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Join me for a live-streamed yarncraft session
Earlier this year, I asked those of you subscribed to my mailing list what you wanted from the newsletter. I learnt that the main thing...
Jun 21, 2023


Fragrant Fir Tree Sachets a Perfect Pattern for Colourful Scrap Yarns
The pattern for Fragrant Fir Tree Sachets is now available from my Ravelry Store and on Etsy. Thanks so much to those of you who asked...
Feb 5, 2023


Don't buy my patterns this Black Friday!
I haven't discounted any of my patterns for Black Friday, so if you are a keen bargain hunter with an eye on one of my patterns, you can...
Nov 25, 2022


Where do you keep your WiPs?
How do you store your Works in Progress (WiPs), especially if you work on more than one thing at a time and enjoy working on your...
Nov 20, 2022


Knit and Crochet for the Christmas Season
If you're looking to knit and crochet for the Christmas season, I have a few patterns you may find handy: Charmed Garland: Perfect to...
Nov 19, 2022


Festive Diwali Diya: Free Crochet Pattern
This little diya lamp was designed for my friends' mum. I stayed with them when I first moved to London and when she realised I was a crafty type, she took out lots of beautiful fabric scraps (leftovers from sari blouses), braids, ribbons, lace and all kinds of trimmings and asked me to help make decorations for her household shrine. This isn't quite such a pretty make as those decorations but I know she appreciates handmade things. Happy Diwali if you are celebrating! Here's
Oct 24, 2022


Textured Tinsel Trees in Knit Now’s Crafts for Christmas supplement
My knitted Christmas ornament pattern is in Knit Now Magazine's Crafts for Christmas supplement this month. It is a fun, quick knit that...
Oct 14, 2022


Granny's Yarn Square: Free Crochet Pattern
Granny's Yarn Square Let's Make the Free Granny's Yarn Square crochet pattern! This 6” Free Granny Square crochet pattern is a fun make for crocheters, featuring some of the items they love best. It could be incorporated into a traditional blanket as a repeated motif or along with other patterned and plain blocks as a sampler blanket. It could also feature in accessories, homewares or garments, either as part of the fabric of the item or as an appliqué on the surface, e.g. a
Sep 20, 2022


Relax and Hook Free Pattern Event
Are you looking to start some relaxing crochet projects this autumn? Maybe you're in need of patterns for quick and easy gifts as the...
Sep 1, 2022


Granny's Yarn Square
Did you participate in Granny Square Day? It's such a fun event run largely on social media on the 15th August each year and a great way...
Aug 31, 2022


Some Colourful Fun
Something colourful for a rainy day! Colourful crochet makes me feel so cheerful and just as I took my project to the window to get a...
Jun 9, 2022


Last Minute Crochet Flower Garland: Free Crochet Pattern
Last minute, quick and easy crochet flower garland pattern. Customise the colours to suit your celebration and the length and style...
Jun 2, 2022


Earth Day 2022 Challenge: A soaker in a Day
With testing underway for my bag pattern and the children back at school/preschool, I was able to turn my attention to a pattern I'm...
Apr 22, 2022
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