How to Drive a Maker Nuts
If you ask most knitters or crocheters what annoys them about their craft they’ll probably say. “yarn vomit”, “knots in balls” or, at a push “having to hide my yarn...
Teardrop Baubles · Crochet Pattern
I know, I know. It’s only been a hot minute since I posted the last Christmas tutorial, but I can’t help it if the Crimbo crojo is on FIRE, right?...
Tiny Houses · Crochet Pattern
There’s been a lot of use of The “C” Word in our house and on my feed over the last few days. No, I’m not talking the word of the...
Yarn Review · Rico Design Creative Pom, Fashion Inuit & Creative Cocon
I may have mentioned a few dozen times that I used to live in Germany. We were lucky enough to spend a glorious year working in Hamburg and, apart from...
Softly Simple Stars · Crochet Pattern
I must admit that I don’t crochet very often, and I’m always very critical of my ability to write crochet patterns. I’m not as confident a crocheter as I am...
Little Dot Lampshade · Craft Tutorial
Anyone who has moved house knows that choosing the right decor, furniture and accessores to make your new home complete takes a while. We moved house two years ago to...
“Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda”… Or Things I Wish I’d Known During My First Year as a Mum.
*Yes I am a Sex and the City fan (and not a fan of Beverley Knight, but respect to that song that reminds me of Year 8) for those of...
Squidlet Newborn Sweater · Knitting Pattern
Knitting garments is one of my favourite things to do, but I sometimes get a bit put off by the hard work invoved! Aside from the actual time-consuming knitting part,...
Chunky Cotton Face Wipes · Knitting Pattern
Want to get back to basics? This simple knitting pattern for sustainable chunky cotton face wipes is a great way of using up scraps of chunky cotton yarn in a...
Origami Pouch · Craft Tutorial
Last week, as part of a huge rebrand of my Etsy store and some big changes for 2019, I made the rather huge decision to go plastic-free with my packaging...
Yarn Review · A Yarn and Colors Special
One thing the professions in teaching and the design industry (both my jobs as it happens) have in common is that planning ahead is essential. As a teacher, you are...
How to: Up your Photo Game on Instagram – for Crafters!
Photo editing has come a long way, hasn’t it? I’ve got vivid memories of my Dad knobbing about with some program called Paint Shop Pro as a kid and enjoying...
The Other Parents
As we battle through this extended, special edition episode of The Krypton Factor that is parenting, you come across all kinds of people. People who, until now, you may have...
Breastfeeding, hummus & self doubt.
I wasn’t sure what this post should be about initially. A ramble about every doubt I’ve had as a mother, a problem-solving, self-help guide for parents who are having a...