We’ve just arrived home after one of the best holidays we’ve ever been on. But I don’t want to tell you about it. Asturias in northern Spain is so beautiful and so unspoilt, and so un-touristy that I don’t want the secret to get out. It’s the very definition of a “best kept secret” destination […]
7 Things to Consider When you Pack Knitting and Crochet for a Holiday
I’ve talked before about how I love to crochet on the move – when I was commuting into London every day, I was always crocheting furiously on the train. Now I used to get a bit carried away with the projects I took with me sometimes, often working on my favourite WIP whatever it may […]
WYS Signature 4 Ply Giveaway – we have a winner!
The day has arrived! Eeeeek! A month or so ago, I launched my first ever giveaway alongside my rave review of West Yorkshire Spinners Signature 4 Ply to win a ball of the fabulous yarn in question and a full set of Knitpro DPNs. I was so pleased with the prize I was able to offer […]
10 Reasons why Living with a Crocheter is the WORST
I’m under no illusions here – Mr Elsie Pop is basically a saint. Living with a crocheter is hard work! Here, with input from my lovely husband, are my top 10 reasons why living with a crocheter is just the WORST. 1 – Yarn. Everywhere. Even though I have a whole separate building dedicated to crafts […]
West Yorkshire Spinners Signature 4 Ply Review + Giveaway!
I’ve made no secret of the fact that I’ve become a total sock knitting addict lately, having picked up the double pointed needles for the first time last September and following Christine’s awesome tutorials over at Winwick Mum. With the sock knitting obsession comes the discovery of the joys of sock yarn. If you haven’t […]
Confession time: I’ve been cheating on my hooks!
Something very strange has happened to me over the last few months. Crochet has stopped being my main craft – and it’s freaking me out! It all started when I became obsessed with sock knitting a few months ago. I knit my first pair of socks on double pointed knitting needles, so I naturally wanted […]
Unravel 2017
Whew! I’ve just got home after a fabulous day at Unravel 2017 in Farnham – I am sure it gets better there every year! This year’s festival saw me learning about (and, er, buying) some yarn brands I hadn’t seen before, as well as seeing all my favourites. As I have done the last couple […]
Dyeing my own yarn – a few firsts!
Over the course of running this blog, I’ve made no secret of my love for exciting yarns. If it’s got more than one colour in it, I’m all in. I love hand-dyed yarns, gradient yarns, self striping sock yarns and generally anything interesting. I love working with a fun yarn, and using a simple technique […]
80s Bonfire Night Crochet Cowl
It’s bonfire night tonight in the UK – one of the weirdest traditions we have on these little islands, where we celebrate a historic plot to blow up the Houses of Parliament by setting off a load of fireworks and lighting a bonfire with an effigy on the top. We’re a strange nation. But no-one […]
All I Want For Christmas Is… Yarn.
Ok, that’s a lie – I also want other crafty things. But in general, I’m hoping Santa takes the hint this year and delivers a load of crafty goodness on Christmas day. As it’s November now, I think I’m allowed to write my Christmas list! Here are a few of the items I’m currently obsessing […]
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