More than just Easter eggs, this a quick and simple crochet project that is great for using up scraps of yarn. My youngest daughter loves them in colourful variegated yarn so she can pretend they are dinosaur eggs for her favourite triceratops, Nightmare (who protects her from bad dreams). I, on the other hand, find […]
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The Pros and Cons of Taking Craft Commissions
It is a funny old life running a craft business. One minute you are twiddling your thumbs praying for an order to come in. The next minute you have so many orders you wonder if there is enough time in the world to complete them. One of the things I struggle with the most is […]
Continue readingNo Fuss Fish Free Crochet Pattern
Now available as a PDF! This Pattern is now available as a print friendly PDF. You can find it here: https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/614232730/crochet-pattern-no-fuss-fish-amigurumi I’ve just been lucky enough for this photo of my No Fuss Fish to be shared on The Crochet Crowd’s Facebook page and so many people are asking me for the pattern and tutorial […]
Continue readingFree Crochet Cactus Pattern
Yeehaw! If you are looking for a free cactus crochet pattern then you have come to the right place. This little fellow is quick, simple and would make a fun addition to your desk or last minute gift for a friend. Best of all, it is a plant that even I can’t kill. 😉 To […]
Continue readingFeeling Foxy! A New Crochet Fox Pattern is Available!
Wow! So much has happened over the last week that I thought it was best to take a moment and record it all for gratitude’s sake. First up, I have a new fox pattern available to buy. You can download it direct from this site, just click onto the patterns tab and press buy now. […]
Continue readingFree Crochet Pattern – Round Robin to the Rescue!
Here’s a free crochet pattern for you, just in case anyone needs a round robin that can be thrown like a ball. If you’re wondering ‘why on earth would anyone need that?’ then here’s a cautionary tale for you… Imagine the scene. It’s three days before Christmas and we visit Santa in his grotto. As […]
Continue readingAmigurumi Pincushion Tutorial
Who wants an amigurumi pincushion tutorial? I do as I am starting a dressmaking course next week and on my list of things to bring is a pincushion. Out of all the sewing equipment I have brought over the years, I don’t seem to have a pincushion. Well actually this isn’t true. I do have […]
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