When you read or hear the word ‘crochet’, your first thought may be of your grandma, or perhaps a scene from a Jane Austen novel. For me, crocheting means self-expression and hours of fun. Crochet has always received plenty of love from a wide range of people, but during the Coronavirus pandemic, it has had… Continue reading Why are Gen Z so keen on crochet?
Tag: 2025
Why buy a kit?
Do you buy craft kits? Do you think they are value for money? Now, I will buy kits if I want to try a new craft that needs equipment I don’t have, rather than buy lots of equipment I might not use. I will also buy a kit if it’s on sale or cheap. I… Continue reading Why buy a kit?
Scraptastic Crochet for 2025
A growing trend in 2024 and set to explode in 2025, is scrappy crochet. Basically, using your smaller scraps of yarn to make a big project. There are several ways to do this, mini granny squares being one way. You can join all your scraps to make a big ball to work from, this works… Continue reading Scraptastic Crochet for 2025
Craft trends 2025
Happy New Year fellow crafters. What are the new trends in crafts for 2025? Well, those in the know say that this year will be all about reclaimed, recycled and reused craft materials. Instead of buying new, buy second hand and re-purpose fabric, yarn, buttons, beads and all sorts of things. Crazy quilting is going… Continue reading Craft trends 2025
What Kate Made Today 