Make a Frilly Heart - add a picot!

A picot is a pretty way to make a frilly edge. It is very easy to do and uses just chains and slip stitches.

Using these instructions to make the heart. Picot stitch makes a sweet border to any crochet project.

Insert the hook where you want the first picot. I don't like to start too close to the centre,  I like to start in the 3rd Chain along:

Pull a loop of yarn through the chain:

3 chains:

Slip Stitch back into same stitch you started with:

Slip Stitch into the next two chains. I've also shown the tail end getting stitched in, to save weaving in ends later on:

3 Chains:

Slip Stitch back into base of 3 chains, and slip stitch into next two chains, repeat around heart :

3 chains and slip stitch back into centre of heart, 3 chains and slip stitch into starting chain. Fasten Off.

And there you have it! Add a chain if you want to make a hanging ornament.

Lavender Wreath

I have been inspired to make my own non Christmas wreath.

Here is a little sneaky peak:

I'll post more photos when it is completely finished.

Ok, one more:

Wordless {Wednesday}

Today's 'What I'm Working on Wednesday' will be a Wordless Wednesday. That's too many words already!

I always have several things on the go! Linking up with My Little Drummer Boys.

Upcycle Crochet

I first posted this on my old blog, but I want to keep everything in one place, so I am re posting here.  A rag rug is a great way to upcycle some old clothes. In this case I used some  cotton baby wraps, that I really liked the colour combination of, but they were all stretched out of shape.

1st step is to make your 'yarn'. Stretchy material will work best. This stage will probably take longer than crocheting it all together! Cut strips, but leave about an inch at the end, then cut back in the opposite direction. Originally I did these posts separately, so I didn't worry that the colours don't match with the pictures!

You don't have to crochet, you could knit or even weave. I used a very large hook; 15mm, and crocheted stripes in US dc or UK tr

Have fun creating!

Emma