Did you know there are now two new additions to the Susan Bates hook line? I had to investigate, and got out all my SB hooks to compare the new styles with my classics: Susan Bates crochet hooks have always been my favourites, because I find their in-line shape makes it much easier to make […]
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Crochet Investigation: Avoiding the Jog in a BLO Round
Spoiler alert: in doing this jog-minimising back loop only round amigurumi experiment, I have a recommendation for a simple modification to make to your amigurumi that will minimise the jog with those back loop only rounds! If you’re not interested in my experiments, jump straight to the Jogless Back Loop Only Round for Amigurumi video […]
Extreme Amigurumi: Extreme Whale!
After the success of my giant amigurumi baby bunny, Mega Bun, I decided to try some more extreme amigurumi experiments using regular yarn that’s currently available in stores, so I can give you some recommendations. As before, I used my Susan Bates Xtreme crochet hook, which is size 50 (that’s 25mm, or 1 inch!) and […]
Donkey crochet pattern
Today I have a new animal design for you that’s particularly close to my heart: a Donkey! I’ve loved donkeys for as long as I can remember – how can you resist those big soulful eyes and that sweet, gentle character? Donkey Fun Facts Donkeys are members of the horse family, Equidae, together with horses, […]
Summer crochet-alongs
Summertime is typically the slowest season for crochet, but perhaps I can tempt you back to your hook with a choice of two PlanetJune crochet-alongs to join in with for July and August? Both include some small, quick pattern options if you’re short on time. If you feel like something a bit different, how about […]
free pattern: Crochet Plant Hanger
Today I have a new fast and lovely donationware pattern for you: it’s my Crochet Plant Hanger! The free version of this pattern is sized to match the small plant pots from my Cactus and Succulent Collection patterns, and you can use this pattern to make hangers for both your small crocheted potted plants and […]
New Crochet Tutorial Videos
Thanks to a long-lasting thumb injury and a intercontinental move, it’s been a frustratingly long time since I’ve been able to make any new crochet tutorial videos. But all that’s about to change! To commemorate my return to YouTube, I’ve updated my video template with a fresh new look and animated logo, and, to ease […]
new Succulent Collections 3 & 4 crochet patterns
I’m so excited to share my latest designs with you – I’ve been working on them for months and they’re finally ready. Announcing: Succulent Collections 3 & 4! Since I published my Cactus Collections 1 & 2 (in 2010) and Succulent Collections 1 & 2 (in 2012) they’ve never dropped out of my bestseller lists. […]
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