Velour, velvet, plush, or chenille—there are so many names for it! This incredibly soft yarn is absolutely everywhere right now. While it is normally saved for amigurumi and handmade toys, I personally love using it...
As summer approaches and the weather starts to warm up, many of us knitters begin to reach for lighter, fresher projects. As I’m not much of a garment designer, my warm-weather makes tend to lean...
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...
Spring has just arrived (although you wouldn’t know it here in cloudy Northern Spain), and us designers are starting to plan our warm-weather designs, bags being top of the list for most of us! Yesterday...
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....
I’ve got eleventy-twelve patterns to write up, a studio to clear out, a Christmas tree to put up, and a whole multitude of other things demanding my attention – but oh lordy, social media has...
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...
I don’t know what the weather’s like where you are, but here in the north of Spain, it’s been positively scorching! The idea of knitting or crocheting anything with heavy wool or acrylic right now...
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...
You’ll know by now that storage and anything related to craft spaces is my thing, and one of the best things about being crafty and ✨crochety✨ is being able to make your very own storage...
Ah, Facebook. The home of people who want to spy on their old school friends (or enemies) and see who got ugly and had 14 kids, people who can’t help but get themselves involved in...
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...
Can you remember what daily, boring, routine-based life was like before Covid-19 hit us all? Can you remember the school run? Can you remember having ‘normal’ problems, like the supermarket being sold out of your...
Every new season I try and change up my studio and refresh it a little with colours and items that I’m planning on using for my designs – it just helps with inspiration! I find...
Today I wanted to share a gorgeous technique with you that’ll help make your granny squares look flawless, neat and just brilliant! Introducing How to Crochet an Invisible Chain Granny Square! I’m sure I’m not...
In Spanish, ‘cal’ means limescale – there’s a fun fact for you! I doubt that’ll help you when you’re next on your holibobs in Magaluf. In crochet circles however ‘CAL’ (in caps) means Crochet-a-long which...
Introducing HDC Moss Stitch · Easy Crochet Tutorial. this simple stitch is perfect for light-yet-structured projects (think bags, Spring blankets, Summer tops) and so easy to work up! In this guide I’ll explain how to...