In my first 2 columns for Inside Crochet, we focussed on practical, colourful patterns for the hallway. The first one is a rainbow storage doorstop and the second is a bright, wavy draught excluder.
Nuts About Squares CAL 2017 – Esther Dijkstra
The Nuts About Squares CAL by Esther Dijkstra started yesterday and I am very pleased to tell you that the CAL starts with one of my squares.
Bold Baby Crochet
I am very excited to tell you about my latest book! Bold Baby Crochet features ten designers and 30 bright projects for babies. With so many projects to choose from, which one will you make?
Lookatwhatimade on The Yarn Thing Podcast
I will be chatting to Marly Bird on The Yarn Thing podcast this evening, and I am both excited and nervous about it! I hope you will be able to join us!
Hygge CAL {and Friends}
I am sure you have all heard of the Hygge CAL by now. Designed by Kirsten Ballering in 5 gorgeous colourways, it is both striking and unique. The Rainbow version is my favourite. What is yours?
An Adventure with Prym Ergonomics Knitting Needles
When I was asked if I would like to review Prym’s new Ergonomics knitting needles, I immediately said yes. As an occasional knitter, there are some things that I have always struggled with (most notably tension and dropped stitches). I had hoped that these knitting needles would help me fix those issues, and I am pleased to say that they have!
Namaqualand Blanket Pattern
The Namaqualand Blanket is very special to me for many (mostly sentimental) reasons. It is meant to reflect the colours of the beautiful flowers that grace the Namaqualand ‘veld’ every Spring. I am delighted to share the pattern with you.
Show and Tell: Namaqualand Blanket
The Namaqualand blanket is very dear to my heart. I designed it for my South African crochet tour with Be Inspired last year and the colours and pattern are meant to reflect the beautiful flower-strewn fields that grace Namaqualand every spring.
Scheepjes Whirl
I have walked around with hearts in my eyes ever since I first saw a sneak peek of the new Scheepjes Whirl. I couldn’t wait to get my hands on a cake (or three)! I will admit that I shoved everything else aside as soon as the yarn arrived and have been playing (and playing, and playing) with it for the last 10 days. It has jolted me into a much-needed creative frenzy.
Show and Tell: Waltham Abbey Wool Show 2017
When Kate Towerzey and Diana Bensted asked me if I would open the Waltham Abbey Yarn show in January, I immediately said yes! I couldn’t quite believe that they had asked me, and kept thinking that they would say: “Actually, we’ve made a mistake. We are going to ask someone else.”