I’ve been working on patterns for crochet blocks recently, so I thought I’d share my preferred method for joining crochet squares, which is a slip stitch method.
Crocheted Fingerless Gloves
As I’ve mentioned, I’m trying to make sure I crochet more for my family this year. Someone reminded me recently of the old saying “the cobbler’s children have no shoes” (more familiar to me in the French “les cordonniers sont les plus mal chaussés“) and it’s so true! So next off my hook have beenRead more ⟶
Hot Pink Dishcloth Crochet Kit
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 thanRead more ⟶
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 repetitiveRead more ⟶
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 optionRead more ⟶
Tracking 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…
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 –Read more ⟶
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 beakersRead more ⟶
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.
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 allRead more ⟶