12 days of Christmas; Crochet: Ruler or broom stick lace technique

12 days of Christmas; Crochet: Ruler or broom stick lace technique

Ruler lace or Broomstick lace is a soft textured lace. Pattern can be used on blankets, shawls, sweaters or jumpers, scarves or as desired. The pattern is a combination of large loops worked over a stick or metric ruler. See step by step pictures and instructions...
0-3 months old sweater/jumper with buttonhole shoulder opening machine knitting pattern using sk280 knitting machine

0-3 months old sweater/jumper with buttonhole shoulder opening machine knitting pattern using sk280 knitting machine

Here is a free machine knitting pattern by Anino Ogunjobi to fit a newborn or 0-3 months old baby. 0-3 months old sweater/jumper with buttonhole shoulder opening machine knitting pattern using sk280 knitting machine can be adapted for any flat bed knitting machine. If...
Round neck knitted sweater with buttonhole shoulder opening Knitwear of the week by Ahudybery

Round neck knitted sweater with buttonhole shoulder opening Knitwear of the week by Ahudybery

The knitwear of this week is a lovely machine knitted sweater with a round neck buttonhole shoulder opening  and a layered skirt made by Anino Ogunjobi. Skirt pattern is butterick: B4593 You can watch the video on how to  design and  knit the round neck sweater below,...

Make a Heart/Have a Heart to stop bullying

The editor of Crochet World, Carol Alexander, alerted us to an inspiring project called The Peyton Heart Project. It has a sad beginning. The project is named after a 13-year-old who committed suicide after years of bullying. The group is asking crafters to make small...