What’s been most viewed in my Etsy store this week? People are obviously feeling very creative in May as they are all crochet patterns and kits! 1 Top of the pops is my robin crochet kit. 2 Closely followed by the digital download of the same robin crochet pattern. 3 Next upRead more ⟶
Amphorae Crochet Pattern
I made some little crochet amphorae! Yes I did, and now you can too! I’m so pleased to have finally got this amphora crochet pattern written up. It’s been an itch I’ve needed to scratch for ages, and its the longest and most detailed pattern I’ve written to date.
Cereal Box Brooch Holder
I was suddenly struck by an idea – it was just waiting there, and I hit my head on it when I woke up. A cunning plan for a brooch holder to improve how I store the brooches I have in stock, so I can see at a glance what I’ve got. Read more ⟶
Rainbow Brooch Cards
Here’s a new design I’ve added to my range today: rainbow brooch cards. I have no idea why it had never occurred to me to add rainbows to my range of brooch cards before, because they’re so cheerful and I think anyone would love to receive a card with one of these brooches.
What’s in a Pomelo?
“What are those?” asked E. We’re walking through the local market on our weekly trip to the library, and passing a fruit and veg stall. “Um… It says they are pomelos.” “What’s a pomelo?” I had definitely seen that coming. I briefly toy with the “it’s one of those” answer and continuing on our way.Read more ⟶
How to crochet an i-cord
Back when I was looking for help online on how to crochet an i-cord, I didn’t find exactly the information I wanted, so I thought it might be helpful to set out my version of how to make a crochet i-cord here.
Crocheting Wash Mitts
I’m using my crochet wash mitt pattern, which I haven’t used for a while, and it’s rather fun rediscovering it, almost as if it were written by a stranger. Terry toweling washcloths are all very well, but hand-crocheted wash mitts are definitely the business! A friend of mine has asked me to make her some crochetedRead more ⟶
Letter Writing
I often write in a journal – I wouldn’t call it ‘journalling’ as I don’t use it for reflecting on the day, really, but it does keep me sane at critical points to lay out my thoughts or to make lists. Quite often, I use it to give myself a little pep talk, and thisRead more ⟶
In my list of goals this year was getting myself on to Pinterest, and understanding how it all works. I know, I know, I’m very slow to take it up, but I was reluctant to do so before I thought I’d be able to make a proper fist of it. But I’m on there now!
Twelfth Cake 2016 – the finale
I’ve been really struck this year by how a lot of people seem to be over and done with Christmas immediately after Boxing Day. Well, at Conker Corner, I try to keep the full twelve days of Christmas special – enjoying the beautiful tree, lots of telly, special food treats we don’t get the restRead more ⟶