Hello Everyone!
Have you ever struggled to attach new yarn or wondered how to change colours?? Well have no fear, the magic knot is here to help you! It is so easy and simple and you will be changing colours in no time! Have a watch of the video below to see how its done!
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As well as making things I also love to read. I hate it when I carry my book in my bag and the front cover gets damaged and pages get creased. I have come up with a super easy pattern for a book sleeve. This project is suitable for beginner sewers and also makes an easy project for kids to have a go at.
Find the video on how too make your book sleeve here –
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Happy Sewing!
Hi Everyone!
Its been ages since I have done a blog post! I’ve been really busy with my University course and have had loads of work to do so I haven’t been blogging as much as I should at all!
Anyway, I have come up with a really east and super quick make that even the kids can do and will soon be making lots for their friends. Find the video here –
I love to see all your makes so don’t forget to tag me in your pictures on Instagram – @Lexie_Loves_Stitching.
Take care and happy crocheting!
Hello Everyone!!
Welcome to my Super Easy Cowl/Infinity Scarf tutorial! This is the most easiest pattern ever and can easily be worked up in an afternoon. Lets grab a cup of tea and get crocheting!
For this project, you will need –
To Begin – Chain 24
Round 1 – Treble crochet (tc) into fourth round from the hook and continue to tc into each stitch until you reach the end.
Round 2 – Chain 3 and turn your work. Tc into the same stitch as your chain 3, skip 2 stitches then 3tc into the next stitch. Continue working the skip 2 stitches, 3tc into the next stitch until you have 3 stitches left. Skip 2 stitches then 2tc into the final stitch. (22 Stitches)
Round 3 – Chain 3 and turn your work. 1tc into each stitch along. Be careful not to tc into the stitch that has your chain 3 in it. You want to tc in the stitch indicated below. (22 Stitches)
Round 4 – Chain 3 and turn your work. Tc into the same stitch as your chain 3, skip 2 stitches then 3tc into the next stitch. Continue working the skip 2 stitches, 3tc into the next stitch until you have 3 stitches left. Skip 2 stitches then 2tc into the final stitch. (22 Stitches)
Round 5 – Chain 3 and turn your work. Tc into the same stitch as your chain 3, skip 2 stitches then 3tc into the next stitch. Continue working the skip 2 stitches, 3tc into the next stitch until you have 3 stitches left. Skip 2 stitches then 2tc into the final stitch. (22 Stitches)
Round 6 Onwards – Keep repeating rounds 4 and 5 until your scarf reaches the desired length (I like it so it can wrap around me twice, but I can still breath ha ha!). Make sure that you end on a round 5 round. To join your scarf together simple, place the 2 ends together on top of each other and slip stitch together.
TA DA!!!!! You have finished your scarf!!!!
Thanks to the gorgeous Megan Daisy for being my model! Let me know how you get on with your make and feel free to message me if you have any issues with the pattern.
Take care and lots of crochet love
Hello everyone and welcome to my extra spooky Halloween blog!
Halloween is definitely one of my favourite times of the year. Cosy nights in under a blanket (crocheted of course), a mug of chai latte and a nice spooky horror film or two. In fact, sometimes I think that Halloween is better than Christmas! With the leaves falling off the trees it reminds me of new beginnings and starting again. So what better a way to celebrate this lovely season than crocheting your very own pumpkin!! This is a simple pattern that it suitable for beginners. Without further ado, grab your hook, yarn (& cup of tea) and lets start crocheting!!
For this pattern you will need –
This pattern uses UK TERMS and instead of a magic circle (yuck ha ha!!) we will use the chain method. This Pumpkin is crocheted in the round. You may want to use a stitch marker to place in your first stitch of each round so that you can keep your stitch count accurate.
To begin chain 2
Round 1 – 10 Double crochet (dc) into the first chain.
Round 2 – 2 double crochet (2dc) into each of the dc from the previous round (20 stitches).
Round 3 – dc into each stitch from round 2 (20 stitches)
Round 4 – 2dc into each stitch (40 stitches)
Round 5 to 8 – dc into each stitch (40 stitches in each round)
Round 9 – Double crochet 2 together (dc2tgr) all the way around (20 stitches). If you are not sure how to do this stitch, find a helpful YouTube video at the end of the pattern.
Round 10 – dc in each stitch (20 stitches). Start adding some stuffing to your pumpkin.
Round 11 – dc2tgr all the way around (10 stitches). Add some more of the stuffing.
Round 12 – dc2tog all the way around (5 stitches) then dc into opposite stitch in order to close the hole. Tie off your work leaving an extra long tail (40cm or more).
Thread your yarn needle to your long end. Insert your needle from the middle of the bottom of the pumpkin to the middle of top. Insert the needle from the middle of the bottom of the pumpkin to the top again and pull tight on the yarn (this will make your indentations) Continue this 8 times making the spaces even. Tie off.
For the leaves:
Using green yarn
To Begin – Chain 2
Round 1 – 8dc into first chain of the foundation chain and slip stitch into the first dc of the round to join.
Round 2: *chain 3, skip a stitch, slip stitch (ss) into next stitch* repeat * to * 4 times. Connect and tie off leaving a long end.
Sew onto the pumpkin and hide your ends.
Ta Da!!!!! You now have your very own Pumpkin!! Let me know how you get on with your makes and feel free to share on Instagram, just use the hashtag #lexiespumpkin
For those of you who don’t know how to double crochet 2 together, heres a quick video.
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