^{Hello, just popping in today with some shownotes for episode 18 of the Lululoves crochet podcast. In this episode, I’m sharing some new WIPS, a couple of finished projects, new yarn and lots of books…}

Hello. I've been busy trying to organise my WIPs to give myself time for all those gorgeous Christmas makes. There's always so much going on this time of year that I always opt for smaller crochet projects. So in that spirit, I'm sharing my pattern for this simple crochet table runner. I designed this pattern earlier this year for the 100th issue of Inside Crochet Magazine and received such lovely feedback on it...

Hello. I’ve finally filmed another crochet podcast! Episode 17 is now live on YouTube full of tales of my latest makes plus a rather embarrassing game of how many random items can you find in a ball of yarn…

I love this time of year, particularly October with its rusty colours and smoky scents. Of course, the children love October for completely different reasons, Halloween being the main one. I won’t lie I am not oblivious to the charms of Halloween…I love to decorate the house, indulge in a few ghost stories and remember those we have lost. But for the children, it’s all about dressing up (and sweets). In honour of that, I have designed this easy crochet web collar….

So the cosy season is finally upon us. This is my absolute favourite time of year to be crocheting. I am all about chunky knits, blankets and anything to make me feel warm and cosy. Today I’m sharing a crochet pattern for this simple hot water bottle cosy…