Craft Tips & Patterns Jess Crafting Lavender Flowers Plant Hello there! I am so excited to share the patterns for the lavender and sunflower plants that I made a while back. These were so fun to design and make and I think it really helped me gain confidence in designing more crochet patterns. We are also fully into autumn now and I have a few autumn themed appliques to share! The toadstool and acorn appliques were such a delight to design and make and are part of the autumn garland patterns...
19 days ago • 1 min read
Craft Tips & Patterns Jess Crafting Neckerchief Hello there! It's the end of August and I wanted to share some of the patterns I have been working on! I have finished the Summer Garland, that includes a watermelon, a ice cream cone, a popsicle, and a sun! I have shared these free patterns on my blog and Youtube channel as well. Take me to the patterns! Scroll down to check out the video tutorial for the crochet bowtie neckerchief too! Granny Square Placemat Craft Tip: Working in the round?...
2 months ago • 1 min read
Craft Tips & Patterns Jess Crafting Granny Square Hello there! I really love tulips, both real ones and crochet ones, and when I wanted something to keep my bus card on my key ring I decided to make a little tulip card holder key ring. It adds a little bit of fun to the card holder and it's useful! You can carry your bus card around with you and have easy access to it! Take me to the pattern! Blocked Granny Squares Craft Tip: Do your finished crochet items curl up? Try steam blocking with an...
4 months ago • 1 min read
Craft Tips & Patterns Jess Crafting Granny Square Placemat Hello there! It’s summer time here and I finally have the energy to write out some blog posts for some patterns I’ve made a while back! First up is this cute crochet granny square placemat. I used Aunt Lydia’s Crochet Thread for this pattern, but you can use any crochet thread or lace yarn. The granny square placemat pattern will showcase doing the granny square pattern in a circle, which I think turns out quite nice. Take me to the...
4 months ago • 1 min read
Craft Tips & Patterns Jess Crafting Simple Crochet Coaster Hello! I had some crochet thread that I haven’t used in years and didn’t want to get rid of it, because you never know! hehe So here is a simple crochet coaster with colour pattern! This does require a 2.00 mm hook so it might take little longer than usual to complete, but I think it is quite nice with a little splash of colour for the border. Get Stitching! Easter Eggs Pattern Craft Tip: Are you like me and start different projects...
6 months ago • 1 min read
Craft Tips & Patterns Jess Crafting Home Sweet Home Cross Stitch Pattern Hello there!I haven’t posted a cross stitch pattern in a while since I have been crocheting away. This Home Sweet Home Cross Stitch pattern was recently in my shop but the listing expired and I decided to update it a little bit with a section to put your Wi-Fi information on it if you would like! This pattern is very beginner friendly and it includes the alphabet, numbers, and symbols you will need to make your own! No...
7 months ago • 1 min read
Craft Tips & Patterns Jess Crafting Hello! Happy Spring!This month I want to share some spring-themed patterns I have been working on! With Easter coming up I have a few different egg patterns to share and also a new blackwork pattern. I also made some appliques that you can turn into cute spring themed bunting. Get the patterns here Craft Tip: Craft at your own pace. It can seem like everyone else is making everything very quickly, but if we are always comparing ourselves to how many...
8 months ago • 1 min read
Craft Tips & Patterns Jess Crafting Hello! I hope you are doing well! This month, I've shared a variety of Valentine-themed patterns, including both crochet and cross-stitch designs. Additionally, I introduced a crochet birthday cake pattern that features a small LED tealight as the "candle." If you happen to missed any of these, please click on the link below to explore the full list! Get the patterns here Craft Tip: When you're diving into a new craft, stick to buying just what you really...
8 months ago • 1 min read
Craft Tips & Patterns Jess Crafting Hi folks! Happy February! I'm thrilled to share my latest collection of free cross stitch patterns, perfect for sprucing up your crafting this season! Among these, the highlight is the charming "We Make the Perfect Pear" pattern. It's an adorable choice for a handmade Valentine's Day card or a delightful framed decoration. This pattern, with its blend of whimsy and sentiment, is sure to add a touch of warmth and personality to your Valentine's Day...
9 months ago • 1 min read