Virus triangle shawls

Virus Shawl Obsession (and Two Finished Pieces)

A few years ago, the crochet world went through a phase where the “Virus” shawl pattern was everywhere. I kept seeing it over and over again, and something about that bold, textured, almost 3D structure really stayed with me. I always thought, one day I’ll try it.
Well… I finally did.
I made two triangular shawls using this pattern, both with high-quality wool yarn. They turned out exactly how I hoped—thick, warm, and pleasantly heavy. The purple one was a gift for a close friend, and I wanted it to feel truly special.
At the beginning, I had to focus carefully on counting stitches and rows (and yes, I made a few mistakes along the way). But once I found the rhythm, the process became smooth and surprisingly relaxing. There’s something deeply satisfying about working on larger pieces like this—you can really feel them grow in your hands.
The two shawls ended up quite different. The purple one is larger, heavier, and has a denser structure, while the cream one feels a bit lighter and softer. I honestly enjoyed making both of them equally.
I was also incredibly lucky to get my hands on such beautiful premium wool—it made the whole experience even more enjoyable.
I’m already thinking about using this pattern again for bigger projects, maybe a bed throw or even a winter poncho with a hood.
If you’d like to try the Virus pattern yourself, it’s widely available for free online. It’s not my design, but you can easily find charts on Pinterest and plenty of step-by-step tutorials on YouTube.
Highly recommended—just be prepared to get a little obsessed.

Round yellow doily

🌼Statement Doily

Hello everyone,

This is a statement doily — large, made of very thin cotton thread in white and yellow shades, with a subtle and beautiful colour transition.

This wasn’t a recent project, but something I worked on for several months. It was strongly requested by one rather eccentric auntie, and at the time I had no idea what I was signing up for.

I started questioning my life choices as soon as I began crocheting this massive yet very precise piece. It required a tiny crochet hook and extremely small stitches. The pattern itself wasn’t difficult, but it demanded constant attention and careful counting.

The doily has a diameter of 97 cm.

I do love the final result, but I don’t think I would make something like this again — unless I somehow ended up with nothing else to do for a very long time.

It wasn’t a relaxing kind of work, and I’m honestly surprised that some people truly enjoy making doilies or large lace pieces like this. I really admire those who create such items regularly.

Anyway, the project is finished, the piece has been sold, and you can see the result in the photos below.

New old sneakers

Hello.
It's me again, in the middle of hot, hot summer.
Today I want to show you something super easy and fast to make, if you want to give your old sneakers a new, summer look.
I repainted a pair of my simple black sneakers. Why? Because I needed a pair of shoes with some blue details, so I grabbed metalic acrylic paints, a couple of paintbrushes and a piece of old lace.

 Of couurse I could have painted something prettier but my tendency to create chaotic abstraction won.
Maybe next time I will make something more complex.

Thank you for visiting and see  you soon!

Crochet realistic rose ( hand-painted petals)

🌹 Crochet Rose Experiment

Hello everyone, welcome to this first day of summer blog entry.

Today I want to share one of my recent experiments — a large, realistic-looking crochet rose.

For this project, I used white cotton thread and a 2.5 mm crochet hook.

Each petal was crocheted and then dyed (painted) separately. In the photos below, you can see all the petals used to create one flower — still wet after painting. As you’ll notice, they vary in shape and size, which helped me achieve a more natural look.

This was my first attempt at dyeing crocheted elements. It would definitely be easier and faster to use pre-dyed yarn in different shades, but I wanted to try something new — a method that allows each petal to look unique.

I’m happy with the final result, even though the process was quite time-consuming. Sewing all the petals together turned out to be the most challenging part, and it took a few attempts before I got the shape right.

This was just the first try — I’d love to make more roses in different colours and forms. Next time, I might use thinner yarn for an even more delicate effect.

If you have any questions or would like to learn more about the dyeing technique and materials I used, feel free to leave a comment — I’ll be happy to help.

Enjoy the summer and have a wonderful, creative time!

Crochet outfit for Monster High doll

Crochet Outfit for a Doll

Greetings! Today I’d like to show you my first crochet outfit for a doll.

I remember how, years ago, my mum used to sew and crochet clothes for my Barbie dolls. For this project, I bought a simple Monster High doll to use as a model. She rather enjoyed the photo session.

🪡 The Outfit

The set includes a short dress (or tunic), a white coat with a flower detail, and a matching hair accessory with the same crochet flower.

I have to admit, I don’t have much experience when it comes to crocheting doll clothes, and I’m not the biggest fan of working on very small, detailed pieces. Still, it was a fun challenge.

🧶 Materials

For this project, I used thin, soft acrylic yarn (Etamin) and a 1.5 mm crochet hook. For the flowers, I added small white fabric elements and light blue zircon stickers.

I didn’t use a written pattern — the whole set was created from my own ideas. If you’d like to try something similar, let me know in the comments. I can prepare a simple photo tutorial.

Thank you for visiting, stay creative, and see you soon! 🙂

Neon net triangle shawl (project for beginners)

🌈 Neon Crochet Shawls

Hello everyone! Today I have something super fast and simple, made in bright, energising colours 

This is a piece perfect for active girls who like to walk, run, dance or stay on the move.

Neon colours always remind me of the 90s, when having something in bright pink or yellow felt like a status symbol. And honestly — are we ever too old for neon? Definitely not.

🪡 Easy Beginner Project

This is one of the easiest triangle crochet shawls you can make — a basic fishnet pattern that you can learn in minutes. If you’re a complete beginner or have never held a crochet hook before, this is a great place to start.

🧶 Materials

All you need is a ball of lightweight yarn in your favourite colour and a suitable crochet hook.

For my shawls, I used Red Heart Bella acrylic yarn in neon pink and neon green, with a 3.5 mm hook. Each shawl used one 50g ball of yarn. If you want to make a larger version or add decorations like tassels, you’ll need a bit more.

I kept my shawls simple and functional, as they’re part of my “activewear”.

Spring is coming, which means more time outdoors and a bit more movement. And let’s be honest — it’s also the perfect time to get ready for all those summer crochet projects.

Thank you for visiting, and see you soon! 🙂

Bed cover (work in progress)

From Leftover Yarn to Something Bigger

Hi everyone, we recently had a few very cold and even snowy days here in Poland, so I decided to stay under a blanket with a crochet hook and some thick winter yarn that I hadn’t used earlier in the season.

I only had two balls of yarn, 100 g each. At first, I thought about making a simple vest, but red and white together just aren’t my style. I like both colours separately, but not really combined.

So the question was — what to do when you only have two colours that don’t quite match your original idea?

What I have so far is a small rug, perfect for a cat or a small dog. But now I’m thinking about expanding it into a double bed-sized cover.

That would mean ordering more yarn… and of course, these exact colours and sizes are currently unavailable. So yes, I’m starting to regret that I even began this project.

🧵 Pattern & Idea

I didn’t follow any specific pattern. I was inspired by something I saw in a magazine a long time ago, and the best part is that the design is easy to repeat and expand as much as you like.

Thanks for visiting, have a fantastic week, and see you soon!