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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Eco-friendly Small Gifts by Little Conkers
If you’re looking for a little something for a friend or work colleague, maybe something just to say you’re thinking of someone rather than for any special occasion, at Little Conkers you will find a selection of eco-friendly small gifts.
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Scrap Yarn Crochet Blanket
This has been the most enjoyable crochet project I completed in some time! My scrap yarn crochet blanket has been perfect, stress free relaxation at every stage, and an end product that gives the family pleasure every day.
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What can I do with 10 metres of yarn or less?
I recently added sets of mini yarn skeins to my shop, and I thought it would be a good idea to share some ideas for what you can do with just 10 metres or yarn or less (10 metres is just over 10 yards), because it’s more than you might think!
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Mini Skeins
I’ve just added something completely new to my new online shop – sets of the cutest little mini skeins for your delight and inspiration.
Read MoreVisible Mending of Woollens
I’ve been cheerfully darning and repairing lots of items this week. An ex-colleague of Mr Conkers, remembering the visible mending I’d done on one of his jumpers, asked if I could repair some woollens after an attack of clothes moths.
Light and Lacy Crochet Scarf
February already!
I thought I’d just share some details about a personal crochet project I finished back in the autumn, but didn’t share because it was a Christmas present. I made this pretty, light and lacy crochet scarf in a gorgeous variegated laceweight yarn.
Read MoreLittle 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.
Gingerbread Brooches
Newly re-listed in my Etsy shop today, are my better-than-even gingerbread brooches.
This year they are made in 100% British wool that has been specially hand-dyed for me by Caroline of The Occasional Purl.
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 true to gage). It gives the smooth finish perfect for the 3-D crochet I specialise in, and it comes in a very large range of colours that has allowed me to make everything from bright-red cars to pastel wash-bears via purple grapes.
