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31st January 2018

DIY ideas for Carnival: 3 recognisable and fun easy crochet costumes for little adventurers

Do you need some help with your little adventurer’s Carnival costume? Once again, we find our inspiration in universal literature and we are proposing 3 recognisable and fun easy crochet costumes. Chose your favourite adventurer, prepare your crochet hook and get yourself some balls of Katia Canada. Follow our crochet patterns to create the accessories for brave Little Red Riding Hood’s cape and basket; the powerful Magician Merlin’s starry hat, white beard and wand; a daring Pirate’s tricorn hat, eyepatch and sharp sword. Have you got everything you need in your basket? Well then, in an abracadabra!… we’re going to make these…

21st February 2017

Learn how to do Scale Stitch and make this crochet Dragon Baby Sack using Katia Azteca

Mermaids, unicorns, elves… dragons! If magical beasts fascinate you, then you’re going to get really excited about this new crochet project: Dragon Baby Sack. Furthermore, you only need a few balls of Katia Azteca and to learn how to make Scale Stitch (also known as Crocodile Stitch). You’ll soon see that this is an easy, fun and enjoyable crochet stitch to do. There’s no doubt that this stitch is a delight, and attractive results are quickly obtained after only working a few rows. Plus, it’s so easy! Graphs are included in the crochet pattern, which help to explain how to do the Scale…

16th February 2017

Unicorn Hat crochet pattern: a magical, fun and easy Carnival costume piece

On occasions, we see unicorns everywhere… Yes, those magical horses are so fashionable! Therefore, for this Carnival, we are proposing that you dress up the little ones of the household as this fantastic creature. In this post, we’re sharing the Unicorn Hat crochet pattern which is, without doubt, a magical, fun and easy costume piece. Whether it brings back memories of your childhood, tales of fantastical worlds or just because it’s your favourite emotion on Whatsapp… there’s no doubt that everybody loves unicorns! Crochet Unicorn Hat First of all, download the Unicorn hat crochet pattern (free) available for kids aged 6 to 8…

10th February 2016

May the yarn be with you! With these 2 crochet patterns: Ewok hood and Princess Leia hair with Katia Maxi Merino

May the yarn be with you! We know that a lot of you crocheters out there are excited about the latest Star Wars saga. Yoda, Darth Vader, Han Solo, R2D2, BB8… practically all these characters inspire numerous creations in the yarn galaxy. Here at Katia we’ve felt “a disturbance in the force” that has carried us over to the light side. And, then we’ve found Lalala Toys and their marvellous ideas for an adorable Ewok or a rebellious Princess Leia. Princess Leia Wield your crochet hook as if it were a lightsaber! Let’s crochet the galaxy’s most famous hair style with the biggest of personalities. Download the pattern of this…

20th January 2016

Colour and fun at Carnival! Discover our 2 Topi Print patterns: crocheted elf hat and knitted waistcoat

Carnival time is coming! The party where fantasy and creativity prevail. If you enjoy making fancy dress costumes for yourself and your family, here are two proposals to transform yourselves into friendly elves: a crocheted hat, and a knitted vest, made from Katia Topi Print. There’s no doubt that Topi and Topi Print are two of the most surprising and amusing yarns available from our extensive Fantasy Line. Why do we say that? Well, due to their daring colours, extra soft furry texture, incredible lightness and, furthermore, because they keep you cosy and warm. Adding a fantastic handmade knit or…

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