Saturday, 28 October 2017

New pattern out in Crochet Now

Cover of Crochet Now and hands holding a cup of tea

Latest issue of Crochet Now was published on Thursday with two of my designs in. On the front cover you can see the ripple hot water bottle covers and then within the issue you can find a matching pyjama case. In today's post I give you the inside story...

Saturday, 21 October 2017

The Ruschia hat and me

Photograph of a grey hat knitted sideways

I am smitten with everything about my current project - the design, pattern and yarn are all a delight.

Saturday, 14 October 2017

A mini 'yarn crawl'

Chunky yarn and Making Winter book bought from Loop Yarn Shop in London

Last weekend I ventured up to London for a day with yarn-loving friends.

Saturday, 30 September 2017

Crafting podcasts

Crochet blanket, phone and earphones ready to listen to a podcast

Today I am going to talk about the crafting podcast phenomenon, I'll think about what I'm looking for in a podcast and recommended some of my favourites.

Saturday, 23 September 2017

Top five favourite vendors at Yarndale

Crochet and tea

Possibly the biggest U.K yarn festival event of the year is happening in Skipton, North Yorkshire this weekend.

Saturday, 16 September 2017

Autumn and Winter plans

Photograph of three skeins of yarn

If you are reading this on the day it is published - Saturday 16th September - today is the start of the Back to School Sweater CAL! The CAL runs from today until 17th November.