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 →
As we approach both the release date for my second book; Gallery, and the new release of my first book; Journey and Crochet Journey, I thought it would be great to let you know where to get the books once they are available. So, let’s go! Let’s first start with my second book; Gallery. A... 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 →
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 →
Meet Rambling Roots, a pattern that is made in the round. Like a seed of new life in nature planted in the ground, roots start to grow and expand throughout the earth. Most plants and trees start this way, and I find it fascinating to see. It is almost art to know how these roots... Lees verder →
Some years ago, in a scorching summer (for Dutch conditions), I created the Soul of the Sea Shawl. A pattern inspired by the deep and dark blue sea. I always had a connection to the sea; wherever I am on this planet, and there is a sea or ocean nearby, I have to see it.... Lees verder →
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