by The Secret Crocheter | Apr 23, 2024 | News
If you’ve ever typed “is crochet easy?” into Google, you’re not alone. As a crochet teacher who’s helped hundreds of people learn to hook with confidence, I’ve heard this question more times than I can count. So here’s the honest answer…with a few truths you...
by The Secret Crocheter | Mar 19, 2024 | News
I hear you’ve just learnt to crochet? Not sure what’s next? Here are your five top tips to kick start your new hobby! Practice, Practice, Practice!You know what they told you at school: practice makes perfect. Well, they were right! As soon as you have learned...
by The Secret Crocheter | Mar 21, 2023 | News
Yarn and Yap is my social crochet event where we get together to crochet, eat cake, drink tea and chat all things crochet. I suppose it’s a bit like the old ‘knit and natter’ or ‘stitch and bitch,’ only my Yarn & Yaps are way better!...
by The Secret Crocheter | Feb 10, 2023 | News
Crocheting with t shirt yarn is a bit like marmite – you either love it or hate it! The finished make is a lot sturdier than all of the other yarns out there so it’s great for making bags and baskets, and other items that need to keep their shape. However,...
by The Secret Crocheter | Jun 15, 2022 | News
I’ve recently had to spend a bit of time with my dentist. Don’t get me wrong, he’s a nice enough chap (with a cracking set of gnashers on him) but if you know me well, you’ll know that I’m not great with anything medical, and even worse when that medical thing...
