The rise of the Hexi Cardigan has continued thanks to Jason Momoa gifting one to Jack Black on the release of Minecraft - the movie. The hexi cardigan was on everyone's to do list last year but it has been around for a ling while ( I made mine in lockdown) but it has seen… Continue reading Have you tried the Hexi Cardigan?
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Crochet for the home in 2025
New trends in home decor for 2025 will feature giant versions of old favourites. I've already mentioned giant granny squares for home decor, using a super chunky yarn to make snuggly blankets. Floor cushion, and pouffes will be popular as well as blankets. Also going mega in 2025, giant plushies will be popular. Last year’s… Continue reading Crochet for the home in 2025
Crochet garments in 2025
So, what's new and trending in crochet garments for 2025? What are we all going to have on our hooks this year? Following on from last years favourite wearable, the hexi cardigan, it's predicted that a lot more wearables will be trending this year. Look out for multi stitch wearables, featuring different patterns in one… Continue reading Crochet garments in 2025
A Crafters Christmas
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
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…
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
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
Try Something New
Trying something new Ive been crocheting for a long time, more years than i care to remember but even an old dog like me can learn something new occasionally. I've been having a go at corner-to-corner (C2C) crochet, and I love it. If you do not know what it is, it is a way of… Continue reading Try Something New
WIPs and chains
Hookers do it with WIPs and chains! We've all laughed at phrases like that but a serious crocheter always has WIPs, works in progress. January is a great time to go through your project and decide what to keep. As I've said before, January is my time to make things for me and this quite… Continue reading WIPs and chains
What Kate Made Today 