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 →
I was working on a new cable pattern crochet pattern these last weeks until my health was messing up my plans. As I had a lot of pain in my back and neck for a while now, I went to medical research, and they found at least two hernias. So, that explained a lot of... 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 →
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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