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CHRISTMAS COLOURING FUN

Dec 16, 2022
2 min

CHRISTMAS COLOURING FUN

Christmas Colouring Fun Do you dread hearing the words "I'M BORED" With the cold weather and dark winter nights upon us, those two little words are often muttered. Why not grab some art supplies, put the Christmas music on and settle down for a creative session. HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED paints and paintbrushes pens pencils crayons craft embellishments (optional) glue (optional) colouring pages (click link below) HERE’S WHAT YOU DO Download the Christmas colouring pages above. The

MINI HAT DECORATION TUTORIAL

Dec 15, 2022
2 min

MINI HAT DECORATION TUTORIAL

Mini Hat Decoration Tutorial Can you believe this adorable hat started out as a toilet roll and oddments of wool. They are super quick and easy to make. HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED oddments of yarn old toilet roll inner ruler pen or pencil scissors wool darning needle (optional) HERE’S WHAT YOU DO Place a ruler on the roll and measure along the width of the toilet roll, marking 1.5cm intervals, with a pen or pencil. For the next step, you will find it easier to flatten the toilet ro

BOHO HANGING DECORATION TUTORIAL

Dec 4, 2022
2 min

BOHO HANGING DECORATION TUTORIAL

Boho Hanging Decoration Tutorial These super cute decorations are made from old curtain rings, cords and large holed beads and are super quick and easy to make. Although they have been made with Christmas in mind, they can be used all year round. HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED rope or twine (for curtain ring) twine (for hanger) old curtain rings large holed beads scissors HERE’S WHAT YOU DO The length of rope or twine required will vary, depending how big the curtain hook is. As a rou

CROCHET CHRISTMAS CONE TREE TUTORIAL

Nov 25, 2022
5 min

CROCHET CHRISTMAS CONE TREE TUTORIAL

Are you, or is someone you know just starting out in the wonderful world of crochet? The first place to start is making a chain. This will get you familiar with holding the hook and yarn. HMMM, BUT WHAT DO YOU DO WITH IT? Sure, you can unravel it and make another and another until you gain confidence, but how about getting creative from the very first time you pick up a hook. Enter, these gorgeous little trees. Although they look like they have been made in the round and stuf

BATH MAT CUSHION COVER TUTORIAL

Oct 29, 2022
6 min

BATH MAT CUSHION COVER TUTORIAL

Do you love fashion and design but sadly can’t afford the price tag that some trends command? With fashion moving so quick, it’s no surprise that we struggle to keep up with all the trends. It doesn’t have to cost a fortune though. You can make subtle cost effective changes to your home that will completely transform your spaces. CUSHIONS ARE A FAB EXAMPLE OF THIS. If your sofa is looking a little tired and drab, there’s no need to banish it to the tip. An inexpensive throw

MAKE YOUR OWN CRACKER TUTORIAL

Oct 29, 2022
4 min

MAKE YOUR OWN CRACKER TUTORIAL

MAKE YOUR OWN CRACKER TUTORIAL It’s getting near that time of year again. The decorations go up. There’s mayhem everywhere! The tree struggles to stand upright with the weight of its baubles, …… and we always forget something! For us, it’s usually the crackers. Rushing out to the shops, only to find that all that’s left are ridiculously expensive ones, or rather cheap, what on earth do I do with a plastic moustache novelty kind of ones? If you have card and ribbon laying abou

QUILT TAB HANGER TUTORIAL

Oct 10, 2022
3 min

QUILT TAB HANGER TUTORIAL

Whilst the weather is warm, you might not be thinking about Christmas. That’s understandable! But, before you know it the cold weather will have crept in, the nights will be getting shorter and festive lights will start popping up all over the place. It will come round before you know it. It happens every year. THIS YEAR, YOU CAN BE PREPARED. If you caught us on Sewing Street, you would have seen us creating this beautiful advent calendar. We had so much fun creating it and t

HOW TO MAKE DRIED ORANGE SLICES TUTORIAL

Sep 30, 2022
2 min

HOW TO MAKE DRIED ORANGE SLICES TUTORIAL

NOTHING CALLS FOR ORANGE SLICES LIKE THIS TIME OF YEAR Cosy dark nights and a real crispness in the air. We are pleased to report that, after years of trying to master the art of drying fruit slices, we have finally cracked it with orange slices. We have had numerous failed attempts in a conventional oven, we usually end up leaving them in too long or am impatient by not cooking them on a low enough heat, so this year, after a lot of searching we found these(CLICK HERE) instr

MAKE YOUR OWN POM POM TUTORIAL

Sep 29, 2022
4 min

MAKE YOUR OWN POM POM TUTORIAL

It’s that time of year again. Winter has well and truly arrived and has us running to grab our winter accessories. But…… does your wooly hat need a makeover? With just a small piece of fur fabric, you can turn your boring beanie into a stylish hat. Once your friends see it, I’m sure you will have requests galore. This tutorial shows you how to create interchangeable pom poms so that you get two looks for the price of one. HOW TO MAKE YOUR OWN Pom Pom! Heres what you need Fur

RIBBED CROCHET NECK WARMER TUTORIAL

Sep 29, 2022
6 min

RIBBED CROCHET NECK WARMER TUTORIAL

So…. you have your hat and your head is all snug and warm, but you still feel cold. If you don’t want the hassle of wearing a long heavy scarf, why not whip up a neck warmer to keep those chills at bay. They are much less bulky and easy to slip into your bag if you get too warm. They don’t use much wool, work up really quick, are great for beginners and make fab gifts. FANCY A GO, WELL GO GRAB SOME WOOL AND LET’S GET CRACKING. The amount of yarn required depends on your tens

CROCHET PUMPKIN PATTERN

Sep 29, 2022
5 min

CROCHET PUMPKIN PATTERN

Pumpkins are adorable any time of the year and these cuties are no exception. They take a small amount of wool, very little time and are fun to make. They are super easy and suitable for all levels. WHAT YOU NEED TO MAKE A CROCHET PUMPKIN UK Double knit yarn/wool – Each pumpkin takes approx 25g of main colour and oddments for the stalk (DOUBLE STRAND IS USED THROUGHOUT, apart from the stalk) Crochet hooks – we used 4mm & 8mm (8mm was used for the garden twine pumpkin) Wool da

EASY KNIT CHUNKY CUSHION COVER TUTORIAL

Sep 29, 2022
6 min

EASY KNIT CHUNKY CUSHION COVER TUTORIAL

Are you bored with your decor but don’t have the cash to splash on designer cushions? Can you knit? Well…. what are you waiting for? Here at The Crafty Co, we have the perfect project that will spruce up your space in no time at all. These knitted cushion covers work up really quick as they are made from multiple strands and a large set of needles. HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED TO MAKE A KNITTED CUSHION COVER Wool (It doesn’t matter what thickness or type as anything goes) 10mm Knitti

EASY KNIT DOG BLANKET TUTORIAL

Sep 29, 2022
5 min

EASY KNIT DOG BLANKET TUTORIAL

We are very lucky to have adopted a wonderful pooch. When we first got him we wanted to make sure that he would feel as settled and happy as he could. To make the transition from his previous home to ours we made sure that he had something familiar with him that would bring comfort as he started out his new life with us. Although we got him new bedding and toys, we bought home the blanket that he had slept on so that he had something that smelt of him. THESE BLANKETS ARE JUST

UPCYCLED GLASS BOTTLE TUTORIAL

Sep 26, 2022
3 min

UPCYCLED GLASS BOTTLE TUTORIAL

Don't throw away your old glass bottle, upcycle it and create some rustic table chic. With just about everywhere still shut, picnics are giving us the joy that we need right now. If we can't get to a cafe, you can be sure we will be bringing the best dining experience possible to our homes. When creating the perfect picnic table, the details are what count. Plus, they are the easiest bits to create too. By spending hardly any money, making use of old materials that you would

RIBBED CROCHET HAT TUTORIAL

Sep 26, 2022
5 min

RIBBED CROCHET HAT TUTORIAL

Don’t you just love Winter? Chilly days and a the great excuse to get cosy and warm inside. If you dare to venture outside and brave the cold, this hat is the perfect choice to keep you toasty. It’s so simple, works up super quick, and is stylish and practical. So grab some wool and let’s get cracking. The amount of yarn required depends on your tension and what hook size you use. For our hat we used a 7mm hook and it took approximately 130 grams of UK DK wool including a pom

handmade Lavender Bags sewing tutorial

Sep 21, 2022
6 min

handmade Lavender Bags sewing tutorial

handmade Lavender Bags sewing tutorial Lavender can be used in a variety of ways, and this tutorial will show you how to make adorable lavenders bags that will leave your house smelling gorgeous. Although you can purchase ready picked lavender, there is something really special about giving a gift that you have grown and made from start to finish. If you are lucky enough to have this fragrant plant in your garden, how about harvesting it and producing your own lavender. The b

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