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 →
Sadako’s blanket – pattern out now !…
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 →
Baby Groot portrait…
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 →
The Kyoto wrap (free pattern)…
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…
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 →
Save the best for last…
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 →
Simply Crochet Issue 94 – A Bright Spark…
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 →
Amilishly Dolls : A rainbow colored collection of Amigurumi dolls book review…
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 →
A Spicy donation to Australia…
Again thank you all for the massive response and kindness you have shown me. What a rollercoaster of a week it was ! I’m glad some rest and calm has returned to my life and I intend to keep this for a while. Picking up my hook will definitely be one of the things I... Lees verder →
The Spice Market Crochet-A-Long…
The kick off for the Spice Market Crochet-a-long. In this post you will find all the details about Materials and Tips and Tricks which you need for joining in this event.