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19/04/2026

This over doomscrolling everyday 💅

12/04/2026

If you’ve never tried latch hooking before, this is the bit nobody tells you about: how quickly it goes from confusing to calming.

From a blank grid to texture you can’t stop touching.

From “I’ll just try a few rows” to a finished rug made by quiet mindful moments.


05/04/2026

Every design starts as a feeling rather than a finished idea.

With this rug, the starting point was colour.
Not loud, chaotic colour, but layered tones that feel lived in and warm. Shades that sit comfortably together without competing for attention.

The goal wasn’t perfection. It was balance. Something that feels playful but calm enough to live in your space long term.

Once the palette was set, the design evolved around texture.
Latch hook naturally creates depth, so we leaned into shapes that allow that texture to do the work. Areas where the pile looks fuller, moments where colour shifts subtly, and sections where the loops create gentle contrast rather than sharp definition.

By the time you reach trimming and finishing, the texture becomes the focal point. The loops soften into a surface that feels dense and tactile. It’s less about the individual stitches and more about the overall presence the piece has once finished.

And then there’s the final moment.
The one where the rug leaves the making surface and becomes part of your space. That's the moment we love.

You open the box thinking you’ll just have a go for a few minutes to get started.⁠⁠Inside, everything is already there.⁠...
29/03/2026

You open the box thinking you’ll just have a go for a few minutes to get started.⁠
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Inside, everything is already there.⁠
The canvas. The yarn. The hook. The pattern... which means no hunting for supplies or guessing what comes next.⁠
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The first few loops feel slow.⁠
A little awkward. Slightly uneven. Don't worry, it's completely normal.⁠
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Then something clicks.⁠
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Loop by loop, colour by colour, the cushion starts to appear. Not dramatically. Not overnight. Just small sections filling in while you watch TV, listen to podcasts, or steal a quiet moment between everything else.⁠
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Some days it’s ten minutes.⁠
Some days it’s longer.⁠
Either way, progress happens.⁠
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Eventually there’s a moment where you step back and realise it’s not just a project anymore.⁠
It’s a cushion.⁠
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A proper, finished, handmade cushion.⁠
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And suddenly it has a place in your home, not as a craft you tried once, but as something you made without needing endless time, skill or experience.⁠
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22/03/2026

I genuinely thought this would involve a LOT of skill and technique. Y'know, possibly a YouTube tutorial spiral.

Turns out there’s one loop to learn... which sounds harmless until I realised I've been sitting here for 40 minutes refusing to stop 🫠

15/03/2026

I thought I was trying a new hobby… turns out I was starting an obsession 😤
What started as a “let’s just try something new” moment quickly turned into cosy evenings, podcasts on repeat and a rug I can’t stop showing off.

08/03/2026

From kit → to “I made this.”

You don’t need experience. You don’t need special tools. And you definitely don’t need to be “crafty.”

Our kits are designed to make creativity feel easy, calming, and genuinely rewarding, from the very first hook to the finished product ✨

01/03/2026

Humble? I don't know her.

This is your reminder that not every creative project needs hours of uninterrupted time.⁠⁠Most of this cushion was made ...
22/02/2026

This is your reminder that not every creative project needs hours of uninterrupted time.⁠
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Most of this cushion was made in little moments:⁠
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tea breaks⁠
podcasts⁠
background TV⁠
waiting for dinner to cook⁠
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It slowly came together without pressure - and that’s what makes the finished piece feel extra special.⁠
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It’s officially market season and we’re packing up the cushions, the kits and all the cosy vibes to take The Crafts Coll...
17/11/2025

It’s officially market season and we’re packing up the cushions, the kits and all the cosy vibes to take The Crafts Collective on a Christmassy tour! If you’ve ever wanted to see the designs in real life, have a feel of the textures, or simply chat all things crafty, come find us IRL 🎄✨

Here’s where we’ll be popping up…

📍 22–23 November
Solo Craft Fair
St Martin-in-the-Fields, Trafalgar Square, London WC2N 4JJ

📍 29 November
Urban Makers Market
Spitalfields Market, 65 Brushfield St, London E1 6AA

📍 30 November
Urban Makers Market
Mile End Ecology Pavilion, 125 Grove Rd, London E3 5RP

📍 6 December
Crafty Fox Market , RSA House
8 John Adam St, London WC2N 6EZ
Free tickets needed — grab one in advance!

📍 7 December
Love Wimbledon Christmas Market
37 The Broadway, London SW19 1QB

Come say hi, pick up a gift (or a treat for yourself), and get your hands on some of our bold new designs. Can’t wait to see you there ✨

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