just a simple guy who loves crochet and knitting
It has been already four months ago since I wrote a blog post. Something I often did as I really like writing down some stuff once in a while as it is always a good thing to ventilate your thoughts and feelings by writing them down. But I decided I really needed a break from... Lees verder →
It is time to release my last pattern for now. And it even is a bit sooner then expected. Sometimes private matters take you up to make decisions which suits you best. I was planning on releasing this pattern on my birthday which is May 14th, however as a new home is approaching fast it... Lees verder →
It is time to announce a very special pattern. The theme for the pattern was on my mind for a long time. From the moment I visited Japan in 2017 and discovered the meaning of origami cranes and learned about the story of Sadako Sasaki and her memorial place in Hiroshima, it touched my soul.... Lees verder →
Image belongs to Marvel and all companies who are involved by this character. A few weeks ago I felt the need to start another crochet portrait. As before I had done only humans like Freddie Mercury and Salvador Dali, I thought it was time to start off a different angle on this concept. As I'm... Lees verder →
***UPDATE*** in the meantime the pattern is taken down. But just as a warning I have left this post here it is for further violation issues. ——————————————————————— I really hate to write this message. First of all I want to bring out positive words and news in times there is negativity enough around us. Besides... Lees verder →
The Kyoto wrap...a free pattern which I proudly present. The pattern is a large wrap made with Scheepjes Whirl Fine Art and Scheepjes Merino Soft. The lace part of this pattern holds little fans which are inspired on the traditional fan dances performed by geisha's in Kyoto - Japan. If you have ever seen such... Lees verder →
The Alegria pattern is here ! It is the first one released - out of my last ones before a long, long break from designing. And I think it will be a popular one. Alegria is actually a pattern of a large square which can be used in different ways. Out of two squares you... Lees verder →
Well, that's what they say right ? ..save the best for last ? Last weekend I made the announcement that I will quit designing. It is a decision I have thought a lot of last weeks and due the many events happened, the overflow of comments, peoples opinions and the feeling I can't come out... Lees verder →
Yes !!! The new Issue of Simply Crochet is out and guess who has a two page interview in this one ? Yup it is me ! It is such a joy to read back my words and answers I gave when this interview was taken. The back story in this interview is how I... Lees verder →
Last week I received this amazing new book in the mail and I was so thrilled to review it...but I wanted to make something out of it as well to have a clear opinion and to show off what you can do with this book. So to start off, the designer of these amazing dolls... Lees verder →
