Well, this is exciting. I’ve pretty much worked to patterns with every blanket I’ve made – the Scheepjes CAL, the Lydia Blanket, and Sophie’s Universe to name a few. This is fab, and I love working to other people’s patterns – it’s a great way to pick up some interesting techniques and take your crochet to […]
Crochet posts
Believe it or not, there are posts on Elsie Pop that aren't entirely crochet-related! But here, you won't find any - this category is crochet through and through!
7 Deadly Crochet Sins
While I consider myself to be a fairly proficient crocheter, I could also be described as terminally lazy. I think you’ll understand what I mean when I confess my 7 deadliest crochet sins. One more thing though – none of these crochet “sins” have ever stopped me from crocheting up a storm! I crochet my […]
Dancing in the Sea – the Scheepjes CAL 2016 so far
I don’t know why I’ve been finding the 2016 Scheepjes CAL a bit tougher to blog about than Sophie’s Universe. Maybe it’s the square-by-square construction of the blanket, or the fact each square is a single colour that’s been stopping me going photo crazy? Either way, I SHOULD have been blogging about this project – because […]
The Lydia Blanket – she’s finished!
I’m delighted to inform you that I have achieved my own personal crochet milestone today! I have finished my Lydia blanket – a beautiful pattern from Dedri over at Look at What I Made – and in doing so, I’ve completed my first ever crochet blanket which is made of motifs. I fell in love […]
2016’s Must-Hook Crochet Blankets
I thought 2015 was an incredible year for crochet. The year that brought us the unbelievably beautiful Sophie’s Universe by Dedri Uys (which I adored making myself!) and Jane Crowfoot’s phenomenal Lily Pond CAL was one I didn’t think we could top. But here we are in April 2016 and already I’m astounded by some […]
Commuter Crochet – a Beginner’s Guide
Anyone who follows me on Instagram will be aware that my favourite hashtag is #commutercrochet. As a London commuter, I spend a lot of my time crocheting on trains. I can’t say enough positive stuff about commuter crochet – I genuinely love it. Commuting had a lot to do with my decision to learn to […]
The War on WIPs
I had to make a confession to my husband the other day. It was hard to admit, but I currently have about 30 works in progress (WIPs). I wish I was exaggerating. I think the root of the problem is that I love yarn too much – when I find some yarn I love, I […]
Merry Christmas!
Just a quick post as I settle down to my Christmas eve glass of chianti to say Merry Christmas! This year’s Christmas crochet hasn’t all been gifted yet, so I can’t share much with you in terms of pictures… but here’s a little bit of what I’ve been up to lately. Autumn/Winter Crochet Wreath After […]
Simple Amigurumi Snowman
Happy December! Or, as most crocheters call it, “a million projects on the go at once season”. It’s no secret that this is the season for crochet – I love giving out handmade gifts at Christmas time, and over the years they’ve got more and more ambitious. It’s fair to say I’m a bit snowed […]
Crafting and travelling in silence
It’s been a quiet time on the blog lately – sometimes life gets so busy that it gets away from you a bit and I’ve been going through one of those times lately. So here’s what’s been going on! Poppy is back to full dog! Poppy has recovered amazingly well from her surgery. Our lovely […]