by The Secret Crocheter | Aug 26, 2025 | News
If you’ve ever made crochet squares or little appliqués and found them going all curly (especially when you try to attach them to wreaths or other projects), don’t worry – you’re not doing anything wrong! That’s just the nature of crochet. The good news is that...
by The Secret Crocheter | Jul 15, 2025 | News
Looking for the best crochet tools for beginners or wondering what to buy for someone who loves crochet? If you’re just starting out or you’re a crocheter who’s always losing your needle (guilty), this list has got you covered. These are the must-have crochet...
by The Secret Crocheter | Jun 18, 2025 | News
So, you’ve picked up a hook, grabbed some yarn, and thought “Right then… how hard can it be?” Firstly – welcome to the crochet club! Secondly – if your first few attempts haven’t exactly gone to plan, you’re definitely not alone. I’ve taught hundreds of...
by The Secret Crocheter | May 27, 2025 | News
Let’s be honest…crochet patterns can look like total gobbledegook when you’re just starting out. So many abbreviations, so many brackets, and don’t even get me started on the UK vs US stitch names. I’ve lost count of how many people have said to me, “I really...
by The Secret Crocheter | May 8, 2025 | News
This month something very exciting happened… I had one of my patterns published in Crochet Now magazine! I still can’t quite believe it. I’ve been reading Crochet Now for years (usually with a biscuit or three) and to see my own design in those glossy pages felt...
