I designed this Kay Square for one of my yarn retreats in 2018. It is named after my friend and tester Kay Crone, and is sister to the Emma Square. It is a fairly quick crochet square, and adding an extra round of dc will make it equivalent in final-round stitch count to most standard […]
Lobster Tail Crochet Baskets {Featuring Lobster Stitch}
A month or so ago, I was playing around with stitches… specifically with Crab Stitches. I LOOOOVE Crab Stitches. I hit upon this Crab Stitch Linen Stitch or Reverse Single Crochet Linen Stitch, and I fell head over heels in love with it! It has got the prettiest woven look and creates a lovely dense […]
Unseen Mandala: Pattern {Part 1}
I was supposed to share this Unseen Mandala pattern with you yesterday, but my day was hijacked by an ‘Unseen Thing’. An Unforeseen Unseen Thing! (You might need to read my Yarn Post about this project for that to make sense…) While I was sitting in the hospital waiting area, watching all the people (I’m […]
Unseen Mandala: Pattern {Part 2}
Welcome to Part 2 of the Unseen Mandala pattern. You can find Part 1 (and all the information) HERE. Chart *Updated 20/01/2024 to correct ch-2 sps in Round 29* Round 17 Sl st in the next dc and into the next ch-2 sp. Ch 3, [dc, ch 2, 2 dc] in the same ch-2 sp. *(Ch […]
Unseen Mandala: Reveal
Tada, my lovelies. TA! DA! This is my Unseen Mandala in all its 29-round glory. Made with Stonewashed Cutie Pies and one regular skein of Stonewashed Moonstone, it is 50cm/19″ big and full of happy colours. I spent a delightful afternoon taking photographs of it so you can see all the little details. Mr LAWIM […]
Unseen Mandala: Work in Progress
Hello! I’m very excited to show you some sneak peeks of my new design: Unseen Mandala. While I was working on this design, I spent a lot of time tending to my own ‘unseen things’ (that will make more sense if you have already read last week’s Yarn Arrival post). We went camping, we sat […]
Unseen Mandala: The Yarn
Is there such a thing as too many crochet mandalas? Probably, but I just can’t help myself! I’ve made another one, this time using some tiny Scheepjes Stone Washed/River Washed Cutie Pies. Before I dive into the reasoning behind the unusual name for this mandala, let me tell you about the yarn :) Scheepjes Stone […]
Sophie’s Universe Tote Competition Winners
The Sophie’s Universe Tweak Your Tote competition is now over, and I am very pleased to announce the winners! If you have no clue what this competition was about, you can read more about it (and where to buy the Sophie’s Universe Totes) HERE. And if you want some inspiration, you can find all the […]
Sophie’s Universe MAL Week 4: Out and About
Good morning and welcome to Week 4 of the Sophie’s Universe 5 Year Anniversary MAL. I thoroughly hope you have enjoyed working on your Sophie with like-minded people, and that you have made many new friends along the way. If you are new to Sophie, it is also my hope that you have picked up […]
Sophie’s Universe MAL Week 3: Seasons
Welcome to Week 3 of the Sophie’s Universe 5 Year Anniversary MAL. Since this pattern was first released, I have paid virtual visits to so many places through the photos people have shared of their Sophies. My most memorable virtual trip was probably when I followed someone through Thailand as they started and finished a […]
