The Crocheted Yarn

24/07/2026

I have recently had the pleasure for testing this stunning mandala pattern for Renata Saj | Crochet Designer.
The pattern is called Mirala Mandala and Renata has just released it and is kindly offering it for free for 3 days on Ravelry.
The tri-coloured version I made using Paintbox Yarns cotton dk and the uni-coloured one using Scheepjes catona.
I love the design thank you Renata for choosing me to test for you 😊

16/07/2026

This Monday is Yarn and Yap Bricklayers Arms
No need to book just turn up with your current project and join a lovely group of yarny crafters. All abilities welcome and anything yarny, knitting, crochet, tapestry, embroidery, needle punch, spinning, weaving, macrame….

05/07/2026

Well I’ve had a lovely weekend at two fabulous but very different markets.
I’ve met and chatted with lots of lovely people, received many compliments about my work and products and made some great sales, I appreciate you all.
My next market is Lisa at Hayes Village Hall, Hayes, Kent on Saturday 3rd of October 2026.
Please remember you don’t have to wait to see me at a market to buy or commission something just DM me. I offer free delivery to local area otherwise items can be posted but there might be p&p to pay.

04/07/2026

All set up Lisa summer market.
Open now until 3.30pm. Lots of amazing crafters as always and of course the wonderful Heather B’s Cakes and Teas tea room is open.

03/07/2026

I have a busy weekend…

Tomorrow I’m Lisa summer market and Sunday I’m Shortlands Market.

I’ve a great range of accessories including some new kiss clasp purses (other colours available) and the super cute cup cozy’s again in a wide range of colours.

I’m looking forward to meeting lots of new customers and catching up with my lovely regular ones 😊.

29/06/2026

When you’re feeling fed up and doing the ironing and this arrives 😋. Thank you Isabella Yeomans
Couldn’t miss the opportunity to use my newly made Wimbledon ready cup cozy, perfect for iced drinks or hot.
I think the cozy looks fab what do you think Olive & Oak?

27/06/2026

Came home after a lovely breakfast out with my bestie to find some fab post….. My order from The Kawaii Squirrel (UK) - so beautiful packaged, very quick turn around from placing my order and all great quality…. Now watch this space to see how I use some of the fabulous beads I ordered 😊

Thank you Hazel I love everything I ordered and the very nice additional unexpected extras 😘

25/06/2026

Looking forward to a busy weekend on the 4th and 5th July 2026. These are my two favourite markets with such different vibes. Do try and pop along to one or the other or both.
Lisa markets you can expect a warm@and friendly welcome from a fabulous array of talented creatives selling their handcrafted wares and of course Heather B’s Cakes and Teas tea room some great savouries and cakes.
Shortlands Market you’ll find more of a festival vibe with pop up food trucks, artisan makers and other great stalls along with loads of activities for the kids, it’s an amazing community market held once a year.
I’ll be launching the super cute cup cosies, which fit on a range of travel cups/bottles, suitable for hot or iced drinks are washable as made with 100% cotton yarn. More colours coming, this is just a teaser.
What do you think? Colour suggestions?

The pattern is courtesy of Bethany
Yarn is and

17/06/2026

So looking forward to this annual event 😊

Collaboration with Valley Primary PTA this year to bring more family friendly games and inflatables as well as a larger variety of stalls and food options. Stop by or stay the whole day 🙌🏽