These have been my trusty headphones for years and years. So long, in fact, that the plastic “leather” that covers the cushions on the earmuffs and overhead bit started flaking away, so I had to make these crocheted covers for them. However, they look a bit…… dated, shall we say. And believe me, the plastic…… Continue reading Long Live Perfectly Functional Headphones
Tag: Yarny Creations
Project Roundup
This shirt is nearly done being upcycled (finally!); I just need to source some nice buttons, and it’s ready for winter. I have also started another crochet project – this one is a little smaller, though! Eventually, this leaf will be part of an ivy plant. I’ve also cut out another garment for myself, from…… Continue reading Project Roundup
The Biggest Crochet Toy I’ve Made
So a few years ago, I watched a tv show called Avatar: The Last Airbender, and I absolutely adored it. Great narrative, fantastic characters, brilliant animation; it’s a great show. I decided over the summer to crochet myself a sky bison (one of the awesome animals from the show), so meet Appa: He is b…… Continue reading The Biggest Crochet Toy I’ve Made
Tea at Yaz’s Updates
Last time you saw Tea at Yaz’s was last year, and a few things have changed since then. First and most importantly (according to Petra) are the hanging baskets. She’s planted them all with these trailing, flowering vines, which look lovely. Obviously, there’s these two beside the counter, and there’s one on the wall beside…… Continue reading Tea at Yaz’s Updates
Winter Knitwear
I’ve done quite a lot of crochet in my time, but I’ve never made a garment. Before now, that is! This tunic pattern came from Simply Sewing #146, and it was pretty simple. Only two panels, and some very nice textural stitches. I’ve used wool yarn here, for maximum natural fibre warmth. I plan to…… Continue reading Winter Knitwear
Updated Headband Pattern
For the first time since I wrote it four years ago, I’ve updated my first published crochet pattern! The pattern is for this simple headband: I took new photos (including this one above) and updated some of the notes. Hopefully they are now clearer for the first-time crocheter. You can find the link on this…… Continue reading Updated Headband Pattern
Project Roundup
I’ve used this metallic ribbon for curtain ties since I made these curtains a good few years ago now, and they’re getting a bit ratty. I came across this video about making medieval braid, and thought that I could use this technique to make nicer curtain ties, like this! I used spare yarn from an…… Continue reading Project Roundup
Blanket Revisited
Long-time readers may remember this blanket of Sarah’s: I love the colours, but not the construction methods for this one, so I thought this week I’d re-make it into something better. Like this! It’s longer than Sarah’s other miniature blanket, so perfect for covering the entire bed on cold nights. The colours are already suited…… Continue reading Blanket Revisited
Trees in Bloom
I thought it would be appropriate to finish this for this weekend, because it was Earth Day yesterday. It’s a small tree! Maybe it’s a very large bonsai rose bush or something. I found the pattern in an issue of Simply Crochet magazine, and modified it a bit to suit my purposes. Lemons would have…… Continue reading Trees in Bloom
Project Roundup: Two Sleeves and a Plant
First off, I’ve started a new life-sized dress on my treadle machine. The bodice is complete, and the collar is attached: I’m hoping to get the sleeves hemmed and attached before the end of the weekend. Okay, the second sleeves are much smaller. Afte I made Tiffany that short-sleeved patchwork shirt, I wanted to put…… Continue reading Project Roundup: Two Sleeves and a Plant
My Life in Miniature 