Yes! It is September 18, 2023, and that means it is now official! Memory - another book from The Guy with the Hook is out now. Although many of you had the luck to have it a few days earlier in possession, and I even see people start making projects out of the book already,... Lees verder →
The Memory book was planned for release on September 18, 2023. However, due to a little communication error, some warehouses already started selling the books to retailers. So, for that reason, I felt I needed to ship out all books immediately as it wouldn't be fair to all of you who made a pre-order. It... Lees verder →
Good news! All pre-orders for Memory made from a country outside of Europe are shipped! This means this gem is on its way to you! So, Australia, New Zealand, the United States, Canada, Mexico, Argentina, Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, China, Japan, and South Africa..prepare yourself for a wonderful present in your mailbox. As explained all shipments... Lees verder →
Time to write some things down, It has been a while already and this post is all about a decision I made over the last weeks. Let me first start by saying how much joy it has brought me to see all of you being so cheerful and happy about my third and upcoming book... Lees verder →
When visiting the shop of Stephen and Penelope in Amsterdam last year, I returned with some deliciously looking sock yarns. Although I can perfectly knit, I still prefer crocheting, and it came to my attention that most artistic patterns are made with knitting for sock yarns. So, I challenged myself to create something unique with... Lees verder →
Today there is another book launch....yes yes, because my first book, Journey, will have a new release in the English language again. We started in 2021 with a one-time print in English of the original Journey book, but this print was sold so fast that we couldn't even imagine that before making it. So, luckily... Lees verder →
Finally, I can release this new pattern called Kaladeniz Kilim. I love this pattern so much, and the geometric shapes which you will create with the mosaic crochet technique are so cool! I'll tell you everything you need to know about this new pattern, so let's start! Karadeniz Kilim is a mosaic crochet pattern that... Lees verder →
After almost a year of working behind the scenes, once again, I can finally share the first glimpse of my new second book: Gallery. A book with 12 masterpieces to crochet - inspired and based on famous paintings made by the great masters in history. You will find crochet projects in the book based on... Lees verder →
The name of this crochet pattern will actually conclude the entire design, it is a euphoric feeling it delivers to you after finishing it. A beautiful large mandala pattern can be crocheted into a ring or be used as a rug for example. For me, this pattern has an extra dimension when designing it. Crocheting... Lees verder →
Last week I was devastated by the images and videos we see over the news of the war in Ukraine. As I have always believed war or violence is no solution to anything - no matter what the reasons or beliefs might be, I strongly judge this act of war taking place in our world.... Lees verder →
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