Here is a quick picture tutorial to show you how to carry yarn when crocheting. This technique is useful when doing colourwork or tapestry crochet, especially when there is a large block of one colour followed by a change to the other colour. Depending on your tension, this may change the shape of your project as some stitches can pull on the inside of your piece. I have several crochet mug patterns done in the tapestry technique and, as these pieces are small and filled with stuffing, it is not always necessary to carry the yarn. However, if you find…
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Hop, hop, hop! Spring is finally here and today, I’m celebrating by sharing another festive mug. This little Easter Bunny crochet mug is easy to make and is sure to brighten your day and your play kitchens. I hope you enjoy this new crochet mug and that you love playing with it this springtime. If you like this mug, I have also created an Easter Chick mug and the pattern is available here. If you make any of my mugs, please tag me in your creations on Instagram as I would love to see them. Materials: Finished size: Approx. 7cm…
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Peep, peep, peep! Spring is finally here and today, I’m celebrating by sharing one of my favourite mug creations to date. This adorable Easter Chick crochet mug is easy to make and is sure to brighten your day and your play kitchens. I hope you enjoy this new crochet mug and that you love playing with it this springtime. If you like this one, I have also created an Easter Bunny mug and the pattern is available here. If you make any of my mugs, please tag me in your creations on Instagram as I would love to see them.…
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Another holiday means another festive mug for the play kitchen. This St-Patrick’s shamrocks crochet mug, designed with clovers and in shades of green, is perfect to accompany all of the day’s shenanigans! I created this one in the tapestry technique, similar to my Christmas mugs (here and here) as well as my Valentine mug. Like these previous crochet patterns, this mug is also beginner-friendly and quick to do. I’m having so much fun creating these for every holiday and I hope you and your little ones love playing with them as much as we do. As always, if you make…
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I’m back just in time with another festive crochet mug for the play kitchen. This cute Valentine hearts crochet mug is designed in a fair isle style similar to my Christmas mug patterns. This festive version features a heart motif to celebrate the season of love. This free crochet mug is quick to make, beginner-friendly, and a fun addition to any pretend play setup. My little one loves using it in the play kitchen, and I hope it brings just as much joy to your home. If you’re as obsessed with seasonal crochet mugs as we are, be sure to check…
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In January, we celebrate snow and snowmen! My last post was dedicated to a super cute and easy crochet snowman garland and, in this one, I am sharing what might be my favourite seasonal mug (so far)! If you have seen some of my previous posts, you know I love to create mugs for the play kitchen. I have previously shared the cauldron and mummy mugs I created for Halloween as well as two Christmas mugs (here and here) for the festive season. To celebrate winter, I created this uber cute snowman crochet mug and I hope your little ones…
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Continuing my obsession with themed bookshelves (see Fall here), for January, we celebrate snow and snowmen! I came across a snowman garland online that I just adored and knew I had to recreate it. I absolutely love how these little guys turned out, so I am sharing the pattern, which is super easy and quick to do, in case you would like to create them too. You can crochet as many as you would like and be sure to have fun choosing different scarf colours. I hope you enjoy this snowmen crochet garland and that it manages to bring a…
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This season, I’ve been enjoying designing tiny crochet Christmas mugs just as much as my little one has been loving playing with them in the play kitchen. These crochet mug patterns are perfect for holiday play, decorating, or gifting. Inspired by the Fair Isle designs on our family Christmas stockings, I created two seasonal crochet mug patterns: one featuring a classic snowflake (available here) and this one with a Christmas tree motif. This free crochet pattern is beginner-friendly, quick to make, and a great addition to your crochet play food collection, as holiday decor, or even as an ornament. Below…
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It’s the holiday season! I’ve been having so much fun designing mini crochet mugs for Christmas, and my little one has been loving playing with them in his play kitchen. These free crochet patterns make adorable pretend play accessories, gifts, or seasonal decorations. Inspired by the Fair Isle style of our family’s Christmas stockings, I designed two festive crochet mugs: one with a classic snowflake pattern (shared in this post), and one with a crochet Christmas tree design (available here). Both are beginner-friendly and quick to make—perfect for adding a handmade touch to your holiday decor or gifting to little ones. Whether you’re making these for Christmas pretend…
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If you’ve followed my blog before, you know how much I love decorating for Halloween—and yes, I start crocheting new Halloween decor as early as July! From Halloween doilies to cozy seasonal knits, creating spooky, handmade touches is one of my favorite traditions. This year, I’m combining two of my obsessions: spooky mugs and pretend play. I’ve designed a free crochet pattern for a Halloween Mummy Mug, perfect for adding a little frightful fun to your crochet play kitchen setup. This beginner-friendly pattern is easy and quick to whip up. There’s also a crochet cauldron mug pattern coming soon! Whether you’re decorating a play…