I originally designed this free crochet wreath pattern for the 3D granny squares book and I am delighted to share it with you here now! This square would make a lovely dishcloth topper or a … Read more
If you have followed Thoresby Cottage for a while, you will know that conserving the environment is very important to me. In our home, we are trying to reduce our waste, reuse what we can … Read more
Did anyone else grow up as a Pokémon fan? I certainly did! This Japanese game and TV series started in the 90’s and has an ever growing fan base. Like many others, Pikachu, the heroic … Read more
Today, I have a crochet bat pattern for you! Bats have such a bad reputation as creepy, blood sucking critters. While yes, some of them can look really odd, they are actually an incredibly important … Read more
Spiders can be cute! And you can see just that with my new free spider crochet pattern. This square was first featured in the book 3D Granny Squares and is compatible with all of my … Read more
Isn’t it amazing how the internet has made patterns and crochet supplies from all over the world accessible with just a few clicks? There are thousands of designs out there, in different styles, using different … Read more
I love all things woodland, and so couldn’t resist designing a crochet mushroom pattern. These mushrooms would make a lovely gift for your forest loving friends, or hung on a Christmas or Easter tree. You … Read more
In 2014, I had the privilege of hearing Jane Goodall speak at our local university. She was visiting South Africa as part of a tour celebrating her 80th birthday. As a woman and a Zoologist, … Read more