Yarn Review Purple Cow & Robin egg is how you make some fancy legs
A stunning colour combo from Black Stag Yarn is the subject of today's review. Before going any further I cannot move on without...
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Babs Rudlin
Apr 15, 20212 min read
Popcorn at the Movies CAL Part 2
The first part was super simple, unless it was your first time working with a magic circle which could have been an issue for some. This...
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Babs Rudlin
Apr 12, 20212 min read
Popcorn at the Movies CAL Part 1
Here we are ready to begin the new CAL for March. I'm making a version of the shawl along with everyone else and will be sharing my wip...
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Babs Rudlin
Apr 12, 20211 min read
Giveaway & CAL Update
So excited to give a quick update/reminder for you today. Reminder Today is the last day to enter the FREE Instagram April Abundance...
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Babs Rudlin
Apr 12, 20211 min read
Mama Ruth Popcorn at the Movies CAL Giveaway
Hi, I’m Muma Ruth and I’m delighted to be taking part in this amazing giveaway for the Popcorn at the Movies CAL with @babsgetscrafty....
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Babs Rudlin
Apr 11, 20212 min read
C2C Dog Blanket
A very simple and very cuddly blanket which was crafted for our Mini Schnauzer Sophie after a serious, life threatening surgery a couple...
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Babs Rudlin
Apr 8, 20212 min read
Featured Crafter: JM Arts
JM Arts is the business name of Jay. Jay creates the most stunning miniature amigurumi that I have ever seen! Jay is currently working...
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Babs Rudlin
Apr 6, 20212 min read
April Abundance Giveaway
Yes I am indeed running a giveaway as part of a larger month of giveaways, organised by the Yarn Lovers Loop. You can read more about...
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Babs Rudlin
Apr 6, 20213 min read
Building a Community on Instagram
By Lily Langman Social media is now an integral part of our lives and with the arrival of the Pandemic, people are spending more and more...
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Babs Rudlin
Mar 2, 20211 min read
Crochet Cuffs Round The Post
Stitch of the Week A simple to use technique to finish off sleeves, collars and hats with a stretchy rib style cuff. You can change the...
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Babs Rudlin
Feb 19, 20213 min read
Waffle Stripe Cowl
Free Crochet Pattern This time around I'm finally making something with the ever popular waffle stitch. It has been on my list of...
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Babs Rudlin
Feb 17, 20213 min read
Waffle Stitch Flat
Crochet Stitch of the Week This stitch has been on my todo list for ages. It is full of memories of sleep overs at my Grandparents house...
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Babs Rudlin
Feb 16, 20211 min read
Joining Yarn with an Invisible Knot
This is my goto join for new yarns, no loose ends to weave in and everything in neat and tidy. A very popular tutorial from the Babs...
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Babs Rudlin
Feb 10, 20213 min read
The Dragons Tail by Lee Carter
Free Crochet Pattern This stunning pattern is another magical creation of simple stitches and repeats designed by Lee Carter. By...
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Babs Rudlin
Feb 6, 20218 min read
Hidden Hearts Throw US Terms
Free Crochet Pattern I wanted to make something for my son, who doesn't like overtly showy signs of affection. Not only is he a teen...
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Babs Rudlin
Feb 6, 20218 min read
Hidden Hearts Throw UK Terms
Free Crochet Pattern I wanted to make something for my son, who doesn't like overtly showy signs of affection. Not only is he a teen...
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Babs Rudlin
Feb 4, 20212 min read
Full Hearts Crochet Border
Stitch of the Week There is a mini heart collection of three borders all featuring hearts of different shapes and sizes for this weeks...
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Babs Rudlin
Feb 4, 20211 min read
Picot Heart Crochet Border
Stitch of the Week There is a mini heart collection of three borders all featuring hearts of different shapes and sizes for this weeks...
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Babs Rudlin
Feb 4, 20211 min read
Tiny Picot Hearts Crochet Border
Stitch of the Week There is a mini heart collection of three borders all featuring hearts of different shapes and sizes for this weeks...
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Babs Rudlin
Jan 28, 20213 min read
Twin Wing Shawl
Free Crochet Pattern This ia a truly enjoyable C2C make, which for some reason in this colourway has overtones of Wonder Woman. If you...
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Babs Rudlin
Jan 22, 20213 min read
Diagoncowl by Lee Carter
This is a really fast project to make up, perfect for beginners, using only a couple of stitches and chains throughout. I made up the...
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Babs Rudlin
Jan 18, 20213 min read
End of Life Hearts for NHS Free Crochet Pattern
I've recently been contacted by a local Nurse asking for knitters help as the Covid -19 End of Life ward is rapidly running out of...
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Babs Rudlin
Jan 14, 20213 min read
New Year Mitten Crochet Along - Part 4
We're down to the final part now, the finger toppers. These are optional, if you prefer to let your fingers feel the fresh wintery air...
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Babs Rudlin
Jan 13, 20213 min read
Buffalo Plaid Placemats
FREE PATTERN With Burn's Night on the horizon my mind always turns to tartans and plaid. My American friends refer often to Buffalo...
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Babs Rudlin
Jan 12, 20212 min read
New Year Mitten Crochet Along - Part 3
We're just about to split your marvelous creations for the thumbs so get ready to crochet along with me in this FREE CAL....
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Babs Rudlin
Jan 11, 20216 min read
Crochet Spiral Pom Poms
I get bored with the standard pom pom for a hat... I was looking at a recent make from my talented friend Amanda Price and the Unicorn's...
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Babs Rudlin
Jan 7, 20212 min read
New Year Mitten Crochet Along - Part 2
Well done, you made it past the most complex part of the pattern. It may seem mean to give that complex stuff to you first, but one -...
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Babs Rudlin
Jan 5, 20213 min read
New Year Mitten Crochet Along - Part 1
Yes we've made it in to 2021, New Year, new opportunities and new hope. Learn more about the event, grab your supplies and get ready to...
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Babs Rudlin
Jan 4, 20213 min read
FREE Textured Ripple Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern
So we've come to the end of the year and I'm anxiously looking around me for something to cast on to calm me back down. My favourite...
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Babs Rudlin
Dec 28, 20202 min read
New Year Mitten Crochet Along
Yes that's right... it's not fair that the happy hookers among us are missing out on all the mitteny goodness. I'll be starting the...
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Babs Rudlin
Dec 15, 20202 min read
How to Crochet Crocodile Stitch | The Scales
This is the second of two tutorials to create the stunning crocodile stitch in crochet. This is where the beauty of the stitch becomes...
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Babs Rudlin
Dec 15, 20202 min read
How to Crochet Crocodile Stitch | V Stitch
This is the first of two tutorials to create the stunning crocodile stitch in crochet. This is one of the first stitches I learned,...
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Babs Rudlin
Dec 14, 20202 min read
How to Crochet a Simple 5 Point Star
A fun and fast make for applique, wizards robes, witches wands, Fairy Godmother's wands and of course our very own Winter Fir Teacosy....
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Babs Rudlin
Dec 12, 20205 min read
Crochet a Christmas Tea Cosy
As we spend more time closeup and personal with our immediate family and friends , via zoom, there is ever more opportunity to spill the...
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Babs Rudlin
Dec 10, 20203 min read
Blocking Acrylic Yarn with Steam
I quick tutorial on how easy it is to create beautifully blocked fabric for your knitting and crochet projects with Acrylic yarns. You...
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Babs Rudlin
Dec 9, 20201 min read
How to Size Mystery Yarns in Your Stash
We all have a selection of leftovers, donations or eagerly wound skeins which have now lost their information sitting in our stash of...
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Babs Rudlin
Nov 25, 20201 min read
Making a Crochet Squid
So the first two octopus goodies have been made for my niece‘s baby shower. Now it’s onto the final, not a toy, make. After sharing some...
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Babs Rudlin
Nov 25, 20201 min read
Crochet a set of Octopus Baby Items
My niece is expecting her first baby this year, making me feel super old. They call the bump ‘squid’ so I thought it would be fun to make...
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