Hello

Thank you so much for popping by.

First post in a while and feeling so happy and inspired. 

I've been on a design break for a while but excited to be back in 2020 and have some new ideas up my sleeve.
 

I'm busy making some adjustments and updates to the blog, so things look a little sparse at the moment but wont be for long.  

Two new things i've done already is to set up an Instagram and Facebook page.  Up until now i've only had this blog for my designs.  I'm looking forward to connecting more with you here and also out on social media.

I have archived a large number of posts from the blog because I want to change the type of posts moving forward.  I am leaving a small selection of projects and patterns up for you to enjoy in the meantime.

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All project ideas, patterns and tutorials are for personal use only and may not be used for group projects, festivals, commercial gain or be republished, even as part of another project or design. 

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New Blog Post - Fly the Flag Fingerless Mittens

You'll find the pattern for my Union Jack inspired fingerless mittens in Let's Get Crafting - Knitting and Crochet magazine issue 76  out in shops now.

Easiyo Cosy Pattern

Hi everyone, it's been a while though as you know i'm always busy making something.  Last month I bought the Easiyo Yoghurt Maker which i've been wanting to get for quite a while.  Because the place on the counter where the maker is used is next to the window there was a concern for me about drafts affecting the temperature so decided on crocheting a cosy for it.  Seems sensible since there are cosies for teapots, cafetieres and mugs, why not an Easiyo.






So here it is.....

If you would like the pattern to make your own instead of using a tea towel, contact me using the form in the side column and i'll be happy to email it to you.

Click on this image to view a video closeup.

Mitred Granny Square Pattern first published here in 2013

This is a pattern that I came up with in around 2013 for a granny square with a difference.  I have gotten a bit bored with the look of the granny but wanted to make a blanket that was easy to make while watching TV or chatting with a modern twist to the traditional design.  With some trial and error the Mitre Granny Square came about.

It has been a firm favourite on this blog since I first published it here February 2013, so if you missed it first time round, here it is again to enjoy.

Have fun.

Spring - Sheep Cross Stitch Chart - NEW!

As it's officially Spring I decided to re-release and update a design of mine that was published in Cross Stitcher magazine 10 years ago.

Enjoy stitching and don't feel bound by my colour selections, you can use whatever floss and aida/evenweave fabric you have available in your stash.

Cross Stitching - Green Goddess

I've been having a little break from crochet and knitting since completing a single bed crochet blanket and a jumper for hubby in November.  I have been enjoying myself working on the Green Goddess designed by Joan Elliott.  I'm almost finished but here is a look back over my progress during the last few months.

Vanessa Cabban

It was with a heavy heart that I learned of the tragic death of Vanessa Cabban, a most talented and creative spirit whose blog I enjoyed reading so very often.  Though I never met her I feel her loss as a treasured kindred spirit in knitting, crochet and other crafty persuits. Rest in Peace Vanessa.