Have you heard of Crafter’s Christmas? It’s generally held of to be in July. It’s the time when Crafter’s start to prepare for Christmas. And they need to! It’s not just about all those handcrafted gifts but about Christmas Fairs too. Bookings for those few weeks before Christmas are being taken and you need to… Continue reading A Crafters Christmas
Author: katen65
Maker and crafter, I run workshops from my home studio in Elswick, Lancashire.
Crochet on the Catwalk
Have you noticed crochet is everywhere! That Taylor Swift dress went viral and sold out in hours. And 24 hours later there were copy cat patterns and yarn bundles up for sale. If you are a crocheter, then you have the advantage of being able to make your own catwalk creations. I don’t make… Continue reading Crochet on the Catwalk
A Ripping Yarn…
I've always liked to reuse and recycle in my crafting but always been frustrated that I can't do this with yarn. In the days when everyone hand knitted, you could buy jumpers from the jumble sale and pull them back to reuse the yarn but those days are gone. You can buy yarn in charity… Continue reading A Ripping Yarn…
A Crafting Community
I am so lucky with where I live. The little village of Elswick in Lancashire is a truly creative community with a thriving arts and craft culture. It boasts a craft club and an arts club, a choir, a village garden group and they all collaborate on making our village a vibrant and beautiful place… Continue reading A Crafting Community
Crochet Abroad
I've just returned from a 2 week cruise of the Mediterranean. Yes, I know showing off but what I wanted to tell you is how popular crochet is in Europe. I spotted it all over the place. I took my crochet with me and worked on it on sea days. Several other passengers came over… Continue reading Crochet Abroad
Holiday Crafting
I always take something crafty on holiday, usually my crochet but this time I'm trying my hand at sketching too. I am not good at drawing but encouraged by my fellow Elswick Community Arts group members I'm having a go. Trieste is the perfect place to start, there is wonderful architecture here. So, I've taken… Continue reading Holiday Crafting
Pom-pom Bunnies
This is my session from the Virtual Village Hall today. https://www.facebook.com/share/v/sF9KWfDwUaETraum/ I've been making lots of different bunnies for Easter and here is my crochet pattern for the small bunny. Small Rabbit Materials DK yarn 50g 3mm hook Safety eyes Fibre fill Black embroidery thread Abbreviations MR Magic ring Ch chain Dec double crochet Ss… Continue reading Pom-pom Bunnies
March is Crochet Month UK
Crochet Easter Chick National Crochet Month is celebrated in March every year. This is a month to interlock loops of yarn or wool and make beautiful pieces to use yourself or give to friends and family members. Crocheting is often confused with knitting, but the differences between the two crafts are quite clear. In crocheting,… Continue reading March is Crochet Month UK
Easter Bunnies
I’m ramping up production of bunnies in the work room at the moment. I’ve got a stall at the Village Hall Spring Gift Fair and I’ve decided to make Bunnies and maybe a few chicks. I have 3 favourite rabbit patterns and Im making several of each. The biggest is Millie Rabbit, I’ve made lots… Continue reading Easter Bunnies
All of my heart
Did you know that February is national heart month? To celebrate this and encourage awareness, the Elswick Crochet Crew have created a post box topper with the dual purpose of celebrating Valentines Day and Heart Month. If you take a look at the British Heart Foundation’s website you will see lots of ways to help… Continue reading All of my heart
What Kate Made Today 