by Renee | May 24, 2023 | crochet, featured
So you’re getting the hang of some simple crochet stitches, managing to handle the hook and yarn OK and making some squares or scarves that don’t look too shabby. (Hooray!) Now you’re ready to tackle an actual pattern – you’ve found a picture of something you’d like...
by Renee | Apr 16, 2021 | crochet, featured
(updated April 2021) With ANZAC Day coming up it’s a good time to revisit some red poppy patterns. I know they’re traditionally worn as a symbol on Remembrance Day, but this striking red flower is increasingly being used as part of Anzac Day observances too....
by Renee | Mar 10, 2021 | crochet, featured
If you follow me on Instagram or Facebook you’ll have seen the cotton face cloths I’ve been making for my friend Anna’s business Salamanca Skincare Co. She commissioned two designs, one of which uses star stitch (to great effect if I do say so myself!). Star stitch is...
by Renee | Apr 19, 2020 | crochet, featured
Red poppy pattern round-up With ANZAC Day coming up I thought it’s a good time to take a look at red poppy crochet patterns. I know they’re probably more appropriate for Remembrance Day but since there won’t be any public dawn services or veterans marches this...
by Renee | Apr 8, 2020 | crochet, featured
It’s great to see eco-friendly beauty products becoming mainstream and more readily available. I don’t use many products myself, but we do use a lot of facewashers in our house. I mean, a LOT. Sometimes it feels like half the laundry pile is just made up...
