Soothing Stitches and Quick Progress: The Birth of the Amber Plaid Throw The Amber Plaid Throw was born out of a desire to create a visually striking yet approachable crochet pattern. Inspired by the timeless charm of plaid patterns, I wanted to infuse a modern twist into this design....
Graphgan Design Demystified: How to Create Your Own Masterpiece Have you ever wanted to design your own graphgan but didn’t know where to start? Don’t worry, you’re not alone! The idea of taking on such a big project can be intimidating, especially if you don’t consider yourself a skilled...
As a crochet pattern designer, I've come to appreciate the value of a good chart keeper. It wasn't until my previous one failed to meet my needs that I realized how crucial it is to have a pattern holder that is both functional and versatile.
Spring is finally here, and with it comes a feeling of renewal and rejuvenation. For many of us, this is the perfect time to start new hobbies or pick up old ones, and crochet is one hobby that is perfect for spring. Not only is crochet a relaxing and...
My First Graphgan Was Embarrassingly Bad But Yours Doesn’t Need To Be I made my first graphgan blanket when I was still very much a newbie crocheter long before I knew all of the graphgan tips and tricks I’ll share with you today. Unfortunately, I don’t have any photos...
If you don’t know how to do foundation single crochet, foundation half double crochet or foundation double crochet, this tutorial is about to make your crochet life so much easier! Starting a new crochet project is so exciting! Firstly, you spend ages scrolling through crochet patterns on Ravelry until...
Whenever I share photos of my colourwork projects, I get asked: how do you change colours on a graphgan? So, I’ve put together this tutorial detailing my colour change methods so you can have perfect colour changes too! I use these methods in all of my graphgan blanket patterns...
Sweater weather season is here and I’ve been bitten by the crochet sweater bug! Over the last week, I’ve finished two sweaters and I’m already thinking about what my next one will be. My new obsession with crocheted sweaters is what inspired me to do this round-up, so I...
This post contains affiliate links, I may receive a small commission for purchases you make through these links Spooky season is here so it’s time for a roundup of my favourite Halloween crochet patterns! Whether you’re looking for a crochet project to complete your Halloween costume or some fun...
Crochet skirts are completely new to me, I’ve never made one and until a few weeks ago I didn’t even realise crochet skirt patterns existed! The idea of making a skirt came to me when I received an email from Darn Good Yarn about their Sari Wrap Skirts. Before...
This post contains affiliate links, I may receive a small commission for purchases you make through these links Crochet bags are quick and fun projects which leave you with a useful product you can use every day. I’ve included many different styles of bags from simple market bags to...
This post contains affiliate links, I may receive a small commission for purchases you make through these links. Granny squares are iconic in crochet! The classic granny square is often one of the first things new crocheters learn to make – its simple design works up quickly, making it...
Baby blankets are the ideal crochet project – all the fun of a full size blanket but made in half the time! They also tend to be a little more bright and fun than full sized blankets – in this list of my favourite crochet baby blanket patterns you’ll...
Recently I’ve been delving into the world of Tunisian crochet and I’m absolutely loving learning new Tunisian crochet stitches! So much so, that I am making my 2021 temperature blanket using the Tunisian Simple Stitch. I’m making three panels using Tunisian simple stitch and can’t wait to watch this...
I’ve decided that for 2021 I’m making a temperature blanket. If you don’t know what a temperature blanket is, it’s a blanket that you make over the course of an entire year. Each day, you crochet a row of the blanket with the colour of the yarn you use...
If you would like an ad-free, printable version of this crochet pumpkin pattern you can find the full version of the pattern HERE. Last autumn I released a blog post with a free crochet pumpkin pattern. This year I’ve decided to revisit the pattern, reformat it to be more...
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