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…
Are you wondering how to get your crochet fix during warmer weather? This roundup of summer crochet ideas will hopefully inspire you to try a new project whilst staying cool! (Big blankets might be out, but there’s a whole world of crochet projects waiting to be discovered.) 1) Summer crochet flowers Flowers make the perfect…
Are you a budding crochet designer? Do you want to know the secret to getting a crochet pattern published in a magazine? That was me three years ago, and since then I have had many patterns published in UK crochet magazines. I also had a design featured in the 2023 Hobbycraft Granny Square Month CAL….
Periwinkle flowers (L. vincapervinca) are so easily recognisable with their distinctive star shape and bluey purple colour. Did you know that they are also used in some chemotherapy medicine? I designed this crochet periwinkle pattern to raise awareness of lymphoma, one of the types of cancer which medicines derived from periwinkles can treat. Over my…
The crochet chevron pattern is a classic one for blankets, especially those for babies, as it doesn’t have holes for little fingers to get trapped in. For the same reason, I made this blanket for my puppy – I didn’t want him to catch his claws. It is a great pattern to try if you…
Have you been wanting to make a crocheted or knitted wreath but not known where to begin? Hopefully this guide will help to answer some of your questions and give you the confidence to get started on making your own crochet wreath. I focus mainly on crochet, but many of the principles apply to knitting…
Are you looking for some new Easter decor? Or perhaps some gifts to add to your dinner table for a family get together? These beautiful eggs will be sure to impress. Once you have made the basic egg (which is really quick to do!) you can decorate them in a wide variety of ways. Whether…
Why does chain 3 cause issues? In crochet, chain 3 is often used to elevate the level of the crocheted piece to start a new row or round of treble crochet stitches (US double crochet). Because of it’s simplicity, it is one of the first methods many beginner crocheters learn. However, it tends to stand…
Do the tension calculations for your knitting and crochet projects leave you feeling tense? Are you a designer wanting a little help to check sizing? Or are you wanting to tweak a pattern’s size, for example making a blanket larger or smaller than the sizes in the pattern? I’m going to take you through the…
Have you ever tied yourself in knots trying to work out how many foundation chains you need to make to achieve the correct number of stitches for your crochet project? Let me help you to get your crochet foundation chain length perfect every time and explain it with this handy guide. Whether you’re a crochet…
