This is not a crochet blog
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 →
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 →
So, nachdem es scheinbar grosses Interesse an einer Version in deutscher Sprache gibt, habe ich mich zu später Stunde hingesetzt und versucht mein Muster zu übersetzen. Das Muster ist in Scheepjes Catona gehäkelt und genaue Farbkombinationen findet man HIER. Das Muster ist nicht getestet und falls sich Fehler eingeschlichen haben, bitte ich darum nachsichtig zu... Continue Reading →
Here is just another amazing crochet story: A few weeks after i released the “Nomad by Fate” triangle wrap and“Nomad by Fate” blanket I got an E-mail. I was asked if it would be ok for me if a square inspired by my design would be released. I was deeply honoured and of course I... Continue Reading →
Martin Up North 