Granny squares are a bit like Marmite – you either love ’em or hate ’em – but there’s no doubting the fact that they’re so fun to make, and often the very thing that makes...
If your family is anything like mine, you’ll know that the kitchen – no matter how big – is the centre of family life. From doing homework, playing games, chatting with friends, enjoying a glass...
The idea for this bag was dreamt up – literally – a few months before I was due to fly off to Italy for a family holiday. I absolutely adore bags, but I realised that...
I know, I know… it’s absolutely not the season for baubles. But honestly, when is it ever too early to start thinking about Christmas? I’ve fully accepted that I’m one of those people who starts...
Velour/velvet/plush/chenille (there are so many names for it!) yarn is so hot right now, and although it’s normally seen used in Amigurumi and other handmade toys, I personally love it for statement bags and even...
Let’s face it, when you buy a new hot water bottle they always come with a really dreadful, itchy, pills-as-soon-as-you-wash-it cover, right? It’s a shame, because you can get some really cute ones (I remember...
What do you get when you combine the absolute pure, satisfying joy of granny squares with the on-trend aesthetic magic of bonnets? Your new favourite crochet project, that’s what! I’m obsessed with crafting cosy accessories...
Life is full of happy accidents, whether it’s in the kitchen (Tarte Tatin! Coca-Cola!), in medicine (Viagra – lol, who knew?), or even in everyday inventions like Velcro. The world of crochet is no different....
You may have noticed that my designs have taken on a more natural, muted vibe lately (something I’m totally embracing) but don’t worry – I’m still a huge fan of colour! Mainly this is because...
Let’s be honest, one of the best ways to use up leftover yarn is by making hand towels or washcloths, right? If you’re anything like me and have a mountain of cotton yarn that never...
This pattern is available for free, but you can make a small donation via my Ko-Fi account if you’d like to say thanks. Every donation helps me out, supports a one-woman-owned small businss and allows...
Much imitated but never beaten, The Mindful Blanket CAL is proudly celebrating its FIFTH (wow) anniversary! Since its launch in 2020 – mid-pandemic and amid 100% anxiety and stress for most of us – it’s...
We need to talk about velour/chenille yarn. Like, we seriously need to discuss it right now. I don’t know about you, but this yarn has been wavering between being the love of my life (it...
This pattern contains yarn that was gifted by Lana Grossa for review. You’ll know by now that storage and anything related to craft spaces is my thing, and one of the best things about being...
It seems like such a long time since I last shared a free pattern with you all, but sometimes you create a design that’s so good that you can’t help but share it! If you’ve...
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 Middle English sweary ladies part...
