For Australians, ANZAC Day has special significance. It’s at Gallipoli that we found our national identity. We wear the poppy on this day each year to honour the sacrifice made by those who have served in our military in times of war.
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
The Entomology Wrap is a rectangular shawl that features a host of beautiful critters – butterflies, dragonflies, bees, and baby dragonflies - as well as leaves and divider rows made of the bead stitch. Each motif is presented as a separate section to give you creative control over your final creation. You can make it as written or you can dele...
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
This shawl can be made with any Sock weight yarn (1/fingering/superfine). It is not suitable for anything thicker than that (ie DK, Aran, Worsted).
Crochet: Cardigan, Beanie, Toque
The Butterfly Blessings Cardigan and Hat are the perfect gift for a baby girl. The butterfly stitch provides a see-through pattern on the front and back of the cardigan and the band of the hat. For summer weather, the versions pictured are made with cotton yarn but an acrylic or wool would give you a spring/autumn version. Instructions give you...
Crochet: Applique / Embellishment
The poppy is a symbol used in most Commonwealth nations for Remembrance Day. In Australia, we also wear them for Anzac Day. This year, because of the global pandemic, most ANZAC Day ceremonies are either cancelled or will be held with no spectators because of lockdowns and social distancing rules. There is a movement here to display poppies on ...
Crochet: Scrubber
The Marcus Scrubby is a great little addition to your kitchen cleaning arsenal. Because it is washable and reusable, it is eco-friendly. Made with a special scrubby yarn in either cotton or polyester, it has little rough nubbly bits that really get that baked on food off of your dishes, pots and pans without scratching them.
Crochet: Washcloth / Dishcloth
The Love Dishcloth is an easy to intermediate pattern which uses bobbles and front post double crochet (UK: front post treble crochet) stitches to add visual interest. These stitches also serve a practical purpose – they give a little extra ‘grunt’ to cleaning stubborn food off your dishes and benchtops.
Crochet: Washcloth / Dishcloth
Roxy’s Dischcloth is a very easy pattern, suitable for beginners. It uses the Suzette Stitch (sometimes called a Thicket Stitch) which is a combination of single and double crochets (double and treble crochets in UK terms). This stitch is perfect for when you want something that has some thickness to it but isn’t a yarn eater like a puff stitch...
Crochet: Fingerless Gloves
A fun fingerless glove for winter days when you want warm hands but need the dexterity of bare fingers. This pattern is for intermediate hookers or adventurous beginners. It incorporates the crocodile stitch and the diamond stitch. There are photos and a chart to help with these. I am always happy for you to message me or email me (longdogwool@...
Crochet: Washcloth / Dishcloth
Thick and resilient cotton dishcloths for all your kitchen and bathroom needs. Eco-friendly, washable and reusable! The patterns includes three different edgings and options for large (5dc) bobbles or small (3dc) bobbles.
Crochet: Washcloth / Dishcloth
Eco-friendly, washable and reusable dishcloth. The perfect stocking stuffer for Christmas!
Crochet: Washcloth / Dishcloth
This cute dachshund dishcloth is washable and re-usable making it an eco-friendly choice for the washing up in the kitchen and bathroom.
Crochet: Scarf
The Daughter of Dragons scarf is based on a wingspan or dragon tail shape. The ‘fins’ alternate between a closed, tight stitch (half double crochet/half treble crochet) and a more open stitch (front post double crochet/front post treble crochet with chain and skipped stitches) which gives it a lovely drape. This pattern was inspired by a friend...
Crochet: Cloche Hat
This chunky cloche hat works up quickly using Patons Gembrook chunky yarn and pairs beautifully with my One-hour cowl (see Ravelry for the pattern). You can accent the hat with any applique you like, or leave it plain. I’ve used a chunky butterfly here. The cloche hat was popular in the 1920s and wearing it not only keeps my head warm in winter...
Crochet: Cowl
This quick and easy cowl is the perfect accessory for cold winter days when you want to keep your neck warm but do not want the bulk of a big scarf. The pattern is simple enough to let the gorgeous coloured yarn speak for itself, but interesting enough to look as good in a solid colour.
Crochet: Applique / Embellishment
I originally designed this lovely dachshund for the ‘Bridget’s Dachshund Baby Blanket’ (also for sale on Ravelry and it INCLUDES this pattern). Of course, this appliqué can be used for a variety of projects. I originally made it out of Alpaca Boucle yarn (not for the beginner!) and acrylic yarn to match the blanket. However, the dachshund can b...
Crochet: Baby Blanket
This pattern includes patterns for both the blanket AND the dachshund appliqué. The appliqué can also be purchased separately on Ravelry. The blanket and dachshund can be made of any yarn you would like. Adjust your hook size as necessary according to the guidelines on the yarn label. The weight of the yarn you use and the size of the hook will...
Crochet: Scrubber
These eco-Tawashis are made from 100% COTTON and are brilliant to use in the kitchen or bathroom. They are machine washable so they can be used over and over again. Just don’t put them in the dryer! Cotton shrinks! (Please don’t ask me how I know this! LOL).