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Christmas Decor Collection crochet patterns

I can’t believe there are only 2 weeks left until Christmas! So now’s the perfect time to crochet up some fast and beautiful realistic ornaments and decorations, or go all out with a fabulous seasonal wreath – and my new collection has you covered, whichever you prefer… I hope you’re as excited by this as […]

AmiCats Collection 2 crochet patterns

I can’t tell you how excited I am to reveal my latest crochet pattern collection – making more cats with different body types is something I’ve had planned since I released my first amigurumi cat patterns in 2015! It may have taken over four years, but now, here at last, is AmiCats Collection 2: AmiCats […]

how to ‘plant’ crocheted plants in a real pot

Say you find the cutest mug or basket that would look lovely with a crocheted plant inside, or you’re crocheting a plant as a gift and don’t have time to make the pot too… How can you ‘plant’ your crocheted plant securely so it’ll look good in a non-crocheted container? I’ve been asked this many […]

free pattern: Eco-Friendly Cosmetic Rounds

I recently started using a facial toner, and suddenly I was throwing out more cotton pads in a week than I usually use in a year! I try to minimise the amount of trash I generate, and, as the bathroom bin started to fill, I decided this had to stop. Enter my new free crochet […]

crochet for Canada Day

My patriotic Beaver just can’t wait until Canada Day (July 1st) to start his celebrations! I’ve just updated my Maple Leaf Collection crochet pattern to also include instructions for making this small thread Canadian Flag too – it’s perfect for an amigurumi to hold. If you’ve already bought the Maple Leaf Collection, log back into […]

Seahorse crochet pattern

I have a very special new design for you today – it’s a beautifully-shaped Seahorse crochet pattern: Aren’t they sweet? I’m so pleased with how they turned out 🙂 Seahorse Fun Facts Seahorses are a very unusual-looking type of fish. They live in sheltered areas of warm seas across the world. Seahorses swim upright, using […]

Bearded Dragon crochet pattern

Since leaving the warmth of Africa for the Great White North, one thing I really miss is being able to see lizards all the time – both when out exploring nature, and in my own garden. I grew to love lizards after observing them in the wild for so long, and I’m considering getting a […]

free pattern: Tulips (and a new video!)

Here’s a new addition to my stemmed flower patterns: a beautiful realistic tulip flower with a clever one-piece construction. You’ll love how it comes together! Don’t they look gloriously spring-like in their distinctive tulip colours? (I had so much fun picking the colours for these!) I’ve also completed a new video (the first of many!) […]

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