What does yarn ply mean? Plying is the process of taking two or more threads and twisting them together to form a stronger thread. Plied threads can be found throughout the needle craft world and … Read more
Who doesn’t love a crochet snowman? We don’t get much (any!) snow here in South Africa. In fact, I’ve only been in snow a handful of times. But I still adore snowmen! As a child, … Read more
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