NKBN: Metallic Crochet Bangle Bracelet

A weekly feature on the blog, NOT Knit by Nat highlights great patterns by budding designers on Ravelry

I have to admit that I like the idea of knitted or crocheted jewellery, yet the pieces that look overtly crafty I wonder if I actually could ever really wear it.  Or, more accurately, if my non-yarny friends would wear it.   I typically strive for a look a little more subtle than, "Hey look at me and my giant hand knit necklace I made last night".  But surprisingly the thing that draws me to Julia's Metallic Crochet Bangle is that it is undeniably a handmade piece.    It looks crocheted and it looks great!   This would be a really cool addition to any hipster outfit that I, along with my friends, would wear!

Check out Julia's pattern on Ravelry!

NKBN: Logan Cabled Baby Sweater

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Is there anything better than an all over Cabled Sweater?  Yes.   An all over Cabled Sweater in Wee Baby size.  With wooden buttons.  With a matching hat.  Great pattern Lisa!

Check out Lisa's Pattern on Ravelry here!

NKBN: Crochet Love Hearts

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One of my daughter's favourite fall time books is the "Plumply, Dumply, Pumpkin" by Mary Serfozo and I can't get those words out of my head when I look at Esther's little hearts.   They are perfectly, plumply, dumply little hearts!

How many can you whip up before Valentine's?

Check out Esther's Crochet Love Hearts on Ravelry here!

NKBN: Valentine Fruit Cozy

A weekly feature on the blog, NOT Knit by Nat highlights great patterns by budding designers on Ravelry

Happy February 1st!    The month of LOVE begins, and although I'm quite sure very few of you have thought about your sweetheart's gift yet, I'm here with a little handmade inspiration.  While I don't buy into the mass commercialization of the holiday, I am all about making people feel loved.   And if you pop one of Laura's adorable Valentine Fruit Cozy  in front of someone special there will be no question of your emotions.   I think it's a safe bet that these trump roses or a box of chocolates.   Although putting this cozy around some chocolate might trump the orange.   Just sayin'.

Check out Laura's Free Pattern on Raverly now!

Love is Handmade.