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 […]
Stitches, Stories, and Heartfelt Things
Hello, hello! It’s been a hot minute. Life has been life-ing lately (as it does), but I’m well, the family’s well, and the weather has been surprisingly lovely—so no complaints from me this morning. A couple of weeks ago, I had the joy of being interviewed by my friend Christina Hadderingh for her podcast, Mind […]
Charlotte’s Universe Book
Today is a huge day for me—Charlotte’s Universe is now available for sale! What began as a crochet-along in 2021 has now become a beautiful, tangible book, and I can’t wait to share it with you! I’ll list the resources before I tell you more about the book. Resources Buy the Book I will update […]
Crochet Gerbera Daisy Pattern {Free}
I am so excited about sharing this Crochet Gerbera Daisy pattern with you. As you have probably guessed, I LOVE flowers. ALL. THE. FLOWERS. Gerbera Daisies (or Barberton Daisies, as I know them) are very high on my favourite flower list. I want to say they are top of the list, but I feel like […]
