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 →
I have teased you long enough on social media with glimpses and some peeks of this new, free pattern; Arabeska. So, it's time to put it out here and send it out to the world - hoping some of you might like to try it and create a fun, square blanket yourself. Before we get... 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 →
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 →
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 →
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