AI “Patterns” Are Out of Control: 5 Ways to Spot Fake Stitches Pinterest is currently flooded with absolute garbage. You click an image of a gorgeous handmade item expecting a real pattern link, only to...
Something rubbed me up the wrong way this morning. And no, it wasn’t reading the news, something NSFW, nor was it remembering that we had left last night’s washing up piled high in the sink....
What do you get when you add a pinch of greed, a dollop of cognitive dissonance and a bucketload of AI slop? The downfall of Etsy, that’s what! For years, Etsy felt like the digital...
If you adore shamelessly colourful, vibrant blankets and accessories, Anna Torfjäll is the designer you need to know about! I first fell in love with Anna’s work years ago while browsing Instagram for creative inspiration...
If there is one book in my personal craft library that is absolutely dog-eared, covered in sticky notes, and constantly sitting next to me when I’m designing, it’s Crochet Secrets from The Knotty Boss. So,...
If you love crocheted blankets with texture for days, colours that make your heart skip a beat, and a ton of personality, Sarah Brown of Little Duck Crochet has it sorted. Her blankets are the...
I’ve been fangirling over Sophie of The Knit Purl Girl for a long time. I’ve always loved the wearability of her designs, her beautifully considered WIP shots, and the calm, editorial feel of her feed....
I firmly believe that hand-dyed yarns need to have soul, and if you’re looking for yarn crammed full of personality and joy, the one-of-a-kind skeins created by THE #OOAKSkeinQueen Rachel Barrett are truly the way...
When it comes to texture, elegance, extravagance and garments that actually feel like they have a story behind them, Daniel Thomas’ work honestly ticks every box for me. I think we’re all guilty of scrolling...
Oh Emma, Another article about AI? You betcha. Not only am I hyperfixated on bonnets and bags right now, but I am also obsessing over the catastrophe that is the rise (and hopeful fall) of...
Although I will try my best to not turn this article into a hatchet job, if you’ve been following me for a while you’ll be aware that I was, until 30 days ago, a Freelance...
It’s a fact of life. Knitting is one hobby, crochet is another, but collecting yarn is a separate beast altogether. One of the things that goes along with learning those two fantastic skills is the...
If you’ve ever dealt with tangled yarn or messy skeins, learning how to use a yarn ball winder can completely transform your knitting or crochet experience. Trust me, with an eye-wateringly large stash and a...
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...
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...
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...
I wanted to start out by saying that the purpose of this blog post is not to throw shade, target individuals or be nasty, it’s simply my own take and my own views on this...
Let’s be real. A lot of crafters find knitting difficult, annoying, impossible, weird, clunky… You name it. I’ve heard crocheters say they ‘hate’ knitting and can’t get their head round it, as well as people...
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...