This is not a crochet blog
As the world seems to be in crises and we are facing uncertain times it feels a little odd to write about a new project and the yarn I am going to use. But hey, we have to face this together and keep our heads up high. And maybe one or two of you can... Continue Reading →
So I got this yarn from my friends at SCHEEPJES. And what can I say. This is so far outside my comfort zone, that I thought this will be in my stash forever. I will never find any use for it. Do not get me wrong. It is a very, very good yarn but... Continue Reading →
I was featured in the newest issue of "Inside Crochet". I have done a few interviews in Swedish but this is the first time i talked about what I do in English so I thought it would be a good idea to post it here too, so you can get a brighter idea of... Continue Reading →
Back to basic, to create something wearable. A crocheted item for people who do not like crocheted items. A handmade hat that doesn’t look handmade. Perfect fit. That was the goal. A hat that keeps you warm and is usable every day. It all started with a simple need. I needed a […]
"From Oolong to English Tea, Matcha, Saffron and Ginger, tea comes in many flavours and so do the exquisite knit & crochet projects featured in our new YARN Bookazine 8 Tea Room!" ...and guess what? My newest design "The Soulstorm blanket" is one of the 17 wonderful patterns in this issue. *blush*. I know I repeat... Continue Reading →
So here are the happy news. I am now officially a SCHEEPJES blogger. It is an honor, a privilege and a pleasure to be part of the gang. I feel like the little kid who has the opportunity to play with the squad of Barcelona F.C. or Manchester United, the amateur who all of a... Continue Reading →
So this is it. My first publication. I am really proud and honored and i feel pretty privileged that my design made it to the brand new SCHEEPJES YARN 7 - Reef. The book-a-zine is available at your Scheepjes Dealer and features 17 fantastic patterns of the most wonderful designers such as: CYPRESS TEXTILES, RED SPARROW CROCHET, THE GUY WITH... Continue Reading →
The great grey owl is the second largest owl here in the north. It is not very usual to meet her (there is a reason why she is called "the phantom of the north") but this year was kind of exceptional. A lot of owls where around. A few theories spread that either it is... Continue Reading →
I started this blanket straight after I finished the first “One Step Beyond” blanket . I chose different colours but i stuck with the Scheepjes Cahlista because I Think it is by far the best choice for this blanket. The goal was to create a colour combination that looks like vanilla ice cream with chocolate sauce.... Continue Reading →
A while ago a crochet friend of mine introduced and recommended "entrelac crochet" to me. She thought that it would match my style just perfect and so I thought I will give it a try. I thought it is a pretty common technique which uses the same method as Tunisian crochet but when I posted... Continue Reading →
Martin Up North 