And my part 10 of the Hook 'n' Learn crochet along from Simply Crochet is complete! The wave pattern in part 10 from Issue 76 is made up of Scheepjes Stone Washed XL Larimar (868) and Peridot (867) Like on the previous part, each row involved fastening off at the end so there was yet … Continue reading Simply Crochet Hook ‘n’ Learn Blanket CAL – Part 10

Last Christmas I ambitiously signed up to take part in three advent crochet alongs. Very quickly it became apparent that I wasn’t going to be able to keep up with all of them, but I had fun trying! After day 6, I had to give up on one of the three, after day 14 the … Continue reading Playing catch up – meet Noel from Ed’s Advent 2018

Just a quick post to share my lastest completed part of the Hook 'n' Learn crochet along from Simply Crochet. Part 9 from Issue 75 creates this wonderfully 3D textured apache tears pattern in Scheepjes Stone Washed XL Turquoise (864) and Morganite (874). Each row involved fastening off at the end so there was an … Continue reading Simply Crochet Hook ‘n’ Learn Blanket CAL – Part 9

Little Box of Crochet is back and after a couple of months since the last original smaller format boxes were sent out, I was so excited when the new bigger and beautiful box arrived a couple of weeks ago! Like the previous boxes, the new one continues to provide an exquisitely designed box packed to … Continue reading Little Box of Crochet has grown!

When my April Little Box of Crochet arrived at the end of the month (the end of April I mean), I couldn't wait to unbox it. Amanda had announced that the lovely Eleonora Tully from Coastal Crochet was the designer of the final box in the original format before it moved to a bigger, bi-monthly … Continue reading Little Box of Crochet – Beach Bunting

Like many, I love a good subscription box and even more so, I love a crochet subscription box! Crochet Society is the latest box to arrive on the scene and has been launched by Sarah-Jayne from Bella Coco Crochet and Practical Publishing. I first saw the announcement on Instagram but then I also saw a … Continue reading Crochet Society – Box 1

Ta da! Part 8 of my Simply Crochet blanket is now complete. I feel like I’m starting to get on a bit of a roll with it now and my excitement to hold my first ever finished crochet blanket is building. I know I’ve still got a bit of a way to go with the … Continue reading Simply Crochet Hook ‘n’ Learn Blanket CAL – Part 8

Like many, lately I’ve been thinking about how I can cut down my impact on the environment and move away from using single-use (or temporary use) items such as plastics, face wipes, cotton pads, dishwashing sponges, plastic bags etc., and I’ve been inspired by some of the crafty makes I’ve seen that people have created … Continue reading Reusable Crochet Alternatives

Drumroll please, I'm proud to present a completed Part 7 of the Simply Crochet Hook 'n' Learn Blanket CAL from Issue 74, looking all colourful and slightly hypnotic with some psychedelic swirly patterns. I know I've said it before but I absolutely adore this Scheepjes Stone Washed XL yarn. They're incredibly soft and the colours … Continue reading Simply Crochet Hook ‘n’ Learn Blanket CAL – Part 7

It's been quite a while since my last post as I've struggled with some kind of awful, persistent flu/bronchitis thing for the past four weeks. Trying to carry on working whilst feeling dreadful hasn’t been fun to say the least and it left me feeling exhausted in the evenings and on weekends, lacking motivation to … Continue reading LBC Heart Pin Cushion