Here is part 2 of the Christmas Pick 'n' Mix Garland! If you missed Part 1 you can find that here. In Part 1 you can find the instructions for the following motifs: Mini Xmas Wreath Holly Stars (small and large) Santa Hat In Part 2 (this blog post) you will find the instructions for these motifs: Candy Cane Snowflake Christmas Tree Xmas bauble If you would like to have the full instructions for all 8 motifs (plus an exclusive 9th motif - gingerbread man!) and instructions fo

One of my favourite ways to add a bit of crochet to my seasonal home decor is with a garland. I have patterns for Spring and Autum/Halloween garlands but have yet to create one for Christmas. That is until now! When I sat down to start designing my perfect Christmas garland I had so many ideas for motifs that I could include. Initially, I tried to narrow it down to just two or three different ones but at Christmas we're allowed to indulge and be a bit excessive and over the t

With granny square appreciation day having just past I thought it the perfect time to share this fun project that is ideal for using up some scrap yarn. (In all honesty, the post was supposed to be released last week in time for Granny Square Day I'm just behind schedule - I blame the school holidays!) I needed a new coaster for my desk so that I could stop leaving coffee rings everywhere. Of course, I decided to make some! I chose to use cotton yarn because it works better w

It's another reading related free pattern this time! I tend to have both a kindle book and a physical book on the go at any one time and after crocheting myself a cute Daisy Delight Kindle Sleeve I wanted to make myself something to use with my physical read. I seem to be having a bit of a 'flower moment' so of course I chose to make a flower bookmark! These work up super quickly and the colour combinations are endless. Whilst I went for daisies you could choose any colour fo

This week we have been treated to some beautiful days of sunshine and blue skies. I've seen lots of clusters of snowdrops popping up and on one occasion even some daffodils. It feels like Spring is in the air - finally! Whilst many may say this is Fool's Spring, with Spring not truly beginning until the end of March it still feels like the perfect time to celebrate the lighter mornings and longer lasting days. We've even managed a couple after school walks this week which has