You will be pleased to know that things get easier from this point on! And may I just say that I LOVE all the beautiful photos you have shared so far. It makes me so happy to see all the Part 1 and Heart House bits laid out in such creative ways. In Parts 3 […]
Universe in Bloom CAL Part 2
In Part 2, we will be joining the Petals to the Main Motif before making BIG Petals. I spent hours and hours approaching the construction of these Petals from different angles. Once I had landed on a technique and look I was happy with, I spent more hours trying to make the execution of these […]
Universe in Bloom CAL Part 1
Welcome to Part 1 of Universe in Bloom. I hope you have a lot of fun making your gauge motifs last week. I know it has been tricky for some of you, but hopefully now that you have settled on your hook/yarn combination, things will go smoother. In this part, we will be making the central […]
Universe in Bloom CAL – Special Stitches and Techniques
In this post, I will take you through the special stitches and techniques that you will be using during the Universe in Bloom CAL 2025. The photo tutorials below will help familiarise you with the skills needed to complete the crochet-along. Please note that it is not essential for you to read through the photo tutorials […]
Universe in Bloom CAL 2025 Information
Hello and Welcome to the Universe in Bloom CAL 2025. This post will be your go-to post for anything CAL related. Here you will find all the information you need regarding the crochet-along. I have been so excited, waiting to start this new crochet adventure with you. As always, may you have a lot of fun […]
Universe in Bloom CAL Gauge Motif – Heart House
These Heart Houses will form the corners of your blanket, and because I find them super cute, I decided to use them as the gauge motif for the Universe in Bloom CAL 2025, hosted by Scheepjes. Not only are they an accurate predictor of gauge, they also offer an opportunity to see how your colours […]
Rose’s Rebellion – Crochet Square Pattern
Rose’s Rebellion is a celebration of spirited defiance and youthful joy – a crochet square that dances to its own rhythm. Inspired by the bold and bright character of Lady Rose from Downton Abbey, this design pairs traditional structure with unexpected colour play, echoing a heart that longed for freedom and beauty on her own […]
Universe in Bloom CAL – Reveal and Kits
Hello!!! I am so excited to finally reveal the blanket I designed for the Official Scheepjes CAL 2025: Universe in Bloom. It is an explosion of flowers and colour, texture and lace, stories and joy! I think it dances between structured and organic – like a garden bursting into bloom while still maintaining balance and […]
I Carry Your Heart Mandala – Mini CAL with Videos
Welcome! While we await the start of the Official Scheepjes CAL for 2025 (coming in October)*, Michael Wassenaar and I thought it would be the perfect time to revisit one of my most heartfelt patterns – I Carry Your Heart. Whether this design is new to you or already part of your story, we invite […]
Mix and Match Mandalas – Book Giveaway
Good afternoon! I am very excited to share Esther Dijkstra’s new book, Mix and Match Mandalas, with you. Most of you will know Esther from her very detailed video tutorials on It’s All in a Nutshell. In this capacity, she is linked to, and has provided videos for, a staggering number of very popular crochet-alongs […]
