Author: pippinpoppycock

Crochet

Around the Block

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I’m not one to block blankets, they get used so often and run through the wash cycle regularly, but I highly recommend blocking decorative pieces especially if made with cotton or a cotton blend. You don’t need any fancy tools.

Crochet, Stylecraft Yarn

Summer Crush Wrap

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I love this time of year, Winter is fast fading and its frozen crawls can no longer hold onto the softening soil as the Spring warmth stakes it claim and is ready to do battle allowing for the birth of a new season. As hedgerows and flower beds prepare themselves for the warm temptation of… Continue reading Summer Crush Wrap

Crochet, Patterns

Clover & Bramble Crochet Gnomes

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There are 8 gnome designs, a Clover & Bramble for each season. Each chapter (season) will break down colors, yarn amounts, decorations and the order the steps should be followed in. It is important to note that you follow the steps as instructed. This is a no sew pattern which means there is no guess work on where to place your nose, shoes and arms, they are joined as you go to the main body.

Knitting, Patterns, Stylecraft Yarn

AMOR Knit Along

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Its my pleasure to introduce to you to the AMOR Cardigan, the New Pippin Knit Along. The Amor Cardigan is a free pattern by Stylecraft Yarns using their lovely new yarn Amor.

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Floralia – Part Eight

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Well congratulation you made it! Your tiny little bloom has grown into a lovely garden of celebration and its finally ready for its border to perfectly frame your work. As you work on the border I want you to think back to the begging of our journey. Floralia was a festival in ancient Roman to… Continue reading Floralia – Part Eight

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Floralia Part Seven

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Good News!! You will only have 2 ends this week to sew in! yay. This weeks Part 7 of the Floralia CAL is one continuous part, all done in one color. The breathable mesh add a lovely border around your center panel framing all your hard work. Once you have the first couple of rounds… Continue reading Floralia Part Seven