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Learned a new very old skill yesterday taught by  ๐Ÿ’™ Roosimine is a traditional Estonian knitting inlay technique that I ...
08/25/2024

Learned a new very old skill yesterday taught by ๐Ÿ’™ Roosimine is a traditional Estonian knitting inlay technique that I have seen (and worn) on so many garments and always was in awe of.

In the class we kept saying "it's like wizardry!" And it truly is! It's so magical to see the stitches come to life on your work and it so much easier than I thought!

I can't wait to test this new technique out on future projects ๐Ÿ˜

Workshop at and knit with Koigu Corriedale / Gotland yarn



I got me some stunning super soft pima cotton yarn today!!  has a tent sale on this month and I thought I'd check it out...
08/19/2024

I got me some stunning super soft pima cotton yarn today!! has a tent sale on this month and I thought I'd check it out ๐Ÿงถ๐Ÿธ

I found this gorgeous chartreuse yarn on sale andddd a bonus little stained glass mushroom plant stake!

I'm thinking of crocheting a halter top or a sarong (or both?) What do you think ๐Ÿค”

Yarn: Cascade Ultra Pima

Planning a crochet design with these  mini skeins โœจ๏ธI'm scheming up a colourful headscarf...I can't wait to get started!...
08/09/2024

Planning a crochet design with these mini skeins โœจ๏ธ

I'm scheming up a colourful headscarf...I can't wait to get started!

KPPPM fi*****ng weight 100% merino yarn

I accidentally crocheted a rainbow bunny today ๐ŸŒˆ๐Ÿ‡๐Ÿงถ Koigu Karmen Silk
07/25/2024

I accidentally crocheted a rainbow bunny today ๐ŸŒˆ๐Ÿ‡

๐Ÿงถ Koigu Karmen Silk

Finally getting around to sharing my finished Meshy Tank Top by .crochet ! ๐ŸŒธI used Koigu Jasmine 100% merino DK yarn in ...
07/17/2024

Finally getting around to sharing my finished Meshy Tank Top by .crochet ! ๐ŸŒธ

I used Koigu Jasmine 100% merino DK yarn in J882B (which shows so nicely in the ribbed section) and J0000.

I am in love with how it fits, which makes sense since the pattern is made to measure. I would love to make this in every colour for my summer wardrobe โ˜€๏ธ


Update on my top! ๐ŸšAlmost done just need to add the trims, bow andddd of course weave in my ends. So close!!I absolutely...
04/24/2024

Update on my top! ๐Ÿš

Almost done just need to add the trims, bow andddd of course weave in my ends. So close!!

I absolutely love that this pattern by .crochet
is made to measure so it's going to be so flattering! Might have to make a few of these tops for this summer ๐Ÿ‘€

Yarn: Jasmine and Kersti DK Merino
Pattern: Meshy Tank Top by .crochet

Made some pretty progress!! ๐ŸŒŸI'm loving the shell stitch! Just learned it this morning ๐ŸซกPattern: Meshy Tank Top by .croc...
04/21/2024

Made some pretty progress!! ๐ŸŒŸ

I'm loving the shell stitch! Just learned it this morning ๐Ÿซก

Pattern: Meshy Tank Top by .crochet
Yarn: Jasmine and Kersti DK Merino

Learned some crochet shaping last night starting work on my Meshy Tank Top by .crochet ๐ŸŒฑI'm making this top to teach me ...
04/18/2024

Learned some crochet shaping last night starting work on my Meshy Tank Top by .crochet ๐ŸŒฑ

I'm making this top to teach me some shaping basics so that I can (hopefully) design my own dress for a wedding I'm going to later this year in Mexico! Taking notes so I can replicate what I've done properly.

So far having a great time and can't wait to learn more new techniques as I go with this top โ˜บ๏ธ

Yarn: Jasmine DK Merino

All of my patterns (all 2 of them hehe) have photos at each and every step to make them super beginner friendly and clea...
04/02/2024

All of my patterns (all 2 of them hehe) have photos at each and every step to make them super beginner friendly and clear!!๐ŸŒผ Only know basic crochet stitches?? You should have no problem ๐Ÿ˜Š

Find my patterns on Ravelry and at thelittlesea.squarespace.com (๐Ÿ”—s in bio)

Went for a crafty lunch date yesterday with my very crafty and talented mum ๐Ÿ’– Growing up, she would always knit/crochet ...
03/25/2024

Went for a crafty lunch date yesterday with my very crafty and talented mum ๐Ÿ’–

Growing up, she would always knit/crochet us ponchos, scarves, and blankets and sew all of my sister's and my Halloween costumes and prom dresses. So much inspiration and knowledge from her!!

Lots of chats and project planning took place ๐Ÿ˜Š oh and a little yarn balling too ๐Ÿงถ

in Waterloo is the perfect sunny spot with local beers, tasty sandwiches etc โœจ๏ธ

๐ŸŒผ PATTERN AVAILABLE NOW ๐ŸŒผThe Daisy Chain Headband pattern is here, yay!This is a super beginner friendly crochet granny ...
03/21/2024

๐ŸŒผ PATTERN AVAILABLE NOW ๐ŸŒผ

The Daisy Chain Headband pattern is here, yay!

This is a super beginner friendly crochet granny square pattern that you can make with any Dk weight yarn, even scraps! As long as you have enough of one main colour ๐Ÿ˜Š

You can find the pattern to purchase on Ravelry

https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/daisy-chain-headband-5

Let me know if you have any questions about the pattern or project ๐Ÿฅฐ

HUGE hat making update!!! ๐ŸŒทHehe just kidding this is all I have managed to learn and get done so far on my Scrappy Cappy...
03/12/2024

HUGE hat making update!!! ๐ŸŒท

Hehe just kidding this is all I have managed to learn and get done so far on my Scrappy Cappy designed by

Tiny yarn, double pointed needles, shaping and modular knitting are all new to me so this has been very slow going (this is about 3 nights of progress) but it's satisfying to see it actually shaping up! ๐Ÿฅฐ

Yarn: Paint Can of 5 x 25g mini skeins fi*****ng weight merino

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Fresh project hitting the needles this week! โœจ๏ธI bought my first pair of double pointed needles to make the Scrappy Capp...
03/06/2024

Fresh project hitting the needles this week! โœจ๏ธ

I bought my first pair of double pointed needles to make the Scrappy Cappy by out of a paint can

This will be my first time making something with DPNs and my first try doing more complicated modular knitting so wish me luck!

Excited to get started hopefully tomorrow ๐Ÿ˜Š

So awesome to see my hat design being made by you guys! This one is by  and they have kits for it in their store๐ŸงถPattern...
03/02/2024

So awesome to see my hat design being made by you guys! This one is by and they have kits for it in their store๐Ÿงถ

Pattern: Floral Frills Bucket Hat by me ๐ŸŒทyou can find it on Ravelry and on my website! (Link in my bio)

It's super beginner crochet friendly and a quick project.

Yarn: Jasmine you can buy Floral Frills kits from them too!

Just me trying to find a way to show the full length of the sleeves without having to be a mile away ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ’–I am sooo happy w...
02/29/2024

Just me trying to find a way to show the full length of the sleeves without having to be a mile away ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ’–

I am sooo happy with how this sunshiney piece turned out! Stay tuned for part 2... ๐Ÿ‘€

Pattern: Lacey Crochet Bolero by
Yarn: air mix Alpaca
Yellow main yarn is thrifted!


So great to see my pattern made up! ๐Ÿ˜Š Oliver's Originals has kits!
02/29/2024

So great to see my pattern made up! ๐Ÿ˜Š Oliver's Originals has kits!

Here she is! ๐Ÿ’–๐ŸŒผ๐ŸŠ๐Ÿ€๐Ÿ”ฎThis was such a happy project to whip up over the past week, I just finished the sleeves last nightI f...
02/26/2024

Here she is! ๐Ÿ’–๐ŸŒผ๐ŸŠ๐Ÿ€๐Ÿ”ฎ

This was such a happy project to whip up over the past week, I just finished the sleeves last night

I followed 's YouTube tutorial for her Lacery Crochet Bolero and it's fully customizable to make it fit exactly how you want it! So fun!

Yarn: contrast colours air mix Alpaca
Yellow main colour thrifted (wool blend?)

Can't wait to add some sunshine to any outfit from now on ๐Ÿ˜


๐ŸŒผ Another Bolero update ๐ŸŒผShe is shaping up so nicely and I finally added the 5th and final colour ๐Ÿ˜ I'm loving how off-r...
02/23/2024

๐ŸŒผ Another Bolero update ๐ŸŒผ
She is shaping up so nicely and I finally added the 5th and final colour ๐Ÿ˜ I'm loving how off-rainbow this is turning out.

Can't wait to finish the sleeves this weekend!!

Pattern: Lacey Crochet Bolero by
Yarn: Air Mix Alpaca for the contrast colours
Main yellow I scored at the thrift store!

Bolero Update ๐ŸญThe top collar portion is done, now I'm working on my first sleeve! I'm getting so excited ๐Ÿ˜Pink and Gree...
02/20/2024

Bolero Update ๐Ÿญ

The top collar portion is done, now I'm working on my first sleeve! I'm getting so excited ๐Ÿ˜

Pink and Green Yarn: Air Mix Alpaca Blend
Yellow: thrifted (wool blend?)

Pattern: Lacey Crochet Bolero by
(Tutorial on YouTube)

A cutie spotted in the wilderness decked out in The Little Sea ๐ŸฆŒ๐Ÿ’•I made this hat for my boyfriend last winter out of  Ch...
02/20/2024

A cutie spotted in the wilderness decked out in The Little Sea ๐ŸฆŒ๐Ÿ’•

I made this hat for my boyfriend last winter out of Chelsea Merino (pattern made up by me) and he needed some extra warmth so he sported my Gingham Cowl out of Koigu Kersti Merino ๐Ÿฅฐ

Progress so far on my version of the Lacey Crochet Bolero by  ๐Ÿ’– been having fun working with so much colour ๐ŸŒŸ๐Ÿ˜Can't wait...
02/19/2024

Progress so far on my version of the Lacey Crochet Bolero by ๐Ÿ’– been having fun working with so much colour ๐ŸŒŸ๐Ÿ˜

Can't wait to keep working on this cozy piece!

Pink yarn: Air Mix Alpaca Blend in colour 39
Yellow: thrifted! Not sure it's fibre but it definitely has some wool in it?

I learned how to crochet letters this weekend to make my nephew a name garland for his bedroom door ๐Ÿฅฐ he just turned one...
02/12/2024

I learned how to crochet letters this weekend to make my nephew a name garland for his bedroom door ๐Ÿฅฐ he just turned one ๐Ÿฅน

Thinking I might make an upgraded puffy/stuffed version soon to make it hold its shape better but this one is cute for now ๐Ÿ˜Š

100% cotton yarn

These two cutie headbands are in the shop ๐Ÿ’– you can find them and a few other little accessories at thelittlesea.squares...
02/08/2024

These two cutie headbands are in the shop ๐Ÿ’–
you can find them and a few other little accessories at thelittlesea.squarespace.com ๐Ÿซถ

Both are 100% merino wool so they are cozy with none of the itch โœจ๏ธ

I knit my best friend a vest! โค๏ธ (you might call her my vest friend??)This project taught me so many new little techniqu...
02/02/2024

I knit my best friend a vest! โค๏ธ (you might call her my vest friend??)

This project taught me so many new little techniques I hadn't tried before and was my very first time holding together 2 kinds of yarn! I've only ever followed like 2 or 3 knitting patterns before this, so that was also interesting. I realized I was twisting my purled stitches halfway through the project, but what can ya do, adds some texture ๐Ÿ˜…

๐Ÿ“Pattern: Holiday Slipover by
๐ŸงถYarn: Bulky Wool blend and Filcolana Tilia Kid Mohair and Silk
(both from )

It is definitely not perfect, but I am very proud of making her something custom and warm for her birthday โค๏ธ

Would love to make this pattern again!

A process video is coming soon ๐Ÿซถ

The Sweetheart Headband is finished!! ๐Ÿ’Œ I think she turned out really cute and she is going to be my earwarming staple f...
01/30/2024

The Sweetheart Headband is finished!! ๐Ÿ’Œ I think she turned out really cute and she is going to be my earwarming staple for the rest of the winter ๐Ÿ’•

Should I make more of these? Should I make them available to purchase or maybe even a pattern?

Craft with your friends every chance you get ๐ŸงกA happy December craftdate at  with .xu
01/19/2024

Craft with your friends every chance you get ๐Ÿงก

A happy December craftdate at with .xu

I released my first crochet pattern in 2023!!.๐ŸŒป this was a goal I didn't even realize I had been dreaming of for a long ...
01/09/2024

I released my first crochet pattern in 2023!!.๐ŸŒป this was a goal I didn't even realize I had been dreaming of for a long time and it has been so amazing that a few people have actually purchased it and want to make my creation!!! I can't believe it ๐Ÿฅฐ

If you want to make your own, you can find the Floral Frills Bucket Hat Pattern on Ravelry through the link in my bio ๐Ÿ’–

I would absolutely love to answer any questions and help you make one, message me anytime!

Pattern: Floral Frills Bucket Hat by me ๐Ÿ˜Š
Yarn: Kersti Dk Merino or Jasmine DK Merino

You can also now order kits to make your own from at koigu.com/shop!

This little guy is getting picked up today! โค๏ธ what a wonderful gift from a best friend to a best friend ๐ŸฅฐAcrylic handpa...
01/04/2024

This little guy is getting picked up today! โค๏ธ what a wonderful gift from a best friend to a best friend ๐Ÿฅฐ

Acrylic handpainted on glass

As promised closeups of each of these 6 babies from my biggest order of the orb season ๐ŸฅฐI feel like my technique got bet...
01/03/2024

As promised closeups of each of these 6 babies from my biggest order of the orb season ๐Ÿฅฐ

I feel like my technique got better and better as I painted this season! Very proud of how these turned out ๐Ÿ˜Š

Acrylic handpainted on glass

These 2 were a very special custom portrait set I did for my boyfriend's family for Christmas โค๏ธ the first one captures ...
01/02/2024

These 2 were a very special custom portrait set I did for my boyfriend's family for Christmas โค๏ธ the first one captures the spirit of their recently passed away family dog Bailey and the second welcome their new family pup Shelby โญ๏ธ

Acrylic handpainted on glass

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