Hellebores are one of those wonderful plants that seem to last forever. Ours began to flower in late January and add the prettiest hint of colour to a dark corner of my garden, so they were the perfect flower for the February instalment of my year in bloom project. This crochet hellebore is made using…
Snowdrops are often the first sign of spring, so I thought they were a perfect start to my year in bloom project. Each month for the whole of 2026 I will be releasing a free crochet flower pattern. Snowdrops are so dainty and delicate, so the crochet version is quite small. I decided they would…
Are you looking for a last minute crochet baby gift? Or maybe you crochet for charity and are looking for a simple crochet baby hat pattern. This free crochet baby hat pattern is written for DK weight yarn, using approximately 15g, or 45m. It’s a perfect way to use up leftover yarn from making a…
Crochet blanket season is upon is and yarn stashes everywhere are being rummaged through to find the perfect combination. I always think blankets are a longer term project, very rarely worked up quickly, and so it’s easy to make common mistakes with them and end up feeling frustrated. My seven top tips will help you…
I always think crochet granny squares are a bit like Christmas cakes. Why? Well everyone has a recipe for them and none are right or wrong but different people prefer different ways to make them. I’m going to share my granny square recipe, with some handy tips to help you get great results every time….
September has come and gone in a flash for me – I did that thing where you think you have more time than you actually do and end up running around like a headless chicken. We started our long awaited bathroom renovation (note ‘started’ – finished is a little way off!) and I also began…
Does your sizzling sausage dog need a fancy striped crochet dog sweater this autumn? This free crochet pattern will have you making a whole wardrobe of stylish crochet striped dog sweaters! It’s crocheted in aran yarn to make it extra cosy. It is also fully customisable to get a perfect fit for small dog breeds…
As a crochet tech editor, I see a lot of crochet patterns, and the same five details are often missing from many of them. I decided to compile this list so you know what they are and to help you remember to include them. Having these details in your crochet pattern will help your customers…
Are you familiar with the conundrum of what to do when you run out of yarn before you project is complete? Here are 5 ways to help you win at yarn chicken. Running out of yarn does not always have to mean a project needs binning, frogging or resigning to the Unfinished Object heap. There…
Where did that month even go? I do adore June though, with the light evenings. There’s something quite special about being able to do gardening at 9pm, with the scent of honeysuckle in the warm air. The beautiful displays in my garden inspired my crochet too. One particular flower themed project which got a lot…
