by The Secret Crocheter | Sep 18, 2024 | News
So, the season’s on the change; the evenings are getting that tiny bit chillier and I may have been using my hot water bottle already! If you’re an Autumn loving crocheter and you’re looking for some quick and easy crochet makes, I have 3 good...
by The Secret Crocheter | May 21, 2024 | News
Yay! You’ve learnt to crochet…but now you might be wondering: what beginner crochet project should I make next? Don’t panic – I’m here to help you choose the perfect next make! Keep It Simple My first piece of advice is to keep it simple. If you’ve...
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,...