Pretty and practical, fun and functional, this challenge is all about making something that ticks both boxes, a craft project that’s lovely to look at and serves a purpose.

On this page you’ll find links to pretty and practical craft projects and patterns as well as photos of finished creations from our craft challengers.

If you’d like to add anything contact us at hello@happybarnet.com or join our Craft Challenge Facebook group and post your photos there.

Crochet Bag

Laura's Fabric Gift Bag

Knitted socks

crochet tea cosy

Knitted neck warmer

Crochet Baby Blanket

Rhoda made a Libby Craft Bag

Doris and Hazel bag

Sam's craft storage

Steph's Hanging Garden

Jan 9, 2022

Happy Barnet Craft Challenge Gallery 2022

Jan 9, 2022

Challenge completed!!!
A gallery of completed craft projects from the Happy Barnet Craft Challenge 2022.

Jan 9, 2022

Dec 31, 2021

Happy Barnet Craft Challenge 2022

Dec 31, 2021

The Happy Barnet Craft Challenge is back for 2022. Read our new craft ideas and prompts. Each month we’ll focus on one for fun and inspiration and another to encourage you to try new crafts and techniques. Wishing you all a crafty and happy year!

Dec 31, 2021

Apr 11, 2021

The Happy Barnet 2020 Lockdown Project - Part 6

Apr 11, 2021

Part 5 of my lockdown project, crocheting events and themes from 2020, the coronavirus and the lockdown.

Apr 11, 2021

Jan 20, 2021

The Happy Barnet 2020 Lockdown Project - Part 5

Jan 20, 2021

Part 5 of my lockdown project, crocheting events and themes from 2020, the coronavirus and the lockdown.

Jan 20, 2021

The Happy Barnet 2020 Lockdown Project - Part 4

Jan 20, 2021

Part 4 of my lockdown project, crocheting events and themes from 2020, the coronavirus and the lockdown.

Jan 20, 2021

Jan 1, 2021

Happy Barnet Craft Challenge 2021

Jan 1, 2021

The Happy Barnet Craft Challenge is back for 2021. Read our new craft ideas and prompts on our two challenge lists, one for fun and inspiration and another to encourage you to try new crafts and techniques. Wishing you all a crafty and happy year!

Jan 1, 2021

Oct 15, 2020

The Happy Barnet 2020 Lockdown Project - Part 3

Oct 15, 2020

Part 3 of my lockdown project, crocheting events and themes from 2020, the coronavirus and the lockdown.

Oct 15, 2020

Aug 3, 2020

The Happy Barnet 2020 Lockdown Project - Part 2

Aug 3, 2020

Part 2 of my lockdown project, crocheting events and themes from 2020, the coronavirus and the lockdown.

Aug 3, 2020

The Happy Barnet 2020 Lockdown Project - Part 1

Aug 3, 2020

Part 1 of my lockdown project, crocheting events and themes from 2020, the coronavirus and the lockdown.

Aug 3, 2020

Dec 29, 2019

Happy Barnet Craft Challenge 2020

Dec 29, 2019

The Happy Barnet Craft Challenge is back for 2020. Read our new craft ideas and prompts on our two challenge lists, one for fun and inspiration and another to encourage you to try new crafts and techniques.

Dec 29, 2019