Stitching the clamshell cuppa mug rug

clamshell cuppa mug rug

Hi, come on in and we'll get started on the clamshell mug rug. I'm so glad you'd like to join in 😃

Clamshell mug rug stitch along invitation

A cupful of clamshells

Clamshells, mug rugs and Christmas, yippee! 

Charmed Cable beanie

new beanie pattern with a special free offer

I am a chicken when it comes to Winter. ( N.B. no offence intended to any feathered friends reading this post). While we don't see snow here in Queensland even on the coldest days, that piercing Winter wind can quickly whip up the goosebumps. The persistent chill gets through the smallest holes to make its unwelcome presence felt. And that my friends, is how the Charmed Cable beanie pattern came to be created. I ... wanted ... to ... stay ... warm!

Sweater Art

sweater art

What do you do with a handmade sweater you haven't worn for twenty years? 

You make it into a piece of art you can appreciate every day of course!

crocheting a circle video

Crocheting into a circle / alternative to magic circle

Usually when crocheting a circle, you will begin by making a magic ring. This is how my "Let It Snow...flake" pattern starts.

Marsupials and Monotremes fabric tour

Marsupials and Monotremes

Hello! I'm excited to be taking part in the Marsupials and Monotremes blog tour by Amanda Brandl for Kennard & Kennard . Being a part of talented Amanda's first blog tour Taking Flight was a special experience and I couldn't wait to play with her newly released "Marsupials and Monotremes" range.

"Christmas Fans" pattern

pretty crochet fans for the Christmas tree

I'd like to share with you today the handmade decorations I've made to go on our own Christmas tree. And as Christmas is a time of sharing and giving, this pattern is my Christmas gift to you.
Happy Christmas! 😃