Free Crochet Pattern for an easy, super quick, cowl made in eco friendly ethical banana yarn! Alternatively, you can use any #5 weight bulky yarn if you prefer.
Banana Yarn Review
Banana yarn ... a bit bonkers, deliciously soft and silky, ethically produced and as envionmentally friendly as it gets. It doesn't get any more 'feel good' than this!
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10 Ways to More Eco Friendly Crochet or Knitting
Want to be a 'greener' crocheter or knitter? It's easier than you think. Here's my top 10 tips to help you be more ecofriendly.
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Ecofriendly Yarn Reviews
I realise I'm using some wacky and new yarns that some of you will have never heard of at the moment. Soooo, I thought I'd share my honest experiences of them so you know exactly what to expect should you wish to go ecofriendly with your yarns too and try them out. I should say… Continue reading Ecofriendly Yarn Reviews
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Exciting news
Exciting news... and a couple of questions for you at the end 😘 So, I've a confession, I don't like marketing my crochet biz, I feel squirmy with sales and self promo. I avoid it so I don't annoy people! But I realise it has to be done or nobody sees anything! So I'm facing this… Continue reading Exciting news
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20 Years!
20 years since the day I married my lovely hubby! I can hardly believe all those years have passed, just like that. Three incredible, crazy, wild and free-spirited kids, and three on the other side who weren't meant for this lifetime. Amazingly through this heartbroken, love-filled journey that has been our road to family life,… Continue reading 20 Years!
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Yarn Shortages?
Having difficulty finding yarn just now? It's a great time to try something new, a different make of yarn, different suppliers ...
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10 Best Floral Crochet Patterns for Spring
Thinking about what to make this Spring? There's alot of choice! So I've made your search really easy with my floral crochet pattern round-up featuring 10 beautiful spring crochet patterns (many are free) from fantastic designers around the world.
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Cloud Applique – Free Crochet Pattern
Free crochet Cloud pattern. Can be used as an applique or on a mobile. It goes lovely with my sun and rainbow patterns as a super cute mobile.
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Sunshine – Free Crochet Pattern
Free crochet Sun pattern. Can be used as an applique or on a mobile. It goes lovely with my rainbow ( and cloud coming soon) pattern as a super cute mobile. Or perfect as an applique on it's own.
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Rainbow of Gratitude Crochet Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern for a Beginner Friendly Rainbow to hang in the window.
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Recycled Yarn Rainbow?
What every crafter wants from a yarn is a great range of colours! I use the gauge of the rainbow... if I can make a rainbow I'm very impressed with the colour range. But I also want it to be truly eco-friendly, delivering a positive service to world in it's existence, so it needs to… Continue reading Recycled Yarn Rainbow?
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Spiral Crochet Series
The gorgeous and super popular Spiral crochet pattern series, has recently been completed with the addition of a stunning matching Cowl pattern. So now we have a beautiful matching set of Hat, mitts and cowl crochet patterns, all available on Ravelry but here's the best bit.... If you fancy all three you get one completely… Continue reading Spiral Crochet Series
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Ear Candling
Had a cold or flu? Urrgh know the feeling all too well. Why does it linger on after for weeks on end with nasal congestion, sinus irritation, niggly coughs, tinnitus and hearing problems? Inflammation ... that's why. Decongestants and steroid sprays to the rescue? Well, they can help a little, and that's all your GP… Continue reading Ear Candling
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Snowball fight in a Bag!
Who says snowball flights need to be cold and wet? Not anymore, now you can crochet your own soft snowball fight in a bag!
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Crocheted Faux Fur Pompoms
Crochet your own faux fur pompoms, the perfect finishing touch to your beautiful handmade hats. Beginner friendly FREE pattern.
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Calendula Flower Fairy
The sweetest little summery fairy you could ever meet, Calendula the flower fairy crochet pattern materials and where to buy the pattern.
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The Rose – Queen of Flowers
Roses have long been revered for their beauty, perfume and their association with love. But there's a lot more roses have to give. This article looks at the culinary and medicinal benefits of the Queen of Flowers.
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The Definitive (ish) list of Recycled Yarns
A list of available recycled yarns and where to buy them.
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New Pattern – The Spiral Beanie
Easy band up crochet hat pattern
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Berry Fairy Crochet Pattern
Love raspberries? You've got to meet this gorgeous little crochet fairy! She's Berry, a fruit fairy. Much like her flower fairy friends, but she looks after the raspberries. Her easy crochet pattern is available on Ravelry.
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Teeny Tiniest wee hearts
Free tiny crochet heart pattern
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Bananas for Banana Yarn
Completely and utterly, it's driven me crazy, I've had ALL the emotions with this yarn! Spoiler alert, this post ends well, banana yarn is my new love! I originally wrote this with the title Banana Disaster! My first experience (note I say first) wasn't a good one you see, it went wrong... horribly wrong... it… Continue reading Bananas for Banana Yarn
