The clocks have gone forward and we now have an extra hour of evening daylight. Yay!! This means more crafting time in daylight. And for me as a crocheter, its important because lamplight makes a big difference to colours, as anyone who has ever tried to use black yarn knows. Not just black, Ive spent… Continue reading Spring has Sprung
Author: katen65
Maker and crafter, I run workshops from my home studio in Elswick, Lancashire.
St David’s Day Daffodil
Hello, my good intentions to keep up with the blogging have fallen a bit by the wayside but a request for a pattern that I've written up inspired this post. Daffodil pattern You will need: Small amounts of yellow, orange and cream DK yarn 3mm hook Darning needle Start with a Magic Ring (or your… Continue reading St David’s Day Daffodil
Crafty Dog Mom
Are you a crafty dog Mom? I am . As I have a passion for all things crafty and love my dog to bits, it is inevitable that I combine the two. So, Wee Jack the Shih Tzu has become my model for various projects and I couldn't resist adding to my collection of craft… Continue reading Crafty Dog Mom
Creation of a Blanket
Ive always loved to crochet, I learned as a child from my Nana and like all beginners I started with a granny square. Granny squares are great! They are simple to make, and can be used to make almost anything else. But, they are most used for blankets, and I love a blanket! Ive made… Continue reading Creation of a Blanket
Look after your Mental Health
This week has been Mental Health Awareness Week and this year they have focused on the power of nature to help maintain your mental health. Who doesn't feel better in the fresh air and sunshine, it has a beneficial effect on our physical as well as mental health. But so many of us rush through… Continue reading Look after your Mental Health
Make Do and Mend
I'm a big fan of upcycling, recycling, make do and mend. I have always been a bit reluctant to throw things away but since I became a craftaholic I am positively evangelic about it. I grew up in the throwaway eighties, where wild consumerism ruled and we were all wanting the newest and best. The… Continue reading Make Do and Mend
Cleaner and Greener
We are all ore aware of making our lives cleaner and greener. But just how much difference can each of us make. Are we fighting a rising tide or can a little mean a lot, make a difference.it can be defeating to think you cant Not that I don't believe its not important but I… Continue reading Cleaner and Greener
Why start a blog?
Why a blog? I love sharing. My family would say I over share. My son says “If it isn't on mum's Facebook, it hasn't happened”. So, why a blog? Well, because I'm clogging up my social media with my random thoughts instead of business posts. Im one of those people who can talk to anybody… Continue reading Why start a blog?
What Kate Made Today 