• Summer special crochet bag
    Gifts,  Lifestyle,  Seasonal,  Wearables,  Wedding

    Summer special crochet bag

    Shine with elegance wherever you go with this metallic summer special crochet bag – a silver crochet purse — a handmade fancy purse designed to elevate your stylish night out look. You can wash the bag in the washing machine at 30 degrees and dry it lying flat.  Carefully crafted with premium-quality ladder yarn , the result is a stylish party bag that appears to sparkle beautifully under any light, perfect for evening events, weddings, or parties. Pair it with an adorable shawl for a matching outfit. Whether you’re searching for a unique evening bag for a special occasion, this summer special crochet bag is a chic top handle purse…

  • Photo of Lynn Archer in the local press holding 1st prize trophy
    Lifestyle,  Press

    Lynn Archer in the local press

    Might as well let everyone know the good news – Lynn Archer in the local press! I won first prize at my local show. Howarth is not just famous for the Brontë sisters but hosts an annual event that las been running for over a century. The event – at Haworth Village Hall – featured over 400 exhibits submitted by 75 different entrants, including a number of people who were exhibiting at the show for the first time. Several new classes were amongst the 111 on offer. This year’s show was the 105th. A committee spokesperson says: “It was lovely to see the hall once again filled with fantastic exhibits,…

  • Crochet wearables - cap
    Lifestyle,  Wearables

    Yorkshire crochet wearables.

    Crochet wearables – caps, scarfs and winter warmers. This is real crochet life in Yorkshire and I am very much interested in creating wearables for the colder weather. I have prepared a curated list of chic, wearable crochet projects from classic caps to elegant neck wear. As I’ve progressed in my crochet journey, one thing has become very clear: understanding which patterns and designs you’ll actually wear a lot is absolutely essential. Crochet takes time, effort, and money. So choosing versatile, timeless staples that suit most people and skill levels just makes sense to me. This is why I believe in investing in well-designed and stable crochet wearables. Not only…

  • Crochet toys
    Lifestyle,  Wearables

    A day in the life of a crochet maker

    Life can thrown us a curve ball at any point. This can be in a world-changing way or a small personal setback. Recently my life was changed by both of my children leaving home to go to university. I was helped by structuring my day as a crochet maker. I found this to be a disorientating time, coming with a mix of sadness due to ’empty nest syndrome’, but also a relief that they had finally taken the next step moving towards adulthood. This unsettling period raised a variety of mixed emotions and although I expected this sort of challenge, I hadn’t banked on the physical loss of habits like…

  • Crochet flower bouquets for Valentines Day
    Lifestyle,  Plants and flowers

    Crochet flower bouquets for Valentines Day

    Crochet flower bouquets for Valentine’s Day are trending for many reasons but here’s why us gals appreciate them more than real flowers. I can’t believe crocheting is becoming so popular again as a hobby. I have made many crochet flower bouquets but recently crochet flower bouquets are trending for Valentines Day gifts. I have progressed from simple patterns like place mats, hearts, and shawls to more complex pieces like fine doilies, stuffed toys, clothes and even cacti! But flowers continue to get the best response from my followers and men have started buying them for their loved ones. Women love them but men are seeing the benefits too. Athough individually,…