Alternative yarns
I'm often asked about the yarn I use for my blankets and if I can recommend any alternatives. I designed both the Homage to the Granny Square and the Wallflowers blankets using Rowan Felted Tweed. (and no, I don't get paid…
A Guide to CROJO RETRO
This post was written in March 2020 but you can still receive the patterns for this project by signing up to my newsletter here: https://www.themercerie.co.uk/newsletter/ If you’ve landed on this page my guess is that you’re looking for distraction or…
Introverts, Sideways Listening and the Advantages of Crafting Together
I’m guessing if you’re reading this you might be interested in knitting, crochet or some other similar art or craft activity. But I may be wrong- you may be a snow boarder, scuba diver or rugby player. And of course,…
A Colour and Crochet Retreat
Q. What do you do when the light’s fading and the dark winter months are ahead of you? A. You go on a Colour and Crochet Retreat! That's exactly what we did this November at Quaker Barns in Haveringland - and…
How to Crochet a Happier Life
Crafting can be a solitary occupation, and that’s probably the way you like it. It’s your precious ‘me’ time; when you’re absorbed in your work with no distractions or interruptions. When you’ve found your flow. Oh, hang on – I’ve…
The Real Life Daisy Wrap Crochet-Along
On line CALs (that's crochet-alongs FYO) are a fabulous way to create something beautiful and feel part of a community. We live in amazing times where we can work on a project and share our progress with people on the…