Crochet Raffia bags are all the rage at the moment. Some of the hottest designers including Prada, Miu Miu and YSL are sending handmade crochet tote bags down the runway with price tags in the thousands of dollars. Of course with this easy to follow crochet market bag pattern and a brand new ribbon yarn that looks just like raffia... The post Stylish Crochet Market Bag: Raffia-Inspired Tote Pattern with Bernat Suede-ish Yarn appeared first on My Poppet Makes ..read more

This retro-style round throw pillow with cute pom poms and fluffy fringe trim is sure to add some vintage charm to any room. The knitting pattern is super simple, so even if you’re a beginner knitter, you’ll be able to make this cozy pillow in no time! This knitted cushion cover is made with a new luxurious chenille yarn from... The post Bring Back the Nostalgic Charm of the ’50s with this Retro-Style Round Pillow Knitting Pattern! appeared first on My Poppet Makes ..read more

Time to get crafting! Here are 20 easy last minute DIY gifts that you can whip up before Christmas. With Christmas is just a few days away, there’s no need to battle the shopping center crowds to tackle your Christmas gift giving list. There is still time to make a few thoughtful and budget friendly gifts for family and friends... The post 20 Last Minute Handmade Gifts that you can whip up before Christmas appeared first on My Poppet Makes ..read more

Brighten up your bathroom with this colourful checkered crochet bath mat. The pattern works up quickly with bulky cotton yarns and an easy to follow tapestry crochet pattern. I’ve jumped onboard the checkerboard pattern trend, and designed a fun crochet bath mat pattern with a new bulky cotton yarn from American Yarns. When I saw the colour range of Premier... The post Tapestry Crochet Checkered Bath Mat Pattern appeared first on My Poppet Makes ..read more

A great collection of Granny Square Cardigan Patterns available for instant download so you can get crocheting straight away It’s true that in fashion, everything comes back into style eventually, so you may have noticed that crochet garments and accessories are having a bit of a moment right now. Crochet clothing was super trendy in the 70s, crochet tops, tunics,... The post 16 Easy to Crochet Granny Square Cardigan Patterns appeared first on My Poppet Makes ..read more

Use a chunky self-striping yarn to make this colorful Mitered Square Blanket. It’s super quick to knit up, and the pattern can be adapted to make any size blanket you wish.  Nothing beats using chunky yarn when it comes to knitting up a project super quickly. When I laid my hands on the latest offering from American Yarns – Premier... The post Quickly Knit a Mitered Square Blanket with this Colorful Chunky Yarn appeared first on My Poppet Makes ..read more

They say “You should never judge a book by its cover” – Never a truer word has been said when it comes to my latest craft book review – Keiko Okamoto’s Japanese Knitting Stitches. This book is a Japanese knitting stitch dictionary, with 150 patterns and 7 sample projects. Most which are incredibly more appealing than the unfortunate selection of... The post Book Review: Keiko Okamoto’s Japanese Knitting Stitches, A Stitch Dictionary appeared first on My Poppet Makes ..read more

Knit a pair of fun and fruity leg warmers with this easy leg warmer knitting pattern, using a fabulous new self striping yarn that does all the hard work. What’s better than a pair of knitted leg warmers? Fun fruit striped leg warmers of course! I’m a sucker for anything fruit themed, so when American Yarns sent me a few... The post Fun & Fruity Leg Warmers – An Easy Leg Warmer Knitting Pattern appeared first on My Poppet Makes ..read more

Make your own Mushroom Patches inspired by the latest Cottagecore trend. This cute sew-on mushroom patch craft idea is easy to make, and fun way to customize clothing and accessories.  My teen has really embraced the Cottagecore aesthetic. It’s the latest trend among the younger set. It’s all about cute forest scenes, folksy clothing and lots of wild flowers and... The post DIY Mushroom Patch – Cute Cottagecore Craft Idea appeared first on My Poppet Makes ..read more

Make a cute felt Hot Dog Brooch that looks good enough to eat! Made from a few scraps of felt, this mini hot dog pin is a fun way to add personality to any outfit. If you’re a foodie, with a particular passion for hot dogs, you can quite literally wear your love of hot dogs on your sleeve, cardigan,... The post How to make a Mini Felt Hot Dog Brooch appeared first on My Poppet Makes ..read more