Hello crafters! As you may know, I love Halloween, especially all the folklores around this time of year. One of my favourite tales is about how the tradition of carving pumpkins started, and believe it or not, the first vegetables to be carved to make lanterns were actually turnips! The story goes something like this:… Continue reading Terry the Halloween Turnip
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Chase the Caterpillar
Hello crocheters! With the arrival of spring in Australia, I love to have a look at all the bugs that we can find around. And of course, caterpillars are high on my list! We have some pretty cool hairy ones around (which can also be slightly creepy) but do not worry, Chase the Caterpillar is… Continue reading Chase the Caterpillar
Dumbo the Octopus
Hello crafters, Many of you will now know that I love marine creatures. This is probably one of my favourite pattern I've designed so far, and I have even made a huge one as a door holder for our house! Now, a couple of fun facts about this cute animal. Dumbo octopi are deep sea pelagic… Continue reading Dumbo the Octopus
Nate the Narwhal
Hello crafters! Here is the pattern for Nate the Narwhal. I have a soft spot for those marine mammals, I think it's so interesting that the "horn" on their head is actually a tooth and that males use those to maintain hierarchy within their ranks. I hope you will enjoy making this little critter! If… Continue reading Nate the Narwhal
Naiad the Nudibranch
Hello crafters! Here is the pattern for Naiad the Nudibranch. When I was in undergrad, I moved to Australia to study marine biology and fell in love with the colourful sea critters of the Great Barrier Reef. Most of my patterns are inspired by my love for the sea and I hope you will enjoy… Continue reading Naiad the Nudibranch
Millie the Manta Ray
Hi lovely crafters! Here is the free pattern for Millie the Manta Ray. I designed this pattern in honour of one of my university friends, who worked very closely with manta rays as part of Project Manta, an Australian citizen science project. If you'd like an easy to read PDF with some extra pictures to… Continue reading Millie the Manta Ray