The Kinship Afghan Free CAL – A Crochet Project for 2022

The Kinship Afghan Free CAL – A Crochet Project for 2022

In January 2022 I had a random idea to host a FREE little Kinship Afghan CAL that runs for the whole of 2022. The theme for this one is internationally celebrated dates. You will not find any politically motivating dates being represented in this CAL, 

Love easy corner to corner projects? Try this Stag Afghan

Love easy corner to corner projects? Try this Stag Afghan

This stag afghan is an easy corner to corner project …. really! It might be an afghan but until you get to the antlers there really is not a lot of colour changes at all! Once you reach the antlers there is not too many 

The Scarlet Snowberry Infinity Scarf – Free Pattern by MadameStitch

The Scarlet Snowberry Infinity Scarf – Free Pattern by MadameStitch

This infinity scarf pattern is just gorgeous!! I am thrilled to have Debbie from MadameStitch come and guest design for me! And her yarn choice was a special one.. You see, back in March I had the fantastic opportunity to go to Colorado, USA and 

Loveland Lace Bow – Free Pattern from Banana Moon Studio

Loveland Lace Bow – Free Pattern from Banana Moon Studio

This gorgeous textured lace bow is a special design that April from Banana Moon Studio is sharing with you today! I am so excited that April is guest designing here at Sunflower Cottage Crochet. She has been part of several events that I have been 

New Crochet Top – The Summer Breeze Tee

New Crochet Top – The Summer Breeze Tee

The Summer Breeze Tee is my gorgeous modern take on using the granny stitch in a garment design. I am thrilled that this one turned out exactly as I imagined it would. What do you think? The back of this tee is entirely granny stitch, 

Flash Sale: Jingle in July 2022 – Designer’s Picks

Flash Sale: Jingle in July 2022 – Designer’s Picks

Jingle in July is back! Last year’s flash sale was so popular and so much fun that myself and a group of wonderful designer friends decided that we would surprise you with the event again this year. HOW Jingle in July WORKS: Each day a 

Crochet Your Own Chess Square – Free C2C Pattern

Crochet Your Own Chess Square – Free C2C Pattern

My take on the game of chess is this Chess Square. It was a fun one to design and to make. This celebrates International Chess Day on July 20th. ** This is a free pattern on the blog. Please do not copy and paste any 

This Summer’s Must Make …. The Sarah Bolero

This Summer’s Must Make …. The Sarah Bolero

I am so excited to introduce you all to the Sarah Bolero! **This post does contain affiliate links. If you choose to use them I may get a small commission at no extra cost to you which I then put back into my business to 

4th July Throw Pillow – Part 2 of the Free CAL

4th July Throw Pillow – Part 2 of the Free CAL

Are you ready for part 2 of the Free 4th July Throw Pillow CAL? This post contains the instructions for the back panel. The CAL: This CAL (or crochet along) is a collaboration between myself and Erin from Juniper and Oakes. We are both really 

The Preemie Crochet Challenge 2022

The Preemie Crochet Challenge 2022

Can you believe that we are into the third year of the Preemie Crochet Challenge??? If you have joined the challenge previously you will know how much this event means to me. My daughter was a preemie. You can read more about my story here 

The Abbie Tee – A Quick Summer Make

The Abbie Tee – A Quick Summer Make

The Abbie tee is a quick, light, airy and fairly mindless crochet project that you can make in a couple of evenings. Made with #3 weight (DK) yarn it is perfect for summer. The semi-open stitches mean that you can wear it over a vest 

4th July Throw Pillow – Free Crochet Along!

4th July Throw Pillow – Free Crochet Along!

The 4th July throw pillow is an idea that Erin from Juniper and Oakes and I had while chatting one evening last week. The idea took off and we just couldn’t leave it alone! So it became an impromptu CAL. And I think you are