SANDRA'S JOURNAL... from the studio

In her final instalment, guest writer Sandra Gutierrez of Nomad Stitches looks forward to springtime and nature’s wealth of inspiration

YARN LIFE Online

We’re finding new ways to stay connected and inspired

DESIGNING BY INTUITION

Crochet garment designer Kristen TenDyke tells us how important it is for her to really ‘feel’ a design to get it just right…

Eco-Friendly Fibres

Beata Jezek tells us how donated yarn helps her business Hedgehog Fibres make their unique and sustainable skeins

SMALL WORLD

We chat to crochet and amigurumi designer Kwannie Chen who talks us through her journey to creating a world of wonderful miniature makes…

Vintage fashion

A popular cardigan that ticks all the design boxes is destined to be Fran Morgan’s crochet treasure

Feel-good factor

Be kind to the planet while enjoying your favourite hobby…

CROCHET FOR A CAUSE

Art and creativity have been used to raise awareness and spark revolution for centuries – and in 2020, craftivism has been thriving

How Do I Read A Crochet Pattern?

Brush up on your technique with our simple guide…

RICH TAPESTRY OF LIFE

Designer Marianne Rawlins describes how discovering tapestry crochet took her enthusiasm for the craft to the next level

SANDRA'S JOURNAL ...from the studio

In her second instalment, guest writer Sandra Gutierrez of Nomad Stitches shares what it means to her to finally settle down

Russia with love

Catherine Venner found inspiration in imperial Russian jewels and it led to the biggest challenge of her crochet life (so far)

Crochet for our Communities

We’ve been captivated by the people turning to crochet to spread some joy!

Why Does My Crochet Circle Curl?

One of the greatest joys of crochet is the ease with which you can create flat circular motifs. To hook these sorts of motifs, the stitches are worked in the round. This is just as easy as working in rows – there are just a couple of extra little rules that I’ll show you how to master in this workshop. I’ll also be explaining how to make sure your motifs stay flat, so they don’t turn into tubes. To practise, all you need is yarn and a suitable sized hook. I’m using blue DK yarn and a 4mm hook, but you can use anything you’ve got to hand. Let’s hook…

Have Yourself A Cozy Crochet Christmas

Craft your way to a special Christmas

SANDRA'S JOURNAL ...from the studio

Guest writer Sandra Gutierrez of Nomad Stitches shares how her month in crochet has hooked up and what’s on her Christmas gift-making list

BLAST FROM THE PAST

Several decades of vintage style form the inspiration for Lizzie Morgan’s cool and quirky crocheted fashion collection Gimme Kaya – which is sustainable to boot…

Bee curious, bee brave

Claire Goodale aka E’Claire Makery found her niche in crochet colour work, and now it gives her such a buzz

Nadia's Journal ...From The Studio

Nadia from The Moule Hole describes her fairytale romance of a crochet career

What Is A Magic Loop?

Brush up on your technique with our simple guide…

Versatile vintage motifs

Sarah-Jane Hicks owes her love of crafting to the older generation, and the adaptability of crochet

Tip of the hat

Turn heads and expect fanfare with a patterned hat band by Lucy Croft

Immersed in crochet

Young crocheter Imogen Lewis talks about getting out and about with her hook, and how living with allergies is bearable with the best craft in the world…

FIRE AND ICE

Capture the drama of volcanoes and glaciers with this design by Nikki Trench

CROCHET FOR KIDS

Inspire and teach by sharing your love of crafts with kids

Bamboo yarns

Unleash your inner panda with some tasty bamboo yarns

Totes Amazing

A practical and plastic-free design by Vickie Smith

All Hail The Granny Square!

From its thrifty roots to modern runways, granny squares have won our hearts!

Mellow yellow

A sunny scarf to chase the blues away.

Beardie, Blondie, Bear

Bailey the Bear signifies how far the creative duo Beardie and Blondie have come since flat hats and student houses…