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Tortoise crochet patterns

*Cue the fanfare* Please allow me to present… the PlanetJune tortoises! I’m so excited to be able to share my tortoises with you today! I have so much to tell you about them, though, I don’t know where to start… I’ll limit myself to the relevant pattern details today, and do a follow-up post later […]

baby sea turtle applique in thread!

My first thought after seeing my Baby Sea Turtle Appliqué was to wonder how it would look in crochet thread, so I decided to find out! I tried a few thread/hook combinations but my favourite ended up being size 10 thread and a size 7 US / 1.5mm steel hook. This size is not ridiculously […]

Baby Sea Turtle Applique crochet pattern

You may be getting a déjà vu feeling right now – don’t I have a baby sea turtle pattern just like this already?! Well, no: there’s something completely new about this pattern! Although from the top it looks almost identical to the turtle from my incredibly popular Baby Sea Turtle Collection: Spot the difference? …from […]

amigurumi skills for Turtle Blanket makers

It’s amazing how popular my Turtle Beach blanket pattern is – I published it over four years ago, and it still gets viral boosts on social media every few months that make it consistently one of my most popular designs! Selling Turtle Blankets I’ve even started a special section of my Sellers’ List page for […]

free crochet pattern: Happy Rainbows

Rainbows are a symbol of hope and unity as well as being full of bright and cheerful colours. I think we could all do with some cheer right now, as well as encouraging hope and unity. My hope is that my Happy Rainbows pattern will brighten your day while you crochet it, and then go […]

Crochet dog eye wipes

I try to be environmentally conscious when it comes to my pup Maggie and avoid waste where I can. I even use compostable poop bags, and all her waste and hair clippings go straight into the green bin for composting. Being a white dog, she’s prone to tear stains, and the thought of buying disposable […]

Pika crochet pattern

Pika pika! No, it’s not a Pokemon, but an adorable real-life animal… Have you ever heard of a pika before today? Pikas are super-cute and special little creatures – let me tell you a bit about them so you can judge for yourself: Pika Fun Facts It may look a little like a giant hamster, […]

fixing a dog sweater with crochet

Today is the 3-week anniversary of adopting my adorable dog Maggie, and I’m more sure than ever that we made the right decision! I’m so happy I found such a special little lamb – she’s so small and sweet, and she loves me so much. And she’s such a clever girl – our training is […]

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