Hello! For every crocheter, there's that one hook. You know, the one you reach for time and again, the one that feels like an extension of your hand. Today, I'm here to sing the praises of my own personal crochet bestie: the Clover Soft Touch. I should say that this is not an affiliated or sponsored post and that all opinions are my own.
Saturday 29 June 2024
My Current Favourite Hook: The Clover Soft Touch
Saturday 22 June 2024
Lazy Days CAL Kit Launch!
Hello! I'm so, so pleased with how this year's Lazy Days CAL kits have come together! It has been a real pleasure to collaborate with Sophie at The Wool Shed to bring you a fresh new yarn for 2024. Also, you asked and I listened - this year it's an 8ply/ DK weight yarn instead of 4ply/ fingering weight.
The colourway is called Lazy Days, it's a 75% superwash merino/ 25% nylon base, 225m per 100g and it's exclusive to my kits.
My lovely Instagram friend Ruth at Labours of Love Crochet is supplying me with summer themed stitch markers - lobster clasp ones - perfect for crochet.
This year I'm bringing you another of my favourite crochet hooks; the Clover Soft Touch. I love the feel of these hooks, particularly in the summer when my hands can be a bit hot and sticky! It's a 4.5mm hook, the recommended size for the pattern.
There will also be a postcard included, designed by Katie at Katie Birdie. It was Katie who drew the beautiful illustration for me which sparked this CAL back in 2021, you can read that story on my blog here.
Another change for 2024 is that I've had the pattern professionally printed as an A4 folded leaflet (these are so much better than me churning out slightly blurry copies on my printer as in previous years!!)
All of these things will come in a drawstring kit bag made from organic, Fairtrade cotton which is printed in the UK with the lovely foxglove & bee illustration by Katie.
My CAL kicks off in 2 weeks time, Friday 5th July, with pre-orders opening for kits today! Kits are £50 each but I'm offering you a discount code - 10% off - which makes them just £45.00!
- 100g of exclusive colourway: ' Lazy Days', DK weight yarn (75% superwash merino/ 25% nylon)
- 4.5mm Clover Soft Touch Hook
- stitch markers from Labours of Love Crochet
- notions tin from Sew Ray Me
- postcard from Katie Birdie
- printed A4 pattern leaflet
- pdf of the pattern with video tutorial links
- organic, Fairtrade cotton drawstring bag with the illustration from Katie Birdie on the front, perfect to keep everything in!
- printed A4 pattern leaflet
- pdf of the pattern
- organic, Fairtrade cotton drawstring bag with the illustration from Katie Birdie on the front
The code for all offers is LAZYDAYS
Friday 14 June 2024
A Relaxing Crochet Project for this Summer
Hello! Are you like me, looking for relaxing crochet project to see you through the summer? Look no further than my Lazy Days Wrap! This airy crocheted wrap pattern is ideal for crocheting on long summer days and your finished shawl will be versatile enough to take you from casual outings to dressy affairs.
Effortless Style for Every Adventure:
Crochet with Confidence:
Here's what you'll need to crochet your wrap:
- 2x 100g skeins of sock weight/4ply yarn (75% superwash merino/25% nylon, 400m/100g) - I used approximately 170g for reference
- 5mm crochet hook
- Needle for sewing in ends
Learn with Video Tutorials:
Tempted?
You can find the pattern on my website or in my Ravelry store and as I announced in last week's email, the Lazy Days Wrap is June's pattern of the month, so you can enjoy 15% off with the code JUNE24Friday 7 June 2024
The Big Adventure: Conquering a Large Crochet Blanket - Challenges & Rewards
Hello! The allure of a giant, cosy crochet blanket is undeniable. Snuggling under a masterpiece you created yourself? Pure bliss. I love the pile of crocheted blankets I have sitting in my big basket, ready to be pulled out on a chilly evening - I can't recommend creating a few for yourself enough! At the moment, as many of you know, I'm crocheting a Battenberg Blanket which is a MASSIVE commitment! If you're not familiar with the pattern by Sandra Paul, you should check it out on Ravelry; it's hundreds of teenie granny squares.
But, before I dive headfirst into a mountain of yarn with you, let's explore the challenges and the rewards that come with crocheting a large blanket.
The Challenge of Choice:
Dive Deep vs Keep it Simple:
Purpose Perfect:
Time Management:
Mind Your Motivation:
Tracking Your Progress:
The Finishing Line:
So, Are You Ready for the Challenge?
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