tutorial tuesday

Tuesday tutorial: how to crochet a flower

Jan
08 Posted at 18.30

Learn how to crochet a flower, one petal at a time for Crochet Week
Mollie Makes Christmas tutorial – featured in Grazia

Nov
27 Posted at 14.23

This week, Grazia has included a Christmas tutorial from Mollie Makes Christmas, designed by Clare Youngs, as part of their WEEK IN WEEK OUT tutorial round-up. We’re really proud to be featured in this week’s issue, so without further ado, here’s how to make an origami tree.
Tutorial Tuesday: How to make an afghan

Nov
06 Posted at 17.32

With the days growing colder, we all need to snuggle up to something super comfy. And as if on cue, Premier Yarns have only gone and popped up a free tutorial on how to make a charming afghan. This warm square of crochet comfort is perfect for those brisk autumn coffees in the garden. [...]
How to make a cardigan clip

Oct
04 Posted at 13.17

Looking for a neat and stylish way to do up your cardi? Try a cardigan clip (some people call them collar clips!) to add vintage style and pretty panache. This week’s tutorial tuesday is unbelievably quick and easy. Over to Vicky from Vivid Please to show us how to make a cardigan clip.
How to make a felt button

Jun
05 Posted at 08.00

We don’t make any secret of our love for buttons here at Mollie Makes, but imagine how we felt (no pun intended) when we saw this sweet design by Cinti Gonzalez-Pell from My Poppet. It’s felt, it’s a button. Just wow! And we’ve invited Cinti over to guest blog for us and show us all how to make a felt button…
How to crochet a pin cushion

May
29 Posted at 09.00

There’s nothing more lovely than a round crochet pin cushion. They look so adorable, and they’re the perfect size to sit in the palm of your hand and pretend you are the cover star of Mollie Makes. Today’s Tutorial Tuesday brings you a free crochet pin cushion pattern from Emma Birer of Daffodils and Snowdrops. Read on to find out how to make your pin cushion…
How to make paper and tulle flowers

May
22 Posted at 09.00

Parties, celebrations, and giant paper flowers! A perfect combination. We love these retro flowers, they’re beyond easy to make and create amazing impact in a very short space of time. Kate Bruning from Greedy for Colour is guest blogging for us this Tutorial Tuesday. Read more to find out how to make these paper and tulle flowers…
How to crochet a bow tie

May
15 Posted at 09.00

It’s Tutorial Tuesday and it’s time for a new how to! What about this crochet bow tie. Perfect for parties, weddings and special events, this adorable accessory will make any little boy look even cuter on the big day! Designed by Delia Randall of Delia Creates, it’s a lovely touch for birthdays and celebrations…
This free crochet bow tie pattern is perfect timing for spring or summer weddings… and it complements our free wedding supplement perfectly, don’t you think?
How to make crochet flower coasters

May
01 Posted at 11.00

We suspect you’re going to like these crochet flower coasters. Actually, scratch that, we know you’re going to go wild for these… Today’s Tutorial Tuesday is a special treat, because it’s spring and because we are in love with Yvonne Eijkenduijn’s style… Yvonne is joining us from Yvestown Blog to show us how to crochet these beautiful coasters…
How to needle felt: bunch of cherries

Apr
24 Posted at 09.00

It’s Tutorial Tuesday! Have you tried felting yet? Maybe you’ve seen our how to felt guide in issue 13 of Mollie Makes to make the felted doglets? If you’re new to felting and you’d like to practise before launching into Gretel Parker’s adorable felted dogs, this guide to making felt cherries by Katherine Jalaty of Making Chicken Salad is the perfect beginner’s felting project…