The Celtic cross is a ringed cross motif that emerged in the the early Middle Ages in Ireland, France and Great Britain. They were commonly used in monumental stone crosses. This crochet Celtic Cross is … Read more
Today I’m sharing not one, but two granny square patterns! This free crochet bunny pattern includes two delightful variations; a crochet bunny with a dapper bow tie, and a whimsical crochet bunny with a beautiful … Read more
Who doesn’t love a crochet snowman? We don’t get much (any!) snow here in South Africa. In fact, I’ve only been in snow a handful of times. But I still adore snowmen! As a child, … Read more
I originally designed this free crochet wreath pattern for the 3D granny squares book and I am delighted to share it with you here now! This square would make a lovely dishcloth topper or a … Read more
Today, I have a crochet bat pattern for you! Bats have such a bad reputation as creepy, blood sucking critters. While yes, some of them can look really odd, they are actually an incredibly important … Read more
Spiders can be cute! And you can see just that with my new free spider crochet pattern. This square was first featured in the book 3D Granny Squares and is compatible with all of my … Read more
It is my birthday month and so it is time to celebrate! Here is a free crochet cupcake pattern. This pattern was first published in a book that I collaborated on called 3D Granny Squares: … Read more
If you’ve followed Thoresby Cottage for a little while, you probably already know that I love granny squares! So much so that I’ve collaborated on several books on the subject. You can find these books … Read more