In January a couple of years ago – pre-pandemic – I offered a limited edition dishcloth crochet kit with hot pink yarn. Perfect for the grey early days of the year when we all need a little pick-me-up and bright colours are such a tonic. I think if anything we now have more need than ever for a little cheer whilst doing the washing up, so I have sourced some more of this fabulous colour yarn for Spring 2022.
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Zig-Zag Crochet Blanket
2022 is going to be a year where I’m going to try to crochet more for myself and my family. As a crochet designer, I love the design process: solving problems, working out the best way to achieve something. But it’s also very satisfying sometimes to enjoy some mindless, rhythmical crochet, long stretches of repetitive stitches with no counting.
I had the best time last year making a Scrap Yarn crochet blanket that is now known in our family as The Frankenblanket, after the ball of yarn I made for it was called The Frankenball. Since we are all also freezing in our cold house and more blankets will be gratefully received, I made a plan to use up some more odd balls I have in another lap blanket.
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Limited Edition – Eggs Crochet Kit with Earth Palette
My customers are so clever and often come up with suggestions for kits and ways to use my patterns that I haven’t thought of. This week one customer asked me for a different set of colours in my Eggs Crochet Kit, and I like the result so much, I’m offering it now as an option while stocks last.
Read MoreTracking Knitting Progress
A few weeks ago I shared some tips on how to regain your motivation with a knitting or crochet project when you’re struggling. I’m currently making a ballet wrap for my youngest which I am not loving, and I’m tracking my progress on a spreadsheet.
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Last Ordering Dates for Christmas 2021
Here are my current recommended last ordering dates for delivery by Christmas 2021.
If you order by the date given below for your country/region, I will guarantee to have your item(s) in the post by the Royal Mail’s last recommended posting date for Christmas. Delivery time is not guaranteed, however, even for tracked services – ie, your items may still arrive after Christmas. In all cases, I strongly recommend ordering as early as you can to avoid any stress.
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Homemade Fruit Drinking Yoghurt Recipe
These make a great change from eating yoghurts, although they are no more complicated. They are ideal for packed lunches and picnics – no spoons required! You don’t need to have special bottles, just make the yoghurt in a large Pyrex or plastic tub and pour it into glasses to serve, or into sealable beakers for packed lunches.
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How to regain knitting and crochet motivation for an unloved project
I’m currently working on a knitting project that I am not in love with, and trying hard to keep that all-important motivation so I thought I’d share some ideas on how you can power-up your knitting and crochet enthusiasm when you’re struggling.
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How easy are your crochet kits?
I thought it might help to summarise on one page the range of skill levels that apply to my crochet kits. I indicate how easy each kit is in the product descriptions, but if you are browsing and want a shortlist of kits at the right crochet level for you or a friend, here’s all the information you need in one place.
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Organic Cotton Duckling Details
I’m so pleased to have finally been able to source organic cotton in the perfect colours for the details in my duckling crochet kits.
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Pony Bamboo Crochet Hooks
Following my decision to move away from the Whitecroft Bamboo crochet hooks I have been using for several years, I have been through many trials and tribulations trying to secure a reliable supply of sustainable crochet hooks for my kits.
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