I am always in the mood for something sea-related. After creating the Jolly Jellyfish pattern, I felt more sea-related patterns would come up. So, meet the Salty Sardines—a fun and quick pattern to make and perfect to use up some scraps. Make them in every color of the rainbow and create as many as you... Lees verder →

Tea may be one of the most common products we consume. Tea has a deeper meaning in many cultures and involves different rituals and beliefs. Tea is made from many different leaves, herbs, and spices. Although many of us find comfort in the ready-to-go teabags out of the grocery store, there is a vast difference... Lees verder →

Chowa is a Japanese word that refers to seeking balance in life. Maybe the most common thing we search for as human beings in a world that is getting busier and evolving as we speak. I am always searching for a balance in my personal life. I often notice that different things or thoughts can... Lees verder →

n 2024, I challenged myself to crochet and create new designs in a different direction than people expect. Most of the time, my designs can be placed among home design and decoration, sometimes as accessories to use…but there is much more besides those things. One of those challenges has become creating a more experienced amigurumi... Lees verder →

I already said it in my last post...I will be back soon with an important update. Here is that update, which involves my break from a design career. Yes, you read those words perfectly fine. It's a break from my design career. I will stop designing crochet and knitting patterns for at least two years... Lees verder →

And this time a free crochet pattern; the Shell collector Cushion.The Shell Collector cushion is made in mind my favorite thing to do when walking across the beach and collecting shells in all kinds of colors, sizes, and shapes. You can find the most amazing and unique pieces for free, given to you by the... Lees verder →

It's time for a new pattern! It has been a while since I published something new—besides the Flora mandala, which I created with my dear friend Tante Setje. I have plenty of patterns ready for release, but I still have to find time to set them up and launch them into the world. The last... Lees verder →

As promised, I will release a special Advent crochet pattern right before the period of Advent starts. And here it is! It is right on time to get you started and prepared before the 1st of December. Each year, many of us crafters keep up with the tradition of buying or gifting ourselves or someone... Lees verder →

I promised it a while ago, and finally it is here! The Craigh na Dun scarf crochet pattern. As I am really into symmetrical, stretched triangle-shaped scarfs lately (they have the perfect fit to wear around your neck), I decided to design a knitting and crochet pattern with one. The knitted pattern became the Asterism... Lees verder →

This will probably be one of the hardest posts I have written in a long time, but I want to write the words down to share, acknowledge, and memorize a beautiful person who has left our shores to shine bright in a sky full of stars. A few weeks ago, I received the news that... Lees verder →