Spring is just around the corner and here in the UK that also means Mother’s day will soon be upon us! With that in mind I designed this easy mug cozy pattern that you can quickly whip up to use as a gift for your mum or gran or any other special person. The free […] Read more…
Year: 2022
Why You Need Stitch Swatches for Your Projects
Lets talk about crochet stitch swatches & why you need to create them for your projects. Do you sometimes hesitate to try a pattern because you’re unfamiliar with the crochet stitch being used? I know I did! You know how it goes… you like the look of the pattern and you REALLY want to create […] Read more…
Crafting for Charity – Daffodil Pattern
I love crafting for charity so this March I signed up to the Marie Curie Crochet Every Day challenge to raise money for their Great Daffodil Appeal. It’s called the daffodil appeal because the Marie Curie logo includes a daff. How could I complete a challenge for a cause like that without crocheting a few […] Read more…
Scrapbook Layout Caving at Cheddar Gorge
This is my first scrapbook layout post of 2022…. I’m sure you were probably expecting a Christmas or a winter theme for my first page of the year but this photo has been calling to me for quite a while… Its a photo of me and my son after we’ve been caving at Cheddar Gorge […] Read more…
Reaping the Benefits of a Gratitude Journal
I expect you’ve often been told to be thankful for what you have when something awful happens and it might seem like a pipe dream that writing in a journal could be so beneficial. But the scientific evidence is in, being thankful is a beneficial habit and keeping a gratitude journal an benefit you in […] Read more…