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 ⟶
Category: craft
Rainbow Brooch Cards
Read about my eco-friendly rainbow brooch greetings cards. Personalised with your own text, these make a great little gift and card in one for the person who brightens your life.
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 ⟶
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!
Little Conkers Craft Coffers – The Reveal!
It’s time I let you see what was in my Pre-Christmas Surprise Craft Coffers, I think! These are all gone, and won’t be repeated in exactly the same form, but I’m planning other Craft Coffers on different themes in 2016. So here it is!Â
Crocheted Snowflakes
Two reasons for blogging today, that come together in some snowflakes. I was contacted last week by the HomeStart UK charity, asking if I’d give a mention to their Snowflake Appeal and make some crocheted snowflakes for their campaign.
Little Conkers Craft Coffers
Doesn’t everyone love getting a surprise in the post? Here is the Little Conkers Eco-Friendly Pre-Christmas Surprise Craft Coffer! (I may need to work on the name) Surprise craft kits, delivered to your door, or to someone you love, for a sustainable, creative, crochet treat in the run-up to the festive season.
Greetings Cards with Gingerbread Brooches
Newly re-listed in my Etsy shop today, are my better-than-even gingerbread brooches which come with a personalisable recycled greetings card. This year the super-cute gingerbread brooches are made in 100% British wool that has been specially hand-dyed for me by Caroline of The Occasional Purl.
An Escargoterie of Crochet Snails
I’m delighted to announce the arrival of the Little Conkers crocheted snails! They’ve been a bit slow getting here, but then they are snails… Did you know the collective noun for snails (crocheted or otherwise) can be a walk, rout or escargotoire? The collective noun for slugs is a cornucopia.