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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!
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...
crochet workshops and social crochet events
I'm so excited! My Crochet Workshops and Social Crochet Events are starting again from Saturday 22nd May! It's been way too long and I've missed you all so much. Whether you're well on your way into your crochet journey and fancy coming along to make something new, or...
New logo! Meet neil the robin…
I'm so excited to be able to share my new logo with you! Over the past few months, I've had the pleasure of working with the incredible Victoria from Isle of Design who has created the most perfect new logo for me. It was a tricky decision trying to decide whether I...
How do I keep my edges straight in crochet?!
I've taught a lot of people to crochet over the years and if there's one question that I get asked the most, it's 'how do I keep my edges straight in crochet?!' The first thing to say here is that your edges will never be totally straight because you're crocheting...
Orange is the new black!
ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK...Next week I'm going to be sharing something very exciting with you - it's the grand unveiling of my BRAND SPANKING NEW LOGO! Over the past month, I've been lucky enough to work with the incredible Victoria from Isle of Design, who has created...
Bluebell Flower Crochet Kit – The Comeback Kit!
It's a Secret Crocheter first - The Bluebell Flower Crochet Kit, which was a Secret Crochet Kit last year, is now available again for a limited time only! If you're a big fan of my Secret Crochet Kits (and I know loads of you are!) then you will remember this one from...
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