This is not a crochet blog
So here is a little story how and why I started to crochet. I moved from the beautiful City of Vienna where I was born and raised to the northern part of Sweden about 10 years ago. From the big city to the countryside. I started to learn the language and tried to find new,... Continue Reading →
Enough talk. Let's crochet. Here is the "Navigator" baby blanket pattern crocheted in SCHEEPJES Cahlista. You can find more information about the one row mosaic technique used in this blanket HERE. You can find a list of all Scheepjes retailers HERE. There is a ready to print PDF version on Ravelry in US, UK and... Continue Reading →
So I finally finished the blanket and the name is decided. "Navigator" it shall be. There are a few reasons for that. First of all, it is one of my all time favorite songs. And I always try to name my crochet work after songs I have a connection to. Second: a few people did... Continue Reading →
So there is a new baby blanket on my hook. And there are a few reasons why I chose to make this blanket. The idea came as I said in a previous post when I visited our local historical museum JAMTLI. It is a magical place and I really love to be there. An old carpet caught... Continue Reading →
This is the story about Brutus the musk ox who left his herd to find a girl. When I came to work one day in late August I heard the rumors that a musk ox has been spotted near by. That is rather unusual as the population of musk ox in Sweden counts exactly TEN... Continue Reading →
Most of you who follow my blog and my patterns know that i really like to work in SCHEEPJES Cahlista. It is, as most of you also know a 100% natural cotton yarn in Aran weight (50grams/85meters). Most of my blankets are done in Cahlista but recently I tried a few different yarns from the Scheepjes... Continue Reading →
So here is it. The first pattern in the "CONNECTED" series. Made in SCHEEPJES River washed with a Stone Washed border. Enough talking -let´s crochet! You can find more information about the pattern and the process here: Something new… WIP „Connected“ I’m gonna get myself CONNECTED If you want to go for a bigger version, just... Continue Reading →
So I am making progress on the Connected series. And the first item is already finished. It is a cushion sized square. Why is it a cushion sized square and not a cushion you might ask and there is a simple answer to this question. I have crocheted so many pillows that I do not... Continue Reading →
So this is my current "work in progress". I thought it would be a good idea to give you a little update what I am working with and how I am doing it.I got this picture of my main tester and partner in crochet crime (@sunshineyalex on Instagram). She saw it and thought that it... Continue Reading →
Ok, this is not really crochet. But here is the thing: I really like pompoms. I really like huge, massive pompoms. I think this gives your hat that special something. But I hate pompoms that loosen. That means that there are tiny bits of yarn everywhere. And as i am a father of two wildlings... Continue Reading →
Martin Up North 