Yarn: it’s loved by all us crocheters and is 100% essential for the job. There are so many sizes and each size requires a different hook size and some patience if you haven’t used it before. When I first started to crochet I had literally no clue what was best yarn wise, I just picked up the first yarn I […]
Metric, UK or US. Just like yarn, different parts of the world have different terms for crochet hooks sizes too. They are all the same but sometimes it’s nice to be in the know. Personally I’ve only ever used the metric system for crochet hook sizing (this is used pretty much universally) but in case you do stumble across a […]
When you’re ready to move on from my beginners guide, or video demonstrations over on YouTube, you might dive into the world of pattern reading. It’s great to be able to follow a written pattern and this will really help to improve your crochet knowledge, but they can be confusing when you’re first starting out. Take a look at the […]
This pattern is written in US terms. The dish/wash cloth is a great first project. Made from just one type of stitch, the single crochet, this quick and fabulous cloth is a brilliant project to practice your new found talent and make something practical you can use with pride daily. To get started on this project you’ll need the basic […]
Hey Friends, Happy Monday. The start of another week, you got this! It’s a wet morning here but like so many days at the moment, you get used to it. I wanted to write today to update you with my 2021 plans for the blog and other socials. I’ve dropped a few hints here and there and if your signed […]
It’s my favourite time of year! I’m always super excited for Christmas and love the holiday spirit. Christmas for me is about lots of food and great company although gift giving and receiving is an added bonus it shouldn’t feel like a pressure. If however you’d like to give a gift this Christmas why not make it? I’m all about […]