Author Archives: SoFred
A winter warmer
Well, I think the cold weather has well and truly set in. What better time than to crochet a cowl/scarf. I found this free pattern on fiberfluxblogspot.com For my cowl, I used wool from Spotlight (Bailey) and a 10mm crochet […]
Bringing artwork to life
This idea was first proposed to me a while back. I haven’t had the motivation/inspiration to do it, until now. I gave my daughter a piece of A3 paper and some drawing utensils and asked her to draw me a […]
Crochet Necklace/Cowl
After making my Broomstick Lace bracelet, I wanted to have a go at a necklace. I came across a very simple tutorial, unfortunately the material they had used is hard to get a hold of (Zpaghetti recycled t-shirt material). I […]
Broomstick Lace Bracelet
Broomstick lace, also known as jiffy lace and peacock eye crochet, is a historic crochet technique from the 19th century which is done using a crochet hook and another long slender item such as a knitting needle. Traditionally a broomstick […]
Not Star Wars
The last few months have been Star Wars, Star Wars, Star Wars. So it has been very nice indeed to play around with some different materials …
Punky Brewster hair model.
Thank you for the great pictures, your outfit looks awesome. You make the hair bands look good 🙂 Maybe I should have a go at some other designs??????
HOBO BAG
Tomorrow is Craft and Chat at the Centre, but due to a pupil free day, I have decided to spend the afternoon with both my children (worlds best mum right here). Our new teacher was going to show us how […]
Work Vests
I was asked if I could make some high visibility vests for the Kindy kids, for sure. I was supplied a pattern (which I ended up re drafting) and some high visibility material. Now, I am no hemmer, so […]
Darth Vader B’day Cake
My first and last Darth Vader cake …
Punky Brewster Hair Bands
Yes, I make to order (within my capabilities). A friend of ours wanted some Punky Brewster style hair ties for her daughter. I was sent an image of said hair ties and off I went. I am not much of […]