If you've had the chance to check out The Hunger Games: Catching Fire over the weekend, you will have undoubtedly spotted the rather awesome cowl Katniss wears at the start of the film. And if you're anything like me, you were practically configuring the knitting pattern on the spot. … [Read more...]
Free Halloween Amigurumi Patterns
Halloween is just around the corner, so there's really no better time than now to get your creepy crafts on. If you're a fan of amigurumi with a spooky twist, then you're in luck, because I've rounded up some cool patterns, just in time for the most frightening day of the year... … [Read more...]
Free Batman Amigurumi Pattern
Batman is not exactly the first superhero that comes to mind when you're on the look-out for cute Amigurumi patterns. But I assure you, this yarn-Caped Crusader is absolutely adorable. … [Read more...]
Ninja Amigurumi Patterns
Admit it. Ninjas will always be cool. They will always beat pirates in a fight without trying (or so says my other half). And now you can make your own little ninjas with these cool Amigurumi patterns! … [Read more...]
Snoopy and Woodstock Crochet Patterns
If you're a fan of the legendary Peanuts comic, and also handy with a crochet hook, then I've got good news! With these patterns, you can crochet yourself a mini Snoopy and his best friend (and sometime-secretary) Woodstock. … [Read more...]
Bunny Babies! Crochet Bunny Hat and Diaper Pattern
Check out this beautiful Bunny hat and diaper cover crochet pattern for newborns by A Lone Pine Designs on Etsy. This adorable pattern is available as an instant PDF download. It suits babies from 0-3 months old, and costs £3.99. You will need a J10/6mm crochet hook and bulky weight yarn to … [Read more...]
Free Octonauts Crochet Patterns!
My mission for this Dork Craft post was to Explore, Rescue and, err, Protect the very best free knitting and crochet patterns for the Octonauts characters. Unfortunately, I couldn't find any knitting patterns. Lots of clever people have made some lovely designs, but only a few people have uploaded … [Read more...]
Free Aardman knit and crochet patterns
Because I love you, I've rounded up some of the best free Aardman-inspired crochet and knitting patterns around. I've scouted around for some lovely Shauns, some creepy Feathers McGraws, Gromit in all his glory and probably the cutest Timmy Time pattern you're ever likely to see. Shaun the Sheep … [Read more...]
Moomin Craft – The best Moomin patterns
The real Moomins are probably busy hibernating right now - or filling their tummies with pine needles in preparation for their long sleep. So here are some nice Moomin knitting and crochet patterns that will help you to get over your sadness. I've been hunting them down all round the web, including … [Read more...]
Yoshi Amigurumi and the best free Yoshi Patterns
If there was ever a cute Nintendo character made to be amigurumied, it's Yoshi. He's adorable, he comes in all different colours, he's made up of lots of round shapes. In short, he's a perfect candidate for a crochet doll version. Nintendo's Yoshi Crochet Pattern round up It's no surprise to … [Read more...]