Today was Taxonomy Day at Conker Corner! Okay you’re thinking that doesn’t sound quite as thrilling as Lego Week (that’s next week if I get all my ducks in a row), but it has turned out to be one of our more successful days, and I think I’ve got as much out of it as theRead more ⟶
Making Nightdresses
A couple of weeks ago, I was getting very, very annoyed at not being able to find a nightdress for my 5-year-old daughter. A nightdress that she would be comfortable in, and like, and that I thought was age-appropriate and practical. I didn’t think my requirements were that exacting –
A right yarn
The organic cotton yarn that I use for… well, everything has been discontinued, so I’ve spent the last few weeks working out what this means for my offering. The yarn I use is Twilley’s Freedom Sincere organic cotton DK, and it is top quality and totally reliable (thoroughly consistent dye lots, no knots, always trueRead more ⟶
The Big Comic Relief Crafternoon
Less than a week to go now until something very, very exciting for me! A little pattern of mine is being published in a real, live magazine! Even better, it’s an extra special edition of Mollie Makes produced for Comic Relief 2015. The Big Comic Relief Crafternoon magazine is choc full of brilliant patterns andRead more ⟶
Baby Wash Mitt Crochet Pattern
Those of you who’ve known Little Conkers for a while will recognize these little faces. But new today is that you can now use my pattern to make these simple toddler wash mitts for yourself. Scroll down for the pattern links. I first designed and made these wash mitts for my own children when theyRead more ⟶
Kiddies’ Blanket Update
Well, it’s certainly been a while since my last blog post about the crochet blankets I am making for two of my children! Now we’ve all felt guilty about projects that have hang about for ages because we just didn’t really like making them. This is not the case with these blankets – the reasonRead more ⟶
Grape Crochet Pattern and Ravelry
Three blog posts in the space of two weeks! This is a record for Little Conkers! Firstly I want to let you know that Little Conkers is now on Ravelry! And secondly I have a new pattern to introduce.
Cath Kidston-inspired Fruit Bowl
I’ve just completed this set of crocheted fruit in a colour palette inspired by the fabrics of Cath Kidston.
First of May
Hello lovely month of May! (I think May is my second favourite month, after September, but who’s counting). The month comes with two powerful scent memories for me, from two sides of my life. First is the powerfully evocative scent of may blossom (hawthorn) and cow parsley together in the sunshine.
Kiddies’ Blankets
I’m constantly crocheting, but my family have very little to show for it, and you wouldn’t know it to look at our home! So this year, I’m trying to make a blanket for each of my children. The aim is to have all three ready for Christmas 2014, but even that might be a stretch!