Hello and Welcome to the Ubuntu CAL 2018. You have no idea how excited (and how nervous) I am about this CAL. Where have I heard that before? Oh yes! Those were the exact words I wrote when I shared the information post for Sophie’s Universe almost 4 years ago now and I think they will […]
51 Glorious Crochet Mandalas on my Mandala Wall!
My mandala wall has made me smile for close to two years now. It is my happy space! It reminds me of the glorious, talented network I have built up since I started crocheting and designing. It also reminds me of the kindness and generosity this community embodies. Doesn’t that just tie in so nicely […]
‘Day in the Life of a Crochet Designer’ Podcast
Doing a podcast interview is probably the scariest yarn-related activity I can participate in. I used to hate the sound of my own voice, and although I have gotten more used to hearing it ‘on air’, I still wouldn’t go as far as to say that I like it. Not only do I dislike listening […]
Ubuntu Reveal
Good morning you beautiful not-so-patient bunch! I thought that I would feel a huge sense of relief when I wrote my last post, finally outing myself as the designer for the next official Scheepjes CAL. Instead, I have been bouncing up and down since Friday, too excited about showing you what it looks like to […]
Coming Soon… Ubuntu
I feel like the title of this post should have been ‘!!!!!!!!!!!!!!’ or ‘Stop the Presses’! Something to echo the speed and sound of my heart racing away in my chest! It has been more than three years since I embarked on the Sophie’s Universe CAL (crochet-along). I kept meaning to do another CAL, but the […]
Emma Crochet Square Pattern
This Emma Square was designed for the June 2017 Devon Sun Yarns Retreat and named after a very courageous friend of mine. It is easy to memorise once you have made a few and is small enough to use with scraps of 10g.
I’m Going on a Crafty Cruise!!!
I will be giving crochet workshops on an Australian/NZ cruise next year in February. I would love it if you joined me for ten days of crafty cruising along with Paula Storm and Mandy Murray!
Lyme Regis Tea Cosy Pattern
The Lyme Regis Tea Cosy is a simple, textured cosy made with less than 100g of worsted weight yarn. It is my second tea cosy design and I love it as much as the first.
Crochet Thimble and Scissor Keeper – “Aunty Mary’s Thing”
This crochet thimble and scissor keeper has been affectionately dubbed ‘Aunty Mary’s Thing’. This is a relatively straightforward pattern and doesn’t take long to make.
Ammonite Crochet Hook Roll Pattern
This ammonite crochet hook roll is my nod to the beautiful ammonites and sparkly iron pyrite that grace the shores of the Jurrasic Coast.
