Crochet triangle shawl, free photo tutorial

Hello everyone.

Finally I made a short video with step by step photo tutorial for the simple crochet shawl I showed you a week ago.

However, I decided to remove old post and crochet a completely new shawl, cause I needed to correct a few mistakes I made while making the first one. Besides I don't want to make you feel confused, cause for the new shawl I used different type and colour of yarn, so it simply looks a little differnet.

Here's a photo of new shawl and a few basic tips. 

To make this shawl you need about 100 grams of thin yarn and crochet hook size 2 or 2,5 mm. The result depends of the type of yarn you use. Remember that natural yarns, such as cotton, wool, bamboo will stretch after washing and blocking, so your shawl will get bigger and more lacy. Acrylic yarns, like the shiny, soft grey one I used to crochet my shawl number two, don't stretch that much. 

And here's the full tutorial.

If you decide to make such shawl, please share the pictures of your work, I'll be very happy to see your creations.

Thank you for visiting and see you in the next post.

The cutest pink beanie (made of chain)

🧶 Soft Beanie from Scrap Yarn

Hello, today I have something for those of you who have a small amount of thin, soft yarn (around 100g) and no idea what to make with it.

Since winter is here, my choice was obvious — another warm and cosy beanie.

🪡 A Different Approach

Instead of using a single thin strand of yarn, I decided to turn it into a chain first and use that as my main material. I had two balls (50g each) of very soft pink acrylic yarn, originally perfect for children’s accessories… but since I don’t have kids, I made a hat for myself instead.

To create the chain, I used a 3.5 mm crochet hook, and then switched to a 5.5 mm hook to make the beanie.

✨ Pattern & Tips

You can use almost any hat pattern for this project — the simpler, the better. I especially recommend using relief double crochet stitches for a nice texture.

A pom-pom is optional, and you can always add your own decorations to personalise the piece.

Feel free to leave a comment, share your ideas, or ask questions.

Happy crafting, and see you in the next post! 🙂

Crochet corset (first time trying filet stitch)

🎭 Crochet corset top

Hello, carnival season is here — time to party, dance, and wear something a bit more fun and unusual. In other words, lake make another crazy piece of outfit.

✨ From Plan to Reality

Today I’d like to show you a corset-style tank top that I started last summer. Originally, it was supposed to be an oversized T-shirt… but I ran out of yarn halfway through.

My plan was simple — finish the front, then buy a couple more balls of yarn. Unfortunately, that particular shade of Alize Diva Silk Effect was completely out of stock. White yarns, especially light cottons and synthetic microfibres, tend to disappear quickly during summer, so I wasn’t too surprised.

Luckily, a friend eventually sent me a ball, so I could finally finish the project — just not in the way I originally planned.

🪡 Design & Technique

The final result turned into a corset-style top, adjustable at the back with lacing. The design combines a simplified skull motif with hearts and a spiderweb-like pattern in the upper section.

This was also my first time trying filet crochet, and I found it surprisingly easy. It feels a bit like creating pixel art with yarn, very similar to cross-stitch patterns.

I played around with a few design ideas before settling on this one. I knew I wanted to include a skull motif, so I sketched a few versions — from a classic Jolly Roger to some inspiration from Día de los Muertos, which I’d love to explore more in future projects.

I really enjoyed making this piece and learned a lot along the way. That said… I still want to make that oversized top one day — and next time, I’ll definitely start by buying enough yarn.

Easy crochet cape

🧶 Quick Crochet Cape

Hello, another year coming to an end — time really flies when your hands are busy. Today I want to show you another small project made with one of my favourite yarns.

✨ Simple & Elegant

This time it’s something quick and easy — a short cape. It’s warm, comfortable, and looks great with a dress, especially for the holiday season. Definitely a nicer option than a typical scarf.

🧵 Materials

For this project, I used one ball (100g) of Madame Tricote Tango yarn and a 5.5 mm crochet hook. Tango is a thick, very soft acrylic yarn, perfect for warm winter clothing, accessories, and blankets.

🪡 Process

I didn’t follow a specific pattern for this one. I simply experimented with relief stitches, and the whole piece took me about two hours to complete.

After hours, Noctally plays Creativerse (cool holiday contest in game)

🎮 Creative Gaming – Creativerse

Hello, today’s post is a bit different — it’s about gaming. I wanted to share a game where you can be creative and build your own projects.

🎄 Holiday Season Thoughts

The holiday season is here, and to be honest, it’s always a bit of a strange time for me. I don’t really celebrate Christmas or follow the usual traditions, so I tend to spend this period in my own way — quietly, with simple food, movies, books, and of course… games.

🎮 The Game

Recently, I’ve been playing Creativerse, a cute game made by a small independent studio. I really enjoy games that combine crafting, building, exploration, and a bit of role-playing — and this one has all of that.

It’s not exactly a copy, but the similarities to Minecraft are quite obvious. The world is made of blocks that you can mine and process to gather resources, which you then use to craft new items, devices, and structures from a wide range of recipes.

✨ What to Expect

Creativerse is still in early access, so it’s not perfect. There are some bugs and the mechanics are still developing. But there’s already plenty to explore and create — and the best part is that it’s free.

The crafting, farming, and cooking systems are well done, and the game world is full of interesting (and sometimes adorable) creatures you can hunt or tame.

🧭 Gameplay Tips

There are both single-player and multiplayer modes. If you’re new, I’d recommend starting in your own world to learn the basics before joining public worlds or other players’ realms.

🏆 Holiday Contest

There’s also a holiday contest happening right now with some really nice rewards. I’ve already started working on my own project and I’m planning to submit it soon.

If you’re thinking about joining, it’s a good idea to start collecting materials and recipes early, as time is limited.

🤝 Join Me

If you play Creativerse and need help with anything — items, recipes, or general advice — feel free to reach out. You can find me on Steam or in-game under the name Noctally.

I also have a few open spots in my world for visitors, so if you’d like to drop by, just send me a message and I’ll share the access details.

Enjoy the game, take things at your own pace, and get through the holiday season in whatever way works best for you.

Crochet sleeves

🧵 Work in progress

Greetings everyone, today I want to show you a pair of simple crocheted sleeves that I made a couple of weeks ago.

🪡 From Tunic to Standalone Piece

They were originally meant to be part of another medieval-style tunic (you can check my earlier post about the rectangle-based sweater/tunic). But when I started fitting the pieces on the mannequin, I realised the sleeves actually looked great on their own. So I decided to keep them as separate pieces and share how they looked before being stitched into a full garment.

✨ How to Wear Them

These kinds of sleeves are perfect if you like wearing lighter clothes, like tank tops, but still want to keep your arms warm — or just add something decorative. They can work as a unique addition to an everyday outfit, or as a more dramatic detail for medieval, steampunk, or fantasy-inspired looks.

🎨 Customisation Ideas

You can easily experiment with colours and textures, and add beads, sequins, ribbons — whatever fits your style. There’s a lot of room to make them your own.

🧶 Materials & Tips

For this project, I used Red Heart Bella acrylic yarn. If you prefer a lighter, more lacy version, cotton yarn would work really well.

To create the base of the sleeve, you can use any crocheted pentagon — just make sure it’s large enough to wrap comfortably around your arm. Sew the opposite edges together using a mattress stitch, then continue working in rounds to build up the length of the sleeve.

💭 Final thoughts

This isn’t a full step-by-step tutorial, just a few tips based on my project. The stitch patterns, structure and decorations are completely up to you.

Personally, I like simple geometric motifs and strong contrast, so I went with a black, white and blue colour combination.

Crocodile Stitch Leg Warmers with mini photo tutorial

💛🩵Hello, hello! Today I’d like to show you another pair of crocheted legwarmers.

🧶 Materials

For this project, I used 2 balls (50g each) of Red Heart Lisa yarn in neon blue, and 2 balls of SMC Bravo in neon yellow — both acrylic.

🪡 About the Crocodile Stitch

A few words about the famous crocodile stitch. First of all — I love it. In my opinion, it’s one of the most impressive crochet stitches. It creates a beautiful, dragon scale-like 3D texture, perfect for leaf-inspired designs or even armour-like pieces.

That said, it took me quite a while to learn it properly. Something always felt off — the sections looked too separated or slightly deformed. After trying several patterns and making a few adjustments, I finally found a version that worked perfectly for this type of project.

The effect is amazing, and I’m honestly a bit obsessed with this stitch now. But it does use a lot of yarn, so it’s definitely something to keep in mind when planning a project.

The legwarmers I made are in a teenager/adult size, and I used about 200g of yarn for the pair. For a child’s size, you would probably need around half of that, unless you make them longer or use a more complex, textured pattern.

The crocodile stitch itself is quite simple once you get used to it, but I tested a few slightly different variations before settling on the one I liked best.

You can see the results in the photos. I also made a short step-by-step slideshow video for anyone who would like to try making a similar pair.

I’m sorry there isn’t a written pattern this time, but if you feel stuck or need help, feel free to contact me and I’ll do my best to guide you through the more difficult parts.

Thank you for visiting my blog, and see you soon in the next creative project!