I have just returned from my sixth yarn retreat with Devon Sun Yarns, and this one was a particularly special one. It felt like a big family get-together :)
My Story Shawl Pattern
Yay! It’s Friday and I can finally share the pattern for the My Story Shawl with you. This last week has been full of stories for the Lookatwhatimade family and I am still debating which ones I can share with you. So, while I keep myself busy with pondering, you are welcome to start making this shawl.
Show and Tell: My Story Shawl
We all have stories to tell and each of us has our own way of doing it. I like to tell my stories with yarn and a crochet hook, so I thought it only fitting that I call this shawl ‘My Story’. When I was still at school, we read a book called ‘Groen is […]
Work in Progress: “My Story” Shawl
Last week I showed you some photos of the Scheepjes Whirl Jenny and I are using for our latest project. This week I am going to show you some work in progress (WIP) photos. I can tell you that it is a shawl and I can tell you that it is going to be called […]
Namaqualand Shawl Pattern
At last! I am finally getting around to sharing the Namaqualand Shawl pattern with you. The Namaqualand patterns are very dear to my heart (you can read more about that HERE) and I wear my shawl often! Every time I do, I am reminded of last summer’s lazy walks to and from the station, crocheting this shawl as I walked. […]
Scheepjes Whirl and a New Project
Jenny and I are working on a new pattern and when we were discussing which yarn would work best, we both immediately said: “Whirl”! Next week we will show you some work in progress photos, followed by the reveal the week after that, and the pattern the week after that.
YARN 3: The Tropical Issue and My Crochet Cactus Puzzle Balls
I am very excited to tell you that ‘The Tropical Issue’ of YARN (Issue 3) features my Cactus Puzzle Balls along with many other great designs. It also features an interview with Kaffe Fasset!
Inside Crochet: Storage Doorstop and Rainbow Draught Excluder
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?
