Free daffodil pattern

Ok here it is. I was gawping out back at the mass of land and noticed one very lonely daffodil sat proudly among the blackberry bushes. The light hit it just right and was enough for me to get the inspiration I needed to get my crojo back.

It led to this new pattern and I want to make it available to all.

I must insist that you do not take this pattern and sell it, if you want to share it provide a link do not make copies of this pattern.

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Do not sell the finished product on.

Ok daff pattern
Make  5 petals
Chain 11, 1dc in second chain from hook, 1 dc, 1tr x5, 1dc x3, turn piece and work opposite side of the chain, ch2, 1dc x3, 1tr x5, 1dc X2,  Ch1,  1 hdc x3, 2tr x6, 1hdc X2,  2hdc in Ch3 space, 1hdc X2,  2tr x6, 1hdc, 1dc, 1slst. Tie off, make 5 petals per flower.

Sew petals together 1/4 to 1/3 of the way up.

Create centre of flower.
Work this part in a spiral.
Leaving a long tail make a 3 chain, 9tr in 3rd chain from hook.
Round 2. *2tr, 1tr*    repeat *x 5
Round 3. 1tr around
Round 4. 1tr around, 1 hdc 1 slSt.  Tie off. Sew on to petal ring.
Dada all finished
Enjoy and honest feedback welcome as always.

Crutch comfies free pattern

As you may know I have a chronic illness.
Sometimes this illness prevents me leaving the house other days I walk like the average able bodied person. Unfortunately I spend a lot of time walking with an aid. My crutch (cane to some of you) tends to leave me with a ton of pain in my hand. It also leaves me with bruises on occasion, talk about insult to injuries.

To combat this I've adapted my own stick with easily removable crutch comfies, they work up fast and actually help my pain. I've decided to share this pattern with you for free.

This pattern is free to use but not to be used to make items for sale. You may use it to give finished item as a gift but not for profit. Items can be made and given to charity. Do not take the pattern and claim it as your own, that's just rude.

I always line the handle with a foam pipe cover, I pick up a pack of two from the pound shop and cut them down to size 1 pipe makes approximately 5 to 6 covers.

My crutches are standard size issued from hospital or bought online for £20 per pair

CRUTCH COMFIES.
I used 1 strand of seriously chunky and 1 of dk together at the same time dk is optional for the cuff.
    CANE CUFF seriously chunk and dk, 8mm hook
Row 1, magic circle, ch2, 9hdc in circle. Place stitch marker.(10sts)
Row2, (1dc, 2hdc) repeat to end of row. (16sts)
Row3-9, 1hdc in each stitch around.
Row 10, 1 hdc around up to 1 stitch from end, 1sc. Tie off and weave in ends.

BUTTON FASTENING STRAP. 3mm hook, dk wool
Row 1 Chain 27, hdc in 3rd chain from hook, 1dc in each stitch to end, ch2 and turn
Row 2, 1 hdc every stitch to end, ch2 turn
Row 3, 1 hdc for 3 stitches, chain 4 skip 2 stitches, 1 hdc in each stitch to end, ch2 turn
Row 4, 1dc to chain space, 3 hdc in chain space, 1hdc in every stitch to end, ch2 turn
Row 5, 1 hdc across Ch2 turn
Repeat row 2-5 again to create second button hole
Tie off leaving a long tail, sew to cane cuff at end WITHOUT BUTTON HOLES. Weave in ends

BUTTON STRAP. 3mm hook dk wool
Row 1, Ch12, hdc in 3rd chain from hook, hdc in each stitch to end, chain2 turn
Row 2-10, 1hdc to end, ch2 turn

Leaving a long tail sew to opposite side of cuff.
Sew 2 buttons to this piece.

Slip on to cane and button around the stick.



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New crochet patterns, you decide

As of now I'm creating a new load of patterns some paid some free. At the moment the only patterns I have are various sized shark slippers, the ones not yet done are because of a wool shortage. Unfortunately I can't get out to replenish my stash so they're on hold. While they're on hold I need something to make. I have a bad case of itchy fingers.

I have pattern block, no idea as what to make yet though.
I have decided to throw it out there.
What do you want to see? Want to make something but can't find a pattern? Found a pattern but its tiny and you want a bigger version? Get in touch either through our new Facebook page or leave a comment through google+. I'll pick from your requests and make the pattern available to everyone who hits the follow button as soon as it's complete.
Quick guys ill no longer take suggestions from the end of February 2016.  I'll try and do as many as I can not everyone's suggestions will make the cut. I'll make as many as I can though. So guys what are you waiting for get sending suggestions.

Wool winders: worth buying?

Lately among the crochet community I've seen lots of talk about wool winders. Mainly two questions come up "what's it do?" And "what's the point?"  Many people gave the same answers so I bought one and put it to the test. The average price for a manual crank is around £10gbp not overly cheap for many.

Wool winder in red and cream

First were gonna hit the "what's it do?"
The usual answers I've seen have been along the lines of it making yarn cakes.

Next question is "what's the point?"
Now I've seen a few answers to this. According to the crochet community it saves space because yarn cakes are more compact than balls. This isn't really true. A skein is bigger yes but a ball isn't. What you consider a ball may differ from country to country so I believe the people referring to them being smaller than a ball I believe are using what the uk refer to as a skein. See photo for reference

ball of wool

Skein of wool

Some claims are that it's easier than winding a ball. This is true-ish . It takes me 20 mins to wind a dk 100g ball by hand however it took me 2 minutes (yes I timed myself) to create a yarn cake from a skein, less from a ball. But. There's always a but. It's a pain, I had to use one hand to turn the crank that winds the wool but I also had to hold the arm which holds your strand because it kept trying to pack itself away.

Yarn barf for those wondering 

The other claim is its easier to crochet from. My gosh is this true, usually I find myself fighting yarn barf which takes up so much time that I could be using to complete my wips. The centre pull mean your yarn sits pretty while you work. No more running round the floor after an escapee ball or yanking it's all smooth sailing.

I personally pop an empty toilet roll tube on my winder and make my cake around it so I can now use a free standing toilet roll holder to crochet from, I never lose my centre and my cake doesn't unravel itself. I even slide my label inside each tube so I always know what I have in my stash.

Personally I'm glad I bought one but ill leave you to decide now that your clued in.