About a few years ago, I designed the Medina Mosaic Tiles, a pattern displaying the beautiful mosaic art found in the medinas throughout the Middle East. I have always been fascinated by Islamic geometric art, and it always intrigues me to discover new designs and motifs out of these wonderfully decorated walls and ceilings –... Lees verder →
It is time for Part 2 of the Walk down memory lane project - a blanket that is built up out of different existing patterns designed by my hand over the years. This project is a crown on all the work I have done so far these past five years. If you totally missed this... Lees verder →
After five years of designing, I have reached the milestone of creating pattern number 100! And this one will crown all the work I have done so far. Prepare for a walk down memory lane! The year 2023 is a jubilee year for me as a crochet pattern designer. I mark the fifth anniversary; I... Lees verder →
And here it is! Another free pattern which I do hope will be made many times due to the beauty it provides. The name of the pattern is the History of the Leaves, based on one of the products of nature; leaves. They come in many shapes, and colors, and are used for many purposes.... Lees verder →
It has been a long time since I sat down with a nice cup of tea to write something down here instead of crocheting, introducing, and publishing. This Sunday I felt the urge to get back to this as being an author, I also love to write things down often. Writing a crochet pattern can't... Lees verder →
Another beauty can see daylight! I am happy to announce a new mandala pattern called: Ikebana. Before I tell you the inspiration for this pattern - which is already explained in the name, let me first tell you how thankful I am for all the love I have received lately from all of you who... Lees verder →
Here it is! The annual holiday pattern of 2022 from my side! Every year I try to come up with a winter-theme-inspired pattern that doesn't consume too much time and which is also for use besides the holidays. Meet this year's pattern: Ice. I took a closer look at the anatomy of a snowflake and... 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 →
Today is the launch of a new yarn brand called Yarnsmiths! It is the first own yarn label of Wool Warehouse and they gifted me a box with some balls of yarn to test and play with it! And so I did! First, let me say you something about this new yarn brand. It comes... 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 →
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