Slanting square crochet motif – Your eco-friendly blanket
Let’s create a precious crochet blanket together! We have already worked the first three motifs, a couple with heart/star motifs, a two-tone weaved motif, and a waffle motif. Now, we take My Earth yarn in brown and cream shades and let’s learn the slanting square crochet stitch together. Groups of trebles alternate with double crochet […]
Waffle stitch crochet motif – Your eco-friendly blanket
Let’s create a precious crochet blanket together! We have already worked the first three motifs, a couple with heart and star motifs and a two-tone weaved motif. Now, we take My Earth yarn in cream and let’s learn the waffle stitch together. A double-sided motif in relief is born from treble and back post treble. […]
Weaved crochet motif – Your eco-friendly blanket
Let’s create a precious crochet blanket together! We started with heart and star motif. Now we continue with a two-tone weaved crochet motif. The yarn is My Earth in brown and cream tone. The motif measures 10x10cm. With 3.00mm crochet hook and brown yarn, ch27 and, starting from 4th ch from hook, work as follows: […]
Crochet blanket eco friendly – The first 2 patterns
Let’s create a precious crochet blanket together! All the motifs are square and measure 10×10 cm. We start with a neutral ball of My Earth and work the first two patterns, with heart and star motif. Follow our step by step instructions! Heart motif for blanket With 3.00mm crochet hook, ch20 and, starting from 2nd […]
Crochet Easter Garland – Our special project
Waiting for Easter we prepare a garland with a tender pink bunny among colorful flowers! Follow the instructions of our crochet Easter garland and bring into your home the joy of this holiday. Crochet Easter garland – Materials and stitches To start, you need: Milo yarn in various colours (see picture for shade choice or […]
Valentine’s Day Hearts, Love in all its forms
There are those who look forward to February 14th, a great classic among days to celebrate. Create our very special Valentine’s Day hearts, in knitting and crochet version, and celebrate the Love you believe in. It can come in all forms: for your partner, for a friend, for your family, for the planet, for yourself. […]
DIY Christmas decorations with knitting needles and crochet
‘It’s the most wonderful time of the year’, as one of the most famous Christmas carols says. The cities light up and the houses get warm with Christmas decorations and typical culinary preparations. It’s time to plan holidays, buy gifts, and organize reunions with friends and family. Waiting for December 25th, we want to give […]
Knitted pumpkins, let’s celebrate Halloween!
The scariest night of the year is just around the corner. While we’re waiting to celebrate, let’s make together some fluffy knitted pumpkins, a must for any self-respecting Halloween party. They’ll make a nice scene with the other home decorations – cobwebs, bats, skeletons, wreaths, witches, and wizards – and with the themed treats to […]
Knitting keywords – Watch our short videos guide
Having a list of knitting keywords to keep with you when you work is very useful. If, then, it is electronic and accompanied by video tutorials everything becomes even easier. Thus is born the idea of preparing a short vademecum that contains basic steps to perform a knit garment. It will serve as a smart […]
Simple cable, how to knit it – with video tutorials
Raise your hand if you don’t have at least one knitting cable garment in your closet! We love simple cable, in every shape, distribution and volume, especially on mid-season and winter outfits. They are always on trend and they show up every year with renewed joy. Let’s discover together the essential technique and learn how to […]
Crochet Hair Accessories – Give your haircut a unique style!
A fashionista knows it. To get the perfect look hair accessories count too! So, on the head sprout precious details that harmonize with style and personality of the wearer. Every season has its novelties, which catwalks anticipate and celebrities show off. In the 2021 Spring/Summer hairstyles are enhanced, for example, with thin hairbands and scrunchies, […]
Striped crochet ideas with yarn scraps – Bags and accessories
How many times, finished a knitted or a crochet work, you said: “I save this yarn scrap, sooner or later I’ll find the right idea to reuse it.” Well, that moment has arrived! We have prepared, in fact, a selection of cheerful striped crochet ideas. The projects – easy, fun and partly accompanied by short-form […]
Crochet bijoux – Make with us earrings and necklaces
Bijoux and jewelry have always been the ideal complement to customize outfits: they brighten, enhance, revitalize. Each season has its own trends that are all the rage on the catwalks. The 2021 Spring/Summer sees the return of charms and the explosion of geometric motifs on earrings, in mini or XXL version; long chains of small […]
Love … for knitting and crochet! – Special Valentine’s Day
On the eve of Valentine’s Day we celebrate all our love for knitting yarns. Thanks to knitting needles and crochet hooks, the soft and precious balls are transformed into creations that make us fall in love. Here is a gift for those who share this passion: a collection of ‘love’ patterns! […]
Knitting step by step – Trendy waistcoat part 1
The knitted waistcoat is the most iconic and instagrammed garment of 2020-2021 winter season. Short or maxi, oversized or fitted, striped or checked, it can interpret all styles. Whether you are an expert with knitting needles and balls or a beginner, with our knitting step by step you can work your personal model! Are you […]
Knitting step by step – Trendy waistcoat part 2
Let’s work the trendy waistcoat together! Last week you gathered what you needed, practiced with the circular knitting needles and fine-tuned your tension. You are now ready to knit all the parts. Once completed them, go on with finishing. We will follow you step by step! Instruction for Back and Front Work in one piece […]
How to make decorative crochet eggs – A special Easter
Who says Easter says eggs! Children all over the world love them, both the chocolate ones to eat and the decorated ones to look for in the house or in the garden during the Easter hunt. Even adults enjoy giving and receiving them. On this occasion, the house is also populated with decorative eggs of […]
Crochet passion – The basics of technique (with videos)
This fashion evergreen renews itself collection after collection. It creates a unique style no longer limited to the summer season. The technique conquers even the young girls. We are talking about crochet passion, a handiwork to create super fashion models and items. So, Lana Gatto dedicates some posts to this technique, combining stitches instructions with easy […]
