Catherine McLennan
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Crochet: Edging
Add a touch of elegance and sophistication to your crochet projects with this beautiful Spider Stitch Border Pattern. Perfect for enhancing the edges of blankets, garments, and home decor items, this versatile pattern combines simplicity and charm. Designed for both beginner and intermediate crocheters, the spider stitch creates a delicate and ...
Crochet: Washcloth / Dishcloth
C2C Crochet Lemon Peel Stitch Dishcloth Pattern and Tutorial with Video
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Crafting a handmade knitted shawl is a wonderfully rewarding experience, allowing you to create a beautiful garment that will be cherished for years to come. This pattern aims to guide you through the process of knitting a quick and easy shawl, with pretty lace eyelets.
Knitting: Scarf
Add a splash of colour to your outfit with this pretty garter stitch scarf. Knitted in soft cotton perfect for spring & summer.
Crochet: Toy Game
These crochet water balloons are great fun for your kids and they are reusable. Simply dunk in clean water and throw.
Crochet: Throw
I have disigned this crochet blanket with beginners in mind. It’s super simple and the video shows in detail how to make each stitch and also covers how to add in a new ball of yarn, or change colours. I hope this will be a great starter project, for new crocheters that would like to make their first blanket.
Crochet: Scarf
Part of the Charity Stash Bash CAL, a crochet scarf designed for absolute beginners. It’s a quick and easy pattern and matches the Basic Beanies.
Crochet: Glasses Case
This pattern was designed for the Charity Stash Bash CAL. Make this super cute case for your sunglasses or make them for your kids to keep their pencils in. Would also make a great hook case.
Crochet: Bracelet
Make these snazzy friendship bracelets, your kids will love them especially when made in colourful yarns. The pattern will use up those last scraps of cotton you have lying around and can be made with any gauge yarn, making it a great stash buster.
Crochet: Coaster
Pretty granny flower coasters to brighten up your home. Don’t you just love the instant gratification from finishing small projects? These would also make a great gift for someone, or to sell at the craft fair.
Crochet: Fingerless Gloves
Available from Lullaby Lodge Designs
Crochet: Washcloth / Dishcloth
This pattern was designed for the 2020 Charity Stash Bash CAL which is making items to donate to the Operation Christmas Child Appeal. Toiletries are among the items listed, for you to add to your shoe boxes and a handmade cloth accompanied with a nice bar of soap will be a great addition.
Crochet: Washcloth / Dishcloth
Looking for something quick and easy to make for Valentine’s Day? Or maybe a little something to treat yourself to? This pretty heart motif washcloth will make bath time more fun and is super quick to make.
Crochet: Earwarmers
This quick and easy pattern is the perfect thing to keep your ears cosy in the last of the winter weather and through spring. Sized from baby to large adult.
Crochet: Baby Blanket
This pattern is available free on my blog. CLICK HERE FOR THE FREE VERSION
Crochet: Afghan block
What better way to celebrate the end of summer and the beginning of fall with this gorgeous, sunny, sunflower, granny square
Crochet: Afghan block
This project uses a basic granny square and adding some surface crochet at the end, totally transforms the look of the square. Don’t feel intimidated by it being an advanced technique, as it is actually very easy once you get the hang of it.
Crochet: Washcloth / Dishcloth
Homemade dishcloths really brighten up your day, especially when they come in such delicious colours. This pattern could also be used for washcloths or even as a decorative doily or large coaster…
Crochet: Food Cozy
What better way to cool down in the summer, than with some delicious ice pops. Your kids will love these! These cosies will keep their little hands warm and keep the ice pops cool. They are so quick and simple to make, you can whip them up in no time at all.
Crochet: Afghan block
Learn how to crochet solid triangles in this easy tutorial suitable for beginners.
Crochet: Afghan block
Learn how to turn flat circles into granny squares, in this simple tutorial.
Crochet: Washcloth / Dishcloth, Towel
Colourful crochet dishcloth and tea towel set. Great starter project for a newbie crocheter. The dishcloth is worked in rounds in one piece and the tea towel is made by joining 2 squares together and then continuing in rounds.
Crochet: Pin Cushion
This super cute popcorn flower pincushion would make a lovely gift for someone crafty or a great addition to your knitting or crochet kit. I used Drops Lima DK for mine but you could use any DK yarn. It’s great for using up your stash and can be made in just an hour or two…
Knitting: Washcloth / Dishcloth
For those of you that have been waiting for this pattern (I had a number of requests for a knitted version of my Splashtime Washcloths) here it is. This pattern is aimed at beginner knitters and would make a great first project.
Crochet: Washcloth / Dishcloth
Gorgeously colourful crochet washcloths. Just the thing for bath time, home spa treatments or simply doing the dishes. Learn how to make them in this easy pattern suitable for beginners…
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
The Yarn Cakes Lace Slouchie is worked in the round on either double pointed needles or on a circular needle using the magic loop method. It is comprised of a variation of the Old Shale stitch. The lace is created by simple increases and decreases on a 4-row repeat, making this a perfect introduction to lace knitting. An adventurous beginner co...
Knitting: Scarf
The Yarn Cakes Shetland Lace Scarf is worked back and forth on straight needles and is comprised of a variation of the Old Shale stitch. The lace is created by simple increases and decreases on a 4-row repeat, making this a perfect introduction to lace knitting. An adventurous beginner could easily master this pattern. The yarn cake creates a l...
Knitting: Hot Water Bottle
Knit this cosy mini hot water bottle cover in super soft chunky yarn. Perfect for keeping warm in winter or easing aches and pains. The small size makes this hottie extremely portable, great for camping trips and would make a lovely gift.
Crochet: Bonnet
Keep your little ones cool in the sun this summer, with this cute pixie style bonnet crocheted in soft cotton.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
PDF knitting pattern to make this gorgeous knitted shawl with tassels. You will receive 1 digital download of The Caron Cakes Shawl pattern and a guide to making tassels. The finished measurement of the shawl is approximately 145 cm along the long edge. Instructions to make the shawl larger are also included.
Crochet: Edging
The Cute Bobble Edging can add a decorative touch and lots of texture to many different projects. Anything from blankets to dishcloths. The border would look great on garments too, scarves, shawls, hats, really anything you can think of. You can also play around with colours until you find your perfect style.
Crochet: Edging
Whether you’re an experienced crocheter or a beginner, this straightforward tutorial will guide you through crocheting a border with ease. We’ll start by discussing the essential supplies for this lovely project and introduce you to the crochet stitches and techniques required to create the Simple Shell Edging.
Crochet: Throw
Make this lovely modern granny stripe blanket, suitable for a boy or a girl. Pretty rainbow colours on a silver and white background. The perfect size for a cot, cot bed or great just as a sofa throw.
Crochet: Afghan block
Granny squares all wonky with twisty corners? Then this is the tutorial for you. Learn how to make the perfect granny square, a simple tutorial aimed at beginners. Any yarn with corresponding hook size may be used for this. Finished squares may be joined together to create a blanket or continue round after round to make a giant granny square…
Crochet: Baby Blanket
Crochet pattern to make this gorgeous granny flower baby blanket. The pattern is suitable for an advanced beginner and is written in US terminology. You will receive 1 digital download of the Spring Garden Baby Blanket pattern, which contains step by step instructions to make this beautiful blanket with round by round photos.
Crochet: Baby Blanket
PDF pattern to make this gorgeous granny square baby blanket. The pattern is suitable for beginners who know the basic stitches. This pattern is written in US terminology.
Crochet: Tissue Box Cover
Need a last minute gift for someone? This quick and easy pocket tissue holder is just the thing. Makes a perfect stocking filler or just a little something extra for that special someone. You can make this with any yarn weight and the pattern will also work to cosy up your mobile phone or tablet. The cover is easily adaptable for any size…
Crochet: Hanging Ornament
Make your Christmas baubles extra special by crocheting a festive sock yarn cover! You can use any sock yarn for this pattern.
