NEW Crochet Kit | Bunty the Bear

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Howdy lovelies, I thought I’d share with you the brand new crochet kit that’s hit my Etsy shop today. If you follow me on Instagram then you may have already seen a sneak peep – allow me to introduce Bunty the Bear!

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Pinterest collage of a crocheted Bunty the Bear amigurumi kit available from KCACOUKDesign Etsy shop

Much like my other crochet kits this one was also released at the latest weekend Crochet Sanctuary where I was kindly allowed to bring a pop up shop to share, with the other guests, a range of my KCACOUK, Yarnybobs and Dear Ewe products.

Bunty the Bear is a delightful fellow who has his bunting ready for your celebration of choice. Add words to the mini flags to personalise your bear, or leave them plain, either way he’s cheering you on!

Crocheted bear on a metal stand, wearing a bowler hat and a bow tie, holds a swag of turquoise triangle bunting on a length of string between his arms.

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Each kit contains everything you need to make Bunty the Bear including the pattern and the following items in a drawstring reusable organza bag;

1 ball of 50g Hazelnut (Shade 503) – YARN A
1 ball of 10g Old Lace (Shade 130) – YARN B
1 ball of 10g Tropic (Shade 253) – YARN C
1 ball of 10g Jet Black (Shade 110) – YARN D
2 x 6mm black safety eyes
30g of toy stuffing
Small amount of string for the bunting

There’s an optional extra of purchasing a premium bamboo 3mm or aluminium hook (US approx. size D/3) if you don’t have one of those to hand, and also a metal ‘spike’, with a base, that you can use to support your bear in a standing position.

The pattern is written in UK terms, but shipping is available to anywhere. If you are not sure about UK terms then you might find my blog post British vs. American Crochet Terms: What’s the Difference? helpful.

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Close up of the crocheted amigurumi Bunty Bear from KCACOUK Designs, available as a kit or pattern.

And for the first time, following customer feedback, I’m also selling just the pattern so you can use your own stash. The 5 page pattern comes in either UK or US terms with full descriptions of any stitch abbreviations. This is classed as an “intermediate” crochet pattern. Intermediate skills refer, in this case, to the ability to read a pattern, follow special stitch instructions and includes increases and decreases.

The pattern is now available from my usual pattern stores for you to make your own version. Click on the buttons below to go to your favourite pattern platform:

Bunty would make a great keepsake gift for birthdays, father’s day, or any celebration you wish – a bit of bunting always completes the party!

If you make up a Bunty the Bear I hope you’ll share your WIP and finished project photos with me on social media (facebook, twitter or instagram) or as a project on Ravelry – I love to see what you make! And finally you may wish to sign up to blog (below) and / or my mailing list to get a reminder when new blog posts, discounts or new pattern releases are available.

Until next time folks! Happy hooking and keep calm and crochet on my friends xx

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11Dec2023

NEW Mini Crochet Kit | Robin Bauble Kit

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December is moving far too fast for my liking and I just haven’t had a chance to tell you about a crochet new kit I have in my Etsy shop! It’s taken me a ridiculously long amount of time to hit go on this post just because I haven’t seemed to have any free time! I don’t know about you but I could do with another couple of weeks until Christmas – I think I always forget how busy things get at this time of year.

It’s the time when the red, red robin comes bob, bob, bobbing along – in fact he’s bobbed all the way to my Etsy shop as a brand new mini crochet kit.

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Pinterest collage of a crocheted Christmas Robin bauble kit available from KCACOUKDesign Etsy shop

Much like the mini crochet kits I released last year (see all the mini crochet kits here along with a big kit). This one was also released at the latest weekend Crochet Sanctuary where I was kindly allowed to bring a pop up shop to share with the other guests a range of my KCACOUK, Yarnybobs and Dear Ewe products.

Add a touch of festive cheer to your home with a sweet beaded robin ornament; it’s that happy bit of handmade hooking where each decoration you make will have its own personality and uniqueness!

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New for 2023 a Christmas Robin crochet kit available from KCACOUKDesign Etsy shop

This lovely Robin Christmas tree decoration would look beautiful on any tree. The kit makes as a single robin red breast ornament with subtle (optional) bead detail on his red breast. Each kit contains 30g of Scheepjes Catona, the pattern, a length of black embroidery thread, a silver bell, 22 sead beads, some red sewing thread and a length of twine all in a reusable christmas bauble! There’s also the optional tool extra of picking up a premium bamboo 3mm hook (US approx. size D/3) if you don’t have one of those to hand.

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Inside a clear bauble on a Christmas tree you can see some yarn for a Christmas Robin crochet kit available from KCACOUKDesign Etsy shop

Whether you’re super organised or more of a last-minute buyer, yule need to make a note of the following dates to ensure your pressies are (hopefully) delivered in time for the big day.

Last domestic posting date for any of my crochet kits is this Monday 18 December. Please shop early to avoid disappointment! I tend to send out orders as they arrive in as soon as possible, but I cannot guarantee how the post office delivery side will be at this time of year!

Need to send abroad? Not a problem – like Santa, I do deliver all over the world, however I cannot guarantee delivery will be in time for Christmas, but a gift of crochet is fun at any time of year right!.

A crocheted Christmas Robin next to the bauble crochet kit available from KCACOUKDesign Etsy shop

Then as my children are breaking up from school also on the 22 December I’ll mainly be spending some quality time with my family until the new year. I got my first ever yarn advent this year from Hook and Cwtch and it’s so beautiful so far! I had a design in mind when I bought it back in January this year and I’m looking forward to having a bit of time to bring that into reality!

If you make up a robin I hope you’ll share your WIP and finished project photos with me on social media (facebook, twitter or instagram) or as a project on Ravelry – I love to see what you make! And finally you may wish to sign up to blog (below) and / or my mailing list to get a reminder when new blog posts, discounts or new pattern releases are available.

Until next time folks! Happy hooking and keep calm and crochet on my friends xx

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8Dec2023

NEW Mini Crochet Kit | Christmas Pudding Bauble Kit

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I’m back to tell you about the other new crochet kit that I’ve just uploaded (finally) to my Etsy shop! You can’t have Christmas without a bit of the iconic pudding! ‘Tis the season of…eating after all, but you can forget the calories and stuff yourself with a cute crocheted beaded Christmas pudding decoration.

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Pinterest collage of a crocheted Christmas pudding bauble kit available from KCACOUKDesign Etsy shop

Much like the mini crochet kits I released last year (see all the mini crochet kits here along with a big kit). This one was also released at the November weekend Crochet Sanctuary where I was kindly allowed to bring a pop up shop to share with the other guests a range of my KCACOUK, Yarnybobs and Dear Ewe products.

Perfect as a tree decoration or to hang around the home for some festive cheer this little pudding is sure to become a treasured handmade keepsake for years to come.

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New for 2023 a Christmas Pudding crochet kit available from KCACOUKDesign Etsy shop

The kit makes as a single Christmas pudding ornament with subtle (optional) bead detail on underneath the cream. Topped off with two green leaves and two red bell holly berries the pudding will jingle gently when moved with a lovely festive ring.

Each kit contains 30g of Scheepjes Catona, the pattern, 2 red jingle bells, 15 seed beads, some red sewing and brown thread and a length of twine all in a reusable christmas bauble! There’s also the optional tool extra of picking up a premium bamboo 3mm hook (US approx. size D/3) if you don’t have one of those to hand.

With a bright festive colour schemes and designs this completes my current list of mini Christmas kits. Choose from Robin, Pudding, Reindeer, Christmas Tree and Gingerbread Man to add the spirit of a crochet Christmas to your home!

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A crocheted Christmas Pudding next to the bauble crochet kit available from KCACOUKDesign Etsy shop

Whether you’re super organised or more of a last-minute buyer, yule need to make a note of the following dates to ensure your pressies are (hopefully) delivered in time for the big day.

A crocheted Christmas Pudding crochet kit available from KCACOUKDesign Etsy shop

If you make up any of the mini crochet kits, including the new pudding and robin, I hope you’ll share your WIP and finished project photos with me on social media (facebook, twitter or instagram) or as a project on Ravelry – I love to see what you make! And finally you may wish to sign up to blog (below) and / or my mailing list to get a reminder when new blog posts, discounts or new pattern releases are available.

Until next time folks! Happy hooking and keep calm and crochet on my friends xx

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13Dec2022

NEW Mini Crochet Kit | Reindeer Bauble Kit

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December is moving far too fast for my liking and I just haven’t had a chance to tell you about a crochet new kit I have in my Etsy shop! I don’t know about you but I could do with another couple of weeks until Christmas – I think I always forget how busy things get at this time of year.

But I do deerly love the holiday season and so I’m going to squeeze in telling you about a new little crochet kit that I hope you will find quite reindeering!

Okay, it might be time to rein in the puns a little….if you haven’t already guessed the kit is for a reindeer hanging ornament. Much like the mini crochet kits I released last year (see all the mini crochet kits here along with a big kit). This one was also released at the latest weekend Crochet Sanctuary where I was kindly allowed to bring a pop up shop to share with the other guests a range of my KCACOUK, Yarnybobs and Dear Ewe products.

Add a touch of festive cheer to your home with a sweet hanging reindeer ornament; it’s that happy bit of handmade hooking which will add that personalised reindeer touch to your Christmas Tree.

❤️ Add the Reindeer Bauble Crochet Kit to your favourites on Ravelry ❤️

Each kit contains 30g of Scheepjes Catona, the pattern, a length of black embroidery thread, a silver jingle bell and a length of twine all in a reusable christmas bauble! There’s also the optional tool extra of picking up a premium bamboo 3mm hook (US approx. size D/3) if you don’t have one of those to hand.

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These bauble crochet kits sold out when I was at the crochet sanctuary (though I’ve got some more stock now) and it’s been lovely to see some of the little reindeer that have been whipped up already from the kits.

Whether you’re super organised or more of a last-minute buyer, yule need to make a note of the following dates to ensure your pressies are (hopefully) delivered in time for the big day.

As we have had all the Royal mail strikes here in the UK I feel I’ve had no choice but to bring forward domestic Christmas posting deadlines to Friday 16 December. It’s been a fair old stressful time for small businesses with the postal issues (so please know that we do want our things to get to you as soon as possible but when it leaves us it’s out of our control). However I also want to continue to support the post office as I feel that it’s one of those that if we don’t use it, we’ll eventually lose it.

Then as my children are breaking up from school also on the 16 December I’ll mainly be spending some quality time with my family until the new year – though I will be popping on, on Boxing Day as we start our Peppermint Pageant MAL.

If you make up a reindeer I hope you’ll share your WIP and finished project photos with me on social media (facebook, twitter or instagram) or as a project on Ravelry – I love to see what you make! And finally you may wish to sign up to blog (below) and / or my mailing list to get a reminder when new blog posts, discounts or new pattern releases are available.

Until next time folks! Happy hooking and keep calm and crochet on my friends xx

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4Dec2022

NEW Mini Crochet Kit | Vintage Snowman Decoration

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Snow-way man! There’s a new mini crochet kit in town; snow prizes for guessing what the kit is – it’s a snowman!

You may remember that I’ve previously released some mini crochet kits (along with a big kit) because I find them really fun to design. It’s an enjoyable kind of challenge, working with a set amount of yarn and notions, to make something a workable project.

The new kit is for a Vintage Snowman decoration; inspired with a nostalgic nod to old-fashioned charm!

Create your own indoor winter wonderland with this adorable Vintage Snowman decoration. Wearing his blue top hat, matching gloves and a long textured scarf this snowman can be placed on any mantlepiece, shelf or windowsill to create a festive feel for your home. He also comes complete with a ornamental log slice for your finished project to stand on.

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Each kit contains 45g of Scheepjes Catona (1x 25g of white and 2 x 10g of the different blues), the pattern, enough stuffing for the snowman, some small amounts of orange and blank for his nose and buttons, and of course the log slice all wrapped up in a small reusable organza bag! There’s also the optional tool extra of picking up a premium bamboo 3mm hook (US approx. size D/3) if you don’t have one of those to hand.

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In snow uncertain terms this little snowman is so fun to make – freeze a jolly good fellow! Keep the magic of Christmas at home or gift to someone on your Christmas list, this cute snowman is sure to be enjoyed by all!

I hope you’ll share your WIP and finished project photos with me on social media (facebook, twitter or instagram) or as a project on Ravelry – I love to see what you make! And finally you may wish to sign up to blog (below) and / or my mailing list to get a reminder when new blog posts, discounts or new pattern releases are available.

Until next time folks! Happy hooking and keep calm and crochet on my friends xx

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19Oct2022

NEW Mini Crochet Kit | Teeny Tiny Pumpkin Set

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You’re pumpkin-dding me! There’s a new mini crochet kit in town, and I think it’s gourd-geous!

Image of the teeny tiny pumpkin crochet kit available from KCACOUKDesigns Etsy shop

You may remember that I’ve been releasing some mini crochet kits (along with a big kit) because I find them really fun to design – and you seem to enjoy working on projects in a kit. This time I’ve created a set of teeny tiny pumpkins, because who doesn’t love a crochet pumpkin at this time of year!

Don’t let big carved pumpkins have all the autumn decor fun – crochet some extremely cute tiny ones to have on display instead! Big enough for all three, slightly different sized, pumpkins to fit in one hand, they will make beautiful additions to your autumn decor.

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A hand holds three, slightly different sized, crochet pumpkins.

Each kit contains 4 mini balls of Scheepjes Catona, the pattern, enough stuffing for all the pumpkins and a cute pumpkin charm stitch marker all wrapped up in a small reusable organza bag! There’s also the optional tool extra of picking up a premium bamboo 3mm hook (US approx. size D/3) if you don’t have one of those to hand.

Pattern is written in UK terms, but shipping is available to anywhere. If you are not sure about UK terms then you might find my blog post British vs. American Crochet Terms: What’s the Difference? helpful.

A secondary image of the teeny tiny pumpkin crochet kit available from KCACOUKDesigns Etsy shop

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These are so fun to make, you can make the whole set in pretty much a day, so there’s still time to hook up a set to compliment your Autumn decor. So why not treat yourself, or the crochet lover in your life – the kit would make a perfect present for birthdays or Christmas as a little gift for crafty friends and family.