This is a warm, woolly cowl that I crocheted last year. Crocheting with a double strand of yarn makes each stitch thicker and more stiff than a single strand, and that’s what gives this cowl a bit of structure and holds it up around your neck. It works up very quickly because of the thick […]
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DIY: Luxe Fuchsia Seed Stitch Cowl and Free Pattern
I have been looking for the perfect cowl knitting pattern for ages, but I couldn’t find one that had everything I needed. It had to snugly fit my neck and be warm enough for the Canadian winter, but also fancy enough to wear at the office. So I designed one for myself using some curious yarn […]
DIY: Beginner’s Crocheted Infinity Scarf and Free Pattern
This beginner’s crocheted infinity scarf was made for Dontatello using leftover yarn from my stash. It’s a really easy introduction to making infinity scarves, with just really simple stitches. I only used double crochet, slip stitch, and chain stitch. Here at Kiku Corner, we love infinity scarves and have plenty of other designs you can […]
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DIY: Crocheted Coffee Cozy and Free Pattern
This coffee cozy is made from leftover yarn that couldn’t be made into any large significant project. I used a cheap acrylic that could be washed, as I knew this coffee cozy would eventually have coffee stains on it. This is a quick and simple project for a quiet afternoon indoors.
DIY: Super Cozy Striped Cowl and Free Pattern
I designed this super cozy knit striped cowl for Donatello’s first Canadian winter last year. You see, he is from Colombia, a beautiful country with beautiful weather. I had to create something so warm that he wouldn’t feel the cold. I didn’t expect the polar vortex, but at least I created the most toasty winter warmer out there. […]