Yesterday I hooked up with some friends I’ve met through our crochet hobby. The appointment to meet each other was already there for a long time, but due to personal reasons, it didn’t happen till last weekend! They told me they still had a nice present for me which they would like to give me... 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 →
When I was away these last days, I thought a lot. Unfortunately, something happened in our beautiful world that no one had ever felt this generation would have to face - another war has started. You may think we would have learned from the past ages and wars that this only causes pain, loss, and... Lees verder →
Finally, I can reveal a big secret...and a new pattern! I have been working on this for the past six months together with Tineke Tap. One of the largest projects I ever made and I can finally introduce it: meet Seaside Serendipity. It has become the next big project after my Spice Market pattern -... Lees verder →
For a few months, my mailbox has been getting fuller and fuller. Daily I receive many emails and messages regarding order questions, pattern questions, and many more. Lately, my designs are getting more popular - which for sure is something I love and cherish, but it also delivers a lot more to handle. For that... Lees verder →
Recently I discovered a lovely brand called Muud. Muud is a Danish company that makes lifestyle accessories with a deeply rooted Scandinavian mindset. I don't often take on product reviews as I feel like I am a commercial output for our community. Still, sometimes there are things I can totally agree on, and something can... Lees verder →
Today I have a post about something less fun. I usually try to bring happiness and positivity through the things I create….today might be the opposite. At the moment, I am in a state of mind where I realize I am walking on a very thin rope to keep all things running the way they... Lees verder →
When December is arriving, my hands are getting restless as I feel to create something new for the upcoming holiday season. And this year, it is once again a new pattern! Meet the Winter Wonder Baubles, a lovely crocheted bauble with a snowflake motif. I really love the tradition of creating something new for the... Lees verder →
And another new pattern is up and running! Meet Apollo's Acknowledgment! A lovely design with a lot of texture and stunning gradient color changes. And perfect for many ways of use as it can be a wall hanging, a rug - or take the center part out of it and create a lovely cushion. The... Lees verder →
Finally, I have found some time to show and share some new work! And a free pattern this time! Meet the Code of the Rainbow, which is all based on color, as you obviously can see! So let me first tell you some more about the inspiration and idea behind the pattern. Sometimes a crocheter... Lees verder →
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