This is not a crochet blog
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 →
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 →
So here is the thing... I did not keep the blog super updated all the time. In fact I think blogging is kind of annoying and I know that most of you people are not here to read about my personal stories. You are here to get a free pattern, right? So I will just... Continue Reading →
Hi again, It was a while ago that I updated this blog. Time is tight when you are a father of two wild daughters. Finally I found the time to write the final pattern in the "Nomad by Fate" series. It is a cushion this time, crocheted front and backside. Of course it is possible... Continue Reading →
First things first. Here is the most important thing: the link to the wonderful Dutch Rose blanket by Rachele Carmona the mastermind behind Cypress Textiles This has originally been a CAL but I missed it and stumbled over a picture on Instagram which immediately caught my eye. I fell in love at first sight with... Continue Reading →
Martin Up North 