Well, my glorious puff stitch hexagon bedspread didn't work out. I tried, I tell you. I had all the best intentions. I carried my yarn and hook with me everywhere I went, but after making about 6 little hexies, I simply couldn't make any more. I simply can not make motif-based blankets (I even...
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When I submitted the manuscript for Crochet at Play, there was MUCH celebrating. We'd done it! Written a book! Yeah! High FIVE! It was DONE!...and then I quickly realised that it wasn't.The Photography:After writing the book, came the task of finishing up samples (with help from Joanne, Jacqui, ...
The day is almost upon us! My 2nd book Hook, Stitch & Give is out on Thursday, my birthday is Friday and the book launch is Saturday, so that basically means its party week here, right? In advance of Thursday, I thought i'd tell you all a little bit about the making of the book.Preparation:
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One of my favourite stitches, this is my must-have wrong side row of any ripple stitch I use in my designs. Taking up hardly any space, the UK Raised Double Crochet Front (US Front Post Single Crochet) creates a ridge along the top of the ripple, adding definition, depth and stability to the fab...
This sweet little wrap originally appeared in Simply Crochet Issue 13. Its a take on a basic ripple pattern, but uses varying heights of stitches to create the wrap shape of narrower at the top and wider around the shoulders. Its designed for a 4ply yarn, but you could really make it in any yarn ...
Its no secret that I love puff stitches. They and their slightly more structured cousin bobble stitches feature heavily in my books and designs. They are just so fat and cozy, don't you think? They add weight and substance to crochet fabric that can sometimes be a bit too lacy. This weekend, upon...