Jenny has been a very busy bee! She has fallen head over heels in love with Scheepjes Whirl and every time I see her, it feels like she has started another Whirl project. Of all the Whirl projects she has made so far, her Whirl Sophie is my favourite! It is just so bright and beautiful.
Quick Crochet for the Home – Tamara Kelly
Quick Crochet for the Home is a beautiful collection of 20 designs by the talented Tamara Kelly from Moogly. The patterns are interesting without being complicated, and the instructions are clear and easy to follow.
Yarn 2: Midnight Garden Edition and My Midnight Garden Lapghan
The Midnight Garden Lapghan I designed for Yarn 2 is a celebration of moonlit walks and simple crochet pleasures. The pattern is easy to memorise and the motifs are small, making it the perfect choice for an on-the-go project. Although the colours aren’t traditional baby colours, this blanket would be great as a gift for a new baby.
Devon Sun Yarns Retreat June 2017
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 […]
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. […]
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.
