Have you heard of grandmacore? If you Crochet sew, knit, and bake (like me ), then you already live a grandmacore lifestyle. Grandmacore in the UK, also known as "granny chic," is a trend embracing the comfortable, whimsical, and nostalgic. Think handmade cushions and blankets, freshly baked cakes and biscuits, junkshop finds lovingly restored or repurposed.… Continue reading Grandmacore
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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?
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
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…
What Kate Made Today 