Holiday ornaments Part 2: Tiny Butterflies

Hello again (tiny project, big colours) 🦋

Today’s post is a short one—and appropriately, the project is tiny too.

I made a few more ornaments, although calling them “Christmas ornaments” might be a bit generous this time. These turned out… not very wintery at all.

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Yarn scraps strike again

This was another attempt to use up leftover yarn, and honestly, it worked out perfectly.

I made a bunch of small, simple butterflies in bright, colourful shades. The kind of project that’s quick, easy, and strangely addictive once you start.

At some point I realized these butterflies have absolutely nothing to do with winter. No snow, no sparkle, no festive drama.

But they are really pretty.

And sometimes that’s enough.

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Little ideas for little things

They can work as small decorations, keychains, or pendants. You could also attach them to other crochet pieces - bags, headbands, maybe even scarves - just to add a bit of colour and personality.

And the best part? This is a very beginner-friendly project, so it’s perfect if you just want something simple and satisfying to make.

Not everything has to match the season.

Sometimes a tiny, colourful butterfly in the middle of winter is exactly what you need 🦋

Holiday ornaments part1 Crochet Stars

I’m back… and officially in ornament mode ❄️

I’m back, slightly recovered and finally allowed near yarn again - always a good sign.

Just as planned, I’ve started working on simple crochet ornaments. Small projects felt like the safest way to return, and honestly, they’re perfect for easing back into things without overwhelming my sinuses or my patience.

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Small projects, big satisfaction

This is where yarn scraps really shine. All those little leftovers suddenly become useful, which feels both practical and slightly magical.

I found a few simple patterns online to get started, but to be honest, you don’t even need anything complicated. Basic flower patterns can easily be adapted into ornaments, which opens up a lot of possibilities without much effort.

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Keeping it simple (and blue)

For this batch, I went with blue and white shades, playing a bit with soft gradients. There’s something about that combination that just feels calm and wintery without trying too hard.

To finish them off, I used spray starch on the stars to help them hold their shape. It makes a big difference - suddenly they go from “soft and floppy” to “actual ornament that knows what it’s doing.”

Simple, quick, and oddly satisfying.

Sometimes the smallest projects are exactly what you need to get back into the rhythm… and to remind yourself that even yarn scraps can turn into something worth hanging on a tree ❄️ow or room decoration.

Of course I could hang them on my Xmas tree if I had one.

For me, making this project was just another way to use some yarn scraps.

The pattern is extremely simple. You can easily figure it out just from the pictures I posted, but if you have a problem, please leave a comment and I will send you description how to make these stars step by step.

Something different

Hello again (taking an unexpected break) 🌿

I’m still here—still creative, still making things—but at the moment I’ve had to take a short break from crocheting.

Not exactly by choice.

Recently, I managed to make myself properly sick. It seems to be some kind of allergy reaction. I hadn’t really thought about it before, but processed yarn creates a surprising amount of fine dust, and after working with it for a while, my sinuses decided they were absolutely not okay with that.

The result? A pretty bad sinus inflammation.

I rarely get sick, so of course when it happens, it feels like the end of the world. Slightly dramatic, but also… not entirely wrong.

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Finding something else to do

Since I’ve decided to stay away from yarn (at least until I feel better), I needed something else to keep myself occupied.

So I started experimenting with some new software instead. Lately, I’ve been making small animated GIFs and even a few screensavers. Nothing major, just playing around and learning as I go—but it’s been surprisingly fun.

It’s nice to stay creative, even if it’s in a completely different way.

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Hopefully back soon

I’m really hoping this is just a short pause.

With Christmas getting closer, I already have ideas for ornaments and decorations, and I’d love to get back to crocheting in time to actually make them.

For now, I’m resting, trying new things, and avoiding anything that looks even remotely dusty.

Not the plan I had—but not the worst detour either 🌿

Pink & Black winter socks

Greetings, fellow crocheters (and cold feet survivors) 🧦

The days are getting colder, which means one thing: it’s officially time to start making things that keep us warm and cozy—starting from the ground up.

Literally.

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Crochet socks? Yes, really.

I know most people instinctively reach for knitting when it comes to socks. It’s the “proper” way, the traditional way, the way everyone quietly agrees on.

But honestly? Crocheted socks deserve more respect.

They can be just as pretty, just as practical, and—most importantly—just as warm. This particular pair falls into the category of stay at home, stay warm, and refuse to move unless necessary.

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The idea (with room for chaos)

I started with a simple short sock-slipper concept, something easy and functional. Then, because I can never quite leave things alone, I added a longer leg section for extra warmth.

No strict pattern here—just building it up row by row. You can make them as long or as short as you like, play with different stitches, mix colours, combine yarns… there are no rules. Which is exactly how I like it.

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The result

They turned out soft, warm, and very comfortable—perfect for slow days at home. And I have to admit, they look quite interesting too, in that slightly “did you make those yourself?” kind of way.

Which, yes. Yes, I did.

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Yarn & details

For this pair, I used Red Heart Lisa yarn (100% acrylic), exactly two 50g balls.

They’re made to fit:

• EU size: 39–40
• UK: 6–6.5 (women)
• US/Canada: 8.5–9 (women)

And yes… I am fully aware that I should probably start writing patterns down before they vanish from my memory forever. That would be the sensible thing to do.

Unfortunately, that also sounds suspiciously like another part-time job.

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Final thoughts

For now, I’m just enjoying the process—making, experimenting, and somehow still sticking with crochet longer than any of my previous “phases.”

Honestly, I’m a little impressed with myself.

In the photos below, you can see the different stages of the project, along with the final result 🧶

Gothic Fingerless Gloves

Halloween mood (and disappearing gloves) 🕸️

Halloween is coming.

It’s not traditionally a big celebration in Poland, but that’s slowly changing—especially among younger people. Every year there are more decorations, more themed events, more cosplay parties lighting up the cities. It’s quietly growing into something much bigger.

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From inspiration to idea

I’ve always been drawn to the gothic side of things, so this time of year feels like the perfect excuse to lean into that style a little more. Lately, I’ve been noticing these beautiful lacy, fingerless gloves—both short and long—that instantly give off that elegant, slightly vampiric, gothic vibe. They pair so well with both simple and more extravagant outfits that I couldn’t resist trying to make a pair myself.

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The making

For this project, I chose a black acrylic yarn with a delicate silver thread running through it, just to add a subtle “bling” effect. I decided to go for a longer version of the gloves, adding a decorative stitch along the palm side for a bit of extra detail.

To make them more adjustable and interesting, I finished them with corset-style lacing along the arm. It gives them a more fitted shape and adds to that dramatic, slightly theatrical look I was going for.

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The part where they disappear

Unfortunately, I didn’t even get the chance to take proper photos.

One of my friends saw them, immediately decided they were perfect for her Halloween outfit… and that was that. Gone.

At this point, I’m starting to accept that making something pretty often means I won’t be the one keeping it.

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Final thoughts

Still, I’m really happy with how they turned out.

And since I clearly need a pair of my own, I’ll just have to make another one. Hopefully this time they’ll survive long enough for a proper photoshoot 🕷️

International Octopus Day!

It’s me again… and apparently it’s Octopus Day 🐙

So, fun fact: October 8th is officially International Octopus Day. 

I love octopuses. After cats, they hold a very solid second place in my personal ranking of “creatures that make this planet worth staying on.” Which is impressive, considering they look like they accidentally arrived from another dimension.

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Naturally… I made one

I decided to celebrate in the only reasonable way—by making an octopus plushie.

Is it hyper-realistic? Not even close.
Does it look like it has already attended a full day of celebrations and questionable life choices? Yes. Very much yes.

And honestly, I’m fine with that.

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The pattern (or lack of it)

This was another “pattern in my head” situation. No written instructions, just improvising as I went—and surprisingly, it turned out to be very simple in structure.

I might actually write the pattern down one day… assuming I manage to sit still long enough to translate chaos into instructions.

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The result: large, purple, and slightly suspicious

This is definitely not a tiny amigurumi. My octopus is on the larger side, properly stuffed with that soft silicone filling used for plushies, which gives it a nice squishy shape.

And now it lives on my bed.

Proud. Purple. And, for reasons I cannot fully explain, looking completely stoned.

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Final thoughts

Could I have made a more realistic one? Probably.
Do I like this slightly unhinged version more? Also yes.

Sometimes perfection is overrated… and a mildly chaotic octopus just has more personality 🐙

Lacy cap/hat

Autumn thoughts (and a full-circle moment) 🍂

Autumn is here. The days are getting shorter, the light is softer… and my bedroom is slowly transforming into what can only be described as a yarn storage facility with a bed awkwardly placed inside.

So today, I wanted to share a small project—but also a little story that’s been sitting quietly in the background for years.

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Back when crochet felt like rocket science

There was a time when all of this felt completely out of reach.

Back in high school—an arts school, full of incredibly talented people—some of my classmates could do everything. Drawing, painting, crafting… and not just for fun. In those slightly chaotic, budget-stretched days of renting rooms and counting every coin, being able to make something useful was a real skill. Sometimes even a small source of income.

And then there was one girl.

She made the most beautiful crocheted and knitted pieces—scarves, sweaters, dresses, vests… and these delicate, lacy caps. The kind that, worn over long hair, made you look like you’d just stepped out of a medieval painting.

Naturally, I wanted one.

So I asked her to make it for me—and she did. I loved it. I kept it for years, quietly wishing I had the patience (and the skill) to make something like that myself.

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Fast forward to now

Last week, I finally learned how to make those caps.

Which is slightly surreal, if I’m being honest.

What once felt impossibly complex turned out to be simple, quick, and full of creative possibilities. The patterns can be endlessly adjusted, and they use very little yarn—dangerous knowledge, considering my current yarn situation.

So I made three.

Black, red, and purple. Light, decorative, a little nostalgic.

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Letting them go (gracefully, I hope)

They’re the kind of pieces that really shine on long hair—which I no longer have—so I passed all three on to a friend.

It felt right. A small loop closing somewhere in time.

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Final thoughts

I keep getting more and more ideas, faster than I can possibly make them. There’s always another pattern to try, another shape to test, another “what if” waiting in the corner.

And, as usual… not nearly enough time.

But for once, I don’t mind that so much 🍂