This is not a crochet blog
I already told you that there is a new crochet blanket in my mind. And this idea made it to my hook and now I am in the middle of crocheting this pattern. Simple as that. The pattern is based on the wavy border pattern which is quite common. There are a lot of tutorials... Continue Reading →
I know, I know, it was a lot of knitting the last few weeks and month. Right now I try to balance things out and I have a new crochet project on my hook. And guess what? I am aiming for a new blanket since i did not crochet bigger things since the pattern release... 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Martin Up North 