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, […]

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 […]

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. […]

A few months ago, I had a very clever request from a customer, to design a large adult version of the turtle from my Baby Sea Turtle Collection pattern. It was such a good idea – my AquaAmi Sea Turtle pattern is an epic amigurumi showstopper, but all those shell pieces take forever to crochet […]

The Fennec Fox might just be one of the cutest animals out there, and it’s even cuter in crochet! Fennec Fox Fun Facts Fennec Foxes are the smallest foxes in the world. They live in the deserts of northern Africa and eat insects, rodents and plants. Their massive ears stop them from overheating and help […]

After having the privilege of watching packs of lions in the wild at Kruger Park, I thought my Lion and Lioness pattern would be adorable with a little Lion Cub pattern to complete the family. And after making the cubs, I think I was right… What do you think? My new Lion Cub pattern complements […]

Still wondering what to give your family, friends and co-workers for Christmas? I have you covered with lots of quick and easy seasonal donationware patterns! From Christmas decorations to stocking stuffer gifts to snuggly scarves and cowls, here are my suggestions of 11 free PlanetJune patterns for you. (You can use the online version of […]

In preparation for my move back to the Great White North later this week, I decided to crochet myself a new neckwarmer. I used my Diamond Lattice Neckwarmer pattern and a cosy merino-silk blend yarn, and look what I ended up with… Don’t you just love it? I do! I was a bit worried about […]