Tablecloths are not simply fabric. They are memories, care and time wrapped around a crochet hook. Every stitch, every pattern tells a story that can only truly be felt and appreciated when hands have made it, eyes have watched it grow and a heart has put a little love into it. I have two special…
I made these cushions simply because I needed something soft, peaceful and a little old-fashioned. Not that fashionable ‘minimalist beige’ being shoved everywhere at the moment, but something genuinely cosy. Filet crochet is one of those techniques that looks simple from the outside. In reality, it means endless counting, unravelling and quiet swearing to yourself.…
This year I decided that my 13-year-old granddaughter would get something truly special for her birthday: a clothing set crocheted by me. I made her a beige two-piece set consisting of a top and afour-tiered skirt in 100%cotton yarn, made with love and patience. 👚 The top is crocheted horizontally so that it stays stretchy…
Santa sent me an order. He asked if I could get it finished in time. What kind of question is that? I’ll work around the clock if I have to, with eye drops beside me, stopping now and then to stretch my fingers when the little devils start to hurt. I started making one just…
I received an order for a large tablecloth through my Etsy shop. It’s going to Australia. The customer sent me their pattern request—it’s considerably simpler than the previous one. Naturally, I want to follow the instructions. This time, it’s a written pattern in clear English. That way, I’ll really get the hang of English crochet…
A long, long time ago I crocheted curtains before. I made one for my mother’s hall window and one for my mother-in-law’s kitchen window. But those were medium-sized. Now, after finishing the renovation of my room, I decided to crochet a curtain for my own window. The window is about two metres wide and perhaps…
I once asked my younger daughter-in-law what I could crochet or knit for her. She said, “Surprise me.” That was probably a year ago. I have finally arrived at the result. Never mind that the warm weather has gone for now. Summer is only halfway through and surely there will be warm days again 🌞I…
The knee-high socks are knitted on 3 mm double-pointed needles using Alize Forever crochet thread. That was one big mistake: the thread is slippery and the needles keep falling out. I had to unravel and redo so much and pick up so many dropped stitches. It immediately reminded me that in Soviet times there used…
A lacy summer dress, hat and knee-high socks for my dear granddaughter.
