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Are you ready to hear all my latest news and a few secrets thrown in for good measure?! Keep an eye on this page and stay up to date with everything that goes on in the Crochet Cabin…you might even learn a secret or two on the way!
crochet is easy, right?!
As you'll know if you know me well, I'm not one for gossip (don't give me that look!), but I feel duty bound to tell you all about this vicious rumour going around that crochet is....whisper it....easy. I know, I know...if you're reading this you probably...
Five top tips for when you’ve just learnt to crochet!
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 to...
Crochet hearts are for life…
Hey there, crochet lovers and fellow crafters! Hands up if you've had a crocheted heart or two on your hook this month? That's me, with both hands up! I've had so many crochet hearts on my hook that I've become slightly addicted....but there's method in my madness - I...
What is yarn and yap?!
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! Rewind to pre 2015, before I...
5 top tips for crocheting with t shirt yarn!
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, crocheting...
CABIN CREW CROCHET MEMBERSHIP
I’ll be completely honest with you, when I first started my CABIN CREW crochet membership club, I wasn’t 100% sure whether anyone would join it or what exactly it would be like. We were mid-way through one of the lockdowns and what I did know was that some people...
Yarn & Yank: Why crochet is good for your mental health!
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...
WHAT IS A YARN BOMB?!
I’m not sure who invented the yarn bomb, but I’m fairly sure that person was a genius! What’s that? You don’t know what a yarn bomb is….ok, let me explain. Yarn bombing is where you cover an object or structure in a public place with decorative knitted or...
WHAT SHOULD I CROCHET NEXT?!
Yay! You've learnt to crochet...but what should I crochet next I hear you cry? Don't panic, I'm here to point you in the right direction! My first piece of advice is to keep it simple. If you've learnt to crochet with me, or...
CAN LEFT HANDERS LEARN TO CROCHET?!
I've got a really sad learn to crochet story to tell you; but it's got a really happy ending - I promise! Last year, Sue and her friend came for a Learn to Crochet session with me in The Crochet Cabin. I always start my Learn to Crochet sessions off by asking whether...
How to crochet a magic ring!
It's time for me to reveal another one of my crochet secrets, and this time it's how to crochet a magic ring! I get asked how to crochet a magic ring a lot in my crochet workshops; it seems to be one of those tricky things that frustrate many of you out there. And I...
Reading crochet patterns!
How many times have I heard you say, 'I need help reading crochet patterns?!' I'll admit, they can be a tricky little beast at times, especially when some are written in US terms and you haven't realised until half way through your new hat. Not to mention all those...
Reusable swatchboard
I had a little request from Cabin Crew member Annette a while back asking for a reusable swatchboard, and as I don't like to disappoint my lovely ladies, I got straight on with the job in hand. Actually, that's not strictly true, I had to think about this one for a...
SUMMER SECRET CROCHET KIT!
The wait is finally over! Here is my Summer Secret Crochet Kit! If you like surprises then you’re going to love getting your hands on one of these. I only make a limited number of these kits so once they’re gone, they’re gone! I’ve named this one ‘Eternal Flame’...
my foundation chain is too tight!
I hear it all the time during my crochet workshops, 'MY FOUNDATION CHAIN IS TOO TIGHT!' It's another one of those questions I get asked a lot! And I'm here to reveal another crochet secret to you all - how to stop your foundation chain from being too tight?! We all...
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