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Why I Make | My maker story #WhyIMake

My maker story is not one of huge light bulb moments, pivots in my career, or drastic life altering events that made me realise my creative potential. It has been …

Inspiration / Just a note / Review

3D Granny Squares book overview | Pop-up crochet patterns

As you may know, I really love granny squares (you can have a look here for all my designs). Some time ago I had the privilege of collaborating on a …

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Crochet Cafe: An amigurumi book you want in your library

Let me start off this post by saying that I’ll always give you my honest thoughts about the things I review here on this blog. I will never punt things …

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How to dye yarn with avocado skins

Dyeing yarn has been on my to try list for AGES and a few weekends ago I finally got around to it! I so enjoyed the process. I have some …

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The ultimate crocheter gift list | Over 60 present ideas

When it gets close to Christmas or a family members’ birthday, in our house, we always put out a wish list. I find it really useful for the search for …

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The Ultimate Granny Square Sourcebook | Crochet squares

Granny squares are such versatile creations. From classic to modern and everything in between, they can be used to make anything from blankets and garments to decor! The humble granny …

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Tatamy Tweed Worsted | Yarn review

Online yarn shopping can be a bit of a mine field. It’s so hard to choose yarn just based on a picture. When the description says that the yarn is …

Phone apps for crochet lovers
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Top free phone apps for crochet lovers

I remember when I got my first cell phone. I was in matric (year 12) and my parents gave me the phone so that I could ring them to let …

Needle felted fox
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Felted Fox: Needle felting kit review

If you’ve been following my blog you will know that I’m all about crocheting cute little critters. However, it’s a new year and time to try out a new craft! …

free printable christmas gift tags
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Free printable Christmas gift tags

This post is all about Christmas and gift wrapping. And of course some free printable Christmas gift tags! I honestly cannot believe that we are mid way through December already. …

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My name is Caitie Moore. Thoresby Cottage is a space for me to share my creative thoughts. I’m a wife, a mom, lover of crafts, food, nature, music and the Creator and I love exploring this world’s endless forms most beautiful.

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☆FREE PATTERN☆ I was going to make this a paid ☆FREE PATTERN☆
I was going to make this a paid pattern, but 2020... (need I say more?) So I decided to release it  for free instead, in the hopes that it brings some festive cheer to someone who needs it! You can find it on thoresbycottage.com.
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I loved making this little guy. He's only 16cm tall and such a sweet Christmas companion. He is going to see out the festive season from atop my mantelpiece 🦌🎄
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🧶 @paintboxyarns
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Christmas is next week... this has felt like the l Christmas is next week... this has felt like the longest year, but still  somehow,  Christmas rolls around in a flash. We haven't even got our tree up yet! Does anyone else feel like that? Here are some little baubles I made last year (free pattern on the blog). They are still packed away in the Christmas box, but I plan for them to come out this week! 🌲
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🧶@scheepjes catona
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Romantic Crochet Book Tour ~ Day 27 . I'm so exc Romantic Crochet Book Tour ~  Day 27 
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I'm so excited to be taking part in the @lululoves_uk and @tuvapublishing virtual book tour, celebrating Emma's new book Romantic Crochet!
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This is one of the prettiest crochet books I own. It is loaded with the loveliest photographs and with 20 designs to choose from, you are spoiled for choice for your next crochet project. So much effort has gone into creating this beautiful book! Go on and add it to your Christmas wishlist (or just treat yourself 🧶😍)
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Even though it is summer here now, I decided to make this snuggly water bottle cover, because who doesn't love bobbles!
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Next on the virtual tour we head over to Heather from @hookonepurlone Her account is a breath of fresh air and one I love following. I'm excited to see what she makes too!
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Yarn: pure merino from @samil_natural_fibres
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Are you team cat or dog? I've always leaned more t Are you team cat or dog? I've always leaned more towards team dog actually (cat lovers don't hate me!). Growing up I had dogs and now we have a cairn terrier called Lily Buttons. She is a fierce defender of our lawn, against squirrels and guinea fowl, and the sweetest little (scruffy) presence in our home. Even though I'm more of a dog person, we used to have a big, old cat called Felix. He was a huge, black and white gentleman of a cat, who wormed his way into my heart. I cried buckets the day he died! He definitely upped the score for team cat 🐱🐶💕
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Free Itty Bitty Christmas Kitty up on the blog!
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It's the beginning of Christmas month! Even though It's the beginning of Christmas month! Even though this year will be a little (a lot) different, I'm looking forward to winding down, reflecting on the year that has been and moving forward to the year ahead. Despite all the sadness and difficulty of 2020, I think ending the year less frantically than I usually do is certainly a blessing!
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Patten: @ms.eni
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It feels a bit weird posting about a scarf when th It feels a bit weird posting about a scarf when the days are getting longer and warmer here.... but I know lots of you have it the other way around at the moment, so I hope you enjoy this little pattern! I crocheted it with two strands held together, which gives a lovely speckle to the finished project. If you haven't tried this technique, then give it a go!
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The pre-balled, two tone yarn that I used seems to be discontinued, but you can have loads of fun picking different yarns to do this project. They don't have to match in weight either, so it's a great way to use up some of those skeins that you  bought 'because they are pretty' but are now lurking around your stash (we all have those skeins, right?)
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Crochet and cake ~ what a winning combo! We've ha Crochet and cake ~ what a winning combo!

We've had builders all week. Stress much! So when I heard that a new @chateau_gateaux CakeAway (take away for cake🍰) shop had opened up in our neighbourhood, I was first in line for a little comfort treat. Quite literally first in line, haha! I had to wait a bit in the car for them to open the doors...😬. The Mozart cake was delicious! It has layers of Japonaise (soft meringue with seasonal tree nuts) and hazelnut praline cream, topped with fine chocolate shavings. Yum! Pair that with some crochet time and I'm a much happier camper. Do you have a favourite go to treat or thing to do when you are feeling frazzled? Tell me!
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Rainbow gumdrop granny square pattern is free up on the blog
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This stuff is fantastic for crafters! My hands get This stuff is fantastic for crafters! My hands get so dry when I'm making (even more so now with the change in seasons and all the sanitizing...) They take a hammering and I'm not the best at looking after them... I should do a better job actually, as they are my tools! I love a manicure, but my polish generally chips in 5 seconds flat! Anyone with me?
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My tube of SEAMS lives in my crafting bag and goes with me everywhere. It absorbs quickly, hydrates and smells lovely too. I'll be sad when it is finished! 
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Any other suggestions of things I must have in my craft bag?
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Moneky lovey pattern is up on the blog (for free!) Moneky lovey pattern is up on the blog (for free!). This little monkey has already been so well loved. I'm glad I managed to get some pictures before it got mucky 🙈 
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