peppy pontoon

As we all know, end of the year is nearing. This usually means a lot of reflection on my creative year, as well as work year, and all other things that were there for the year. So how about, then, the year 2022?! With this in mind, it is a good place to reflect here, and validate, and explain, and share experiences. Start with the most colourful: For those of you who have been following, this will be no surprise. I do have an announcement to make here, which again, for my @instagram followers is no news now, but … Continue reading

valiant violets

How crochet travels! Crochet in the woods. This month’s post is a continuation of my Crochet on the beach story, which you can read in gloriously full detail HERE: After i took the above blankets to the beach, i wanted to see them in the woods. To see how crochet blankets look in a different location, in a new setting. Maybe, also, to see if crochet in the woods would work at all?! By the time i organized this trip/ art installation, there was 10 blankets made by me in existence, and with a limited space in the car, … Continue reading

rainbow reverie

Welcome to the world a new baby! When i make blanket for babies, i like to use rainbow colours. Baby crochet blankets are smaller and take less time than my giant crochet thinking projects. Baby blankets are finished quicker, and usually way way before the babies are due, just in case…. Spy my BLANKET page HERE to admire them on the bottom of the page in their own dedicated picture gallery, and if you have been gifted one of my baby blankets, see if you can spot yours amongst the others.* *(If you cannot see your own gift on … Continue reading

yours yarnly

yesterday’s yearnings – yearly yonder The weather in the UK has not been following last year’s anomalous hotness… Am i surprised? Not really. But, when i started thinking about this post a little while ago, it was looking promising, with few days here and there bringing us temperatures warranting light jackets, if any outerwear at all… I nearly put my woolly wonders away, before i realised how perfect they are for this exact time in the year…. Crochet blankets are exactly the perfect spring/ summer outdoorsy attire – for evenings especially in the UK.  Whether you are sitting outside … Continue reading

arc alliance

…when you cannot see forward, to see clearly where you are going; look back at how far you have come… Suppose I should listen to the things I say to others- listen to my own advice sometimes… I have managed a to submit two pieces of work into the exhibition currently (May 2018) at Arts for Recovery in the Community (Arc) in Reddish, where I have been part of the volunteer team few years back, which made me somewhat reflective. My memory crochet blanket (LOOK) is displayed so that the tactile quality comes across really well and apparently visitors … Continue reading

crochet concupiscence connection

Crochet means a lot to me personally, as we know.  Recently, i have agreed to take part in sharing my crochet secrets and stories with Kathryn Vercillo, a writer of ‘Crochet Saved My Life’ and ‘Hook to Heal!’, both of which you can find HERE. Well, the article has recently been published in Happily Hooked where you can find lots and lots other articles and crochet related bits and bobs, including patterns. There is not much else that i can add to what has already been written, so, have a read of the attached screenshots of the article, and … Continue reading

lunar loops crochet

Hello All….. So this is something exciting…. I have had a conversation with a fellow art enthusiast a little while ago, about organizing some crochet workshops in connection to the cycle phases and representation of these in some crochet pieces…  We are both quite excited about getting this going, but, i thought i would get the feel from you, as no workshop is possible without lovely juicy participants…. I have been looking into the cycle phases and the changes that these bring within us for about two or maybe even three years now, as i struggle with the Creative … Continue reading

big knit 2014 update

As you can read HERE this year i have decided to be a part of the BIG KNIT which brings together INNOCENT smoothie drinks and AGE UK to support vulnerable elderly in winter. You can DOWNLOAD my free pattern for a simple crochet FLOWER FAIRY HAT  from this page or anywhere on the website, as it is listed in the footer menu together with all other free documents available to download. I have send this pattern to both the above companies and they actually emailed me back saying that they loved it, which was more than i had hoped … Continue reading

Bigknit 2014

The big knit which is a collaboration between Age UK and Innocent Smoothie companies asks people to contribute hats knitted or crochet to fit on smoothie bottles which are going to be sold later on, once all the contributions have been made. This project is there to raise money for age UK so they can look after the elderly and make sure they are warm enough in the winter months. Since the older generation have lot to teach us, this project is a great one to get involved in. And since a lot of crocheters and knitters are of … Continue reading

First Fair Fury

The First Craft Fair is furiously approaching and it seems that there just isn’t enough time to get everything ready… I will explain… I have been getting ready for my First Ever selling event – YEY! If you would like to come and see my stall feel free to visit the Wellfield Junior School at their Spectacular Summer Fair. More details in the calendar HERE. I am bringing along loads of luscious teddy bears and will also be selling my patterns there and the TO DO list seems to be getting longer, not shorter as i finish one thing … Continue reading