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Hello, it's Freebie Friday and the weather is really warming up now.  So it's time to break out the sunglasses, whack on some sun cream and keep your head cool with these gorgeous crochet sun hats.  Here are six of my favourites, including hats for girls, boys, you and even dolly... Crochet Sun Hats Six to Make Take a trip down memory lane and crochet this hat inspired by The Little House series.  Pattern by Crochet For You. Straw Sun Hat This one is perfect for the little girl in your life.  Crocheted in pretty cotton.  Pattern by Daisy Cottage Designs. Shell Stitch Sun Hat This next pattern is great for both girls and boys and is designed by My Hobby is Crochet. Ocean and Sun This stunning hat by Drops Design features a pretty shell brim, perfect for keeping cool and looking pretty... Dune Hat This super cute linen stitch hat comes in 4 sizes and even one small enough for your doll.  The pattern is designe

Hello friends and welcome to another addition of my 2019 craft fair series.  This week I have been making these really cute note card sets.  They are so easy to make using Project Life Cards, some designer paper and a few other crafty bits and pieces.  I have chosen to keep my designs super simple so I can mass produce them for the craft fair.  I just wanted something that will be quick and easy to make for a bargain buy.  I got this idea from one of my favourite Youtubers  Lyriclover810 , she makes some really beautiful things and has a great craft fair series on her channel.  You should really go check her out and I will link her video at the end... Project Life Note Card Packs Materials Designer series paper Paper trimmer or scissors Project Life Cards (or any journaling cards) Glue (I prefer to use tape runners) Envelope punch board Bone folder (optional) Scoring board (optional)  Corner rounder (optional) Using a paper trimmer or scissors cut your

Gorgeous Crochet Dishcloths  Now most of us out there do not enjoy doing the washing up, but how can you not have a smile on your face when doing your dishes with one of these beauties?  I never really saw the fascination of making dishcloths until I made my own and now I am hooked.  It really does make house work seem less of a chore.  I have selected six of my favourite patterns for you to make... Put your crochet skills to the test and try out some cabling.  This dishcloth has the most gorgeous texture to it and would look great in a variety of colours.  The free download is available at Knit Pics. Crochet Celtic Weave Dishcloth Add a little bit of summer to your chores with these bright and cheery flower dishcloths designed by Doni Speigle.  The free download is available in her Ravelry store. Flower Power Dishcloth This simple design would be a great project for beginners.  It is designed by Karla Ann and available at Crochet Life. Ad

The Spring Garden Baby Blanket has been a popular pattern of mine and now you can enjoy this pattern free, here on my blog.  The blanket was inspired by the gorgeous colours Cath Kidston uses and is aimed at an advanced beginner, available in 2 sizes.  The larger size is great for a cot or even a sofa throw.  The smaller size can be used for the car seat, buggy or crib. Spring Garden Baby Blanket As a Lovecrafts affiliate I may receive a small commission for qualifying purchases... Materials Cot [pram] blanket:  Stylecraft Special Aran 1 ball each in shades Lemon, Baby Pink, Fondant, Pomegranate, Pistachio (or Meadow) and 4 [2] balls Cloud and Cream.  You may substitute any other Aran (Worstead) yarn for this project. Darning needle Hook 5 mm (H) hook . Size Approximately 110 x 110 cm for the cot  and 65 x 65 cm for the pram blanket. Ability Advanced beginner Abbreviations / Terms Us terms are used throughout (UK terms) sc - single crochet (doub

Six Free Crochet Summer Dress Patterns To Make Now we are finally into spring and the cold winter days are behind us, it's time to start crocheting with some pretty cotton yarns ready for summer.  I have compiled a beautiful selection of free crochet summer dress patterns perfect for your little one... My first selection is by The Lavender Chair.  She has so many delightful dress patterns that it's hard to choose between them (so I ended up picking 3 of her patterns).  The dress also comes with a matching sun hat. Falling Fans Dress This next design is by One Dog Woof and features a pretty diamond lace pattern.   Summer Diamonds Toddler Lace Dress   This gorgeous dress is designed by Theresa Knapp.  The green and turquoise makes a striking combination.  Your little girl will look adorable in this. Little Miss Allison's Dress This is my second selection by The Lavender Chair and also comes with a matching sun hat.  I