A nutty crochet blog for nutty people
I had the most encouraging encounter not too long ago. I met a lovely lady that is spreading love by handing out hearts. ❤ And I got one too! Anneke from Hartedeeltjes has made it her mission in life to make a difference with something small. She makes small cards with a little crochet heart… Continue reading Sharing hearts!
Do you have yarn left from Nuts about Squares, or any other project for that matter? You can use your leftover yarn to make a textured cushion to complement your finished blanket. I have named this design 'Mosaic Cushion', the texture resembles old mosaics found in some of the most beautiful places on our planet.
We have come to that fabulous moment in any project, the moment when you can step back and look at what you have made. We are making the border around our Nuts about Squares blanket as a finishing touch to a project I really enjoyed making. The border has been designed especially for Nuts about… Continue reading Nuts about Squares CAL – Border – Week 15
This week is an easy week for me, no new blog post to write for Nuts about Squares CAL, and at the same time that feels rather empty. I though I would share some behind the scene's photo's with you. For those of you that have been following along with the videos for Nuts about… Continue reading Nuts about Squares CAL – The making of the videos
The time has come to assemble all 35 of those fabulous squares making up Nuts about Squares CAL into one amazing blanket. I have purposefully taken two weeks for assembling our blanket because to my experience assembling a blanket is a LOT of work and needs to be done with care to ensure a fabulous end… Continue reading Nuts about Squares CAL – Joining the squares – Week 13 & 14
The video tutorials for Charlotte, designed by Dedri Uys, are finished (they have been for some time actually), but I have yet to give you an overview of the yarn amounts and colorway for my square. In this post you can find all the info in one place. Resources Written pattern for Charlotte by Dedri… Continue reading Charlotte – video tutorials, colorway & yarn amounts
Many happy weeks have come and gone, and it is amazing that we have already arrived at week 12 of Nuts about Squares CAL in which we will be making our last set of squares before joining our blanket. I have kept this square for last because it is one of my favorites for the CAL, this… Continue reading Nuts about Squares CAL – Week 12
Week 11 of Nuts about Squares CAL comes in like a little lamb but comes out roaring like a lion. You must be wondering what I am talking about! We are making In like a lamb, out like a Lion square by Margaret McInnes. Resources Add Nuts About Squares CAL to your Ravelry queue Nuts about Squares… Continue reading Nuts about Squares CAL – Week 11
Week 10 of Nuts about Squares CAL is all about rest and relaxation because this week you only need to make 2 squares. It gives those of you that are a bit behind time to catch up. This week we have 2 designs, so you are making one of each. The squares follow the rest and relaxation… Continue reading Nuts about Squares CAL – Week 10
We suddenly skip summer and head right into autumn with Week 9 of Nuts about Squares CAL. No, just kidding! I would hate to miss summer. The square this week is called Fall Blossom and is designed by Aurora Suominen. Resources Add Nuts About Squares CAL to your Ravelry queue Nuts about Squares CAL Information… Continue reading Nuts about Squares CAL – Week 9
