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FREE PATTERN: The Hopeful Slouchy Beanie

Hey hey hey you guys! Boy have I got an uber easy beanie pattern for you! One word: totally fun! Okay, that’s two words but I am really stoked about how much fun this pattern is!

The Hopeful Slouchy Beanie was created with the beginner knitter in mind. In fact…

Five ways to get yourself out of a crafting funk

I have yet to meet a crafter who has never been in a crafting funk. It’s definitely frightening when the urge to do your favourite craft(s), which you likely do everyday, just disappears. Sometimes, it’s gradual. Other times, it’s pretty sudden. Whichever way it happens, there’s always an awful…

Of garment waist shaping and body shapes

I love it when a knitted garment has waist shaping. Not every garment requires waist shaping, of course, but they’re definitely a necessity if you want that trimmer look.

The traditional method of waist shaping involves working decreases and increases at the side of the garment. Although it’s quite possibly…

Crochet Pattern: Baby Belle Blanket

Hey lovelies,

It’s been a minute since I posted on the blog but there’s been so much going on behind the scenes – most notably the launch (finally!) of my online shop. Baby blankets are my absolute faves to crochet. I designed the baby belle blanket while I was pregnant…

Five must-make baby girl clothing crochet patterns

While I was pregnant, particularly in my third trimester, I crocheted some clothing items for my baby. using some awesome patterns (paid) that produced uber cute pieces.

In no particular order, here are my top five. They’re definitely must-makes if you’re looking for some items to crochet for a baby…

Thanks to perimenopause, I’ve been dealing with crippling health anxiety for some months now 😩. Thankfully 🙏🏽, things are much better now than they were some months ago 🙏🏽. Here’s what I always remind 🧐 myself about those intrusive thoughts that come to our minds and try to or  even destabilise us. I hope this helps someone:

While we may have countless thoughts running through our minds, they do not define us as individuals. Instead, we are the conscious observers of these thoughts, and we have the power to choose which ones we give attention to and act upon. By recognising that our thoughts do not define us, we can develop a sense of detachment from them and avoid becoming overwhelmed or controlled by them. This realisation can also help us to approach our thoughts with greater curiosity and openness, allowing us to better understand ourselves and our emotions.

Always remember that you are not your thoughts 🤗🤗 x
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Always a serious face when I’m crafting but by golly, inside I’m having fun!

What’s your crafting face like? 
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Pattern I’m crocheting: The Farmhouse Granny Square (free by @bundlehandmade)
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Oh, knitted skirt, with each stitch made by hand, you're a labor of love

A work of patience and skill, a thing of beauty to behold

A true expression of creativity, from the heavens above

That never fails to dazzle, as your story unfolds.

- An ode to my knitted skirt 😊.
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Pattern: Hopeful Skirt.
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I haven’t done a c2c crochet project in a while and my hands are itching to start one!

Do you c2c? What’s your fave c2c project?
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Pattern: The Little Bubba c2c graphgan blanket (available in all my shops).
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My fingers have been itching for some chunky knits, so today, I obliged 😊.
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Are you making for the summer yet? Lemme know in the comments👇🏽.
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Pattern: Easy Lace Panel Crochet Top.

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Skill level: Intermediate beginner.
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Always a good reminder!

**You might want to save this for later**.

I used to get terrified anytime I got into a knitting and crocheting funk but I have found ways to deal with my crafting funk. Here are five ways of getting out of a crafting funk that so far work for me.

1️⃣ Allow yourself the time to not craft:

Yep! Just go with the flow and allow yourself the time out. I am no psychologist but I really think our brains need a break from repetitive hobbies/tasks sometimes.

2️⃣ Focus on any other hobby you have or pick up a new hobby:

I have other hobbies other than knitting and crocheting that tend to take a back seat because I spend most of my time crafting. Whenever I’m in a crafting funk, I focus my attention on one or two of those. For example, I enjoy reading but I don’t read as much due to crafting. So, if I’m in a funk, reading is one of the first things I go to.

Better yet, why not try out a new hobby?

3️⃣ Try designing/plan your designs:

If you’ve always wanted to design, this may be a great time to do that! If you’re already a designer, this may be a great time to plan the designs for your next range or season. Sketch, think about the yarn you would like to use for your sample, colour schemes, etc.

4️⃣ Browse for patterns or yarn:

I think I spend a lot of time on IG or Etsy when I’m in a crafting funk. I tend to browse for hand dyed yarn mostly but you can also browse for patterns that you would like to work on when you’re out of your crafting funk. You may end up buying some yarn or some patterns, but you don’t have to.

5️⃣ Organise your yarn stash and notions:

I love doing this even when I’m not in a crafting funk. There’s something soothing about organising my yarn stash and notions, and enjoying a good ol’ squish fest while I’m at it.
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What do you do when you’re in a crafting funk? Share in the comments 🙌🏽🙌🏽.