Free patterns
- I am happy to share these patterns – but only for personal use. You can find more of my designs at www.ravelry.com
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Crochet and knitting
- It's not just that I like to crochet, I just can't stop doing it! I've written one book and contributed to a couple of others. If there are any publishers out there looking for an author for a brand new crochet book, look no further...
Craft gallery
- I am happy to take on commissions – click the link at the top of the main page to email me. I work in a wide range of media, including papier maché, crochet and knitting, embroidery and collage. This is just a small selection of work...
Plastic yarn
- This is a great recycling technique, transforming plastic carrier bags into yarn. The resulting yarn can be crocheted, woven or knitted into items such as rugs and bags.
Christmas Crafts
- Ideas for a creative Christmas...
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Press
- Knitting Night
This short piece appeared in the Docklands News in April 2011: a nice bit of publicity for the knitting group. - Search Press Author of the Month
Books
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Favourite Sites
- ravelry
An online knitting community, great for sharing enthusiasm for knitting and crochet, and a good source of patterns. - Knitting is fun!
I've just discovered this site with a great range of glorious yarns imported by Bev Beattie. - Jamieson and Smith yarns
Jamieson and Smith spin and dye wonderful woolen yarns in a range of very inspiring colours - Style guru
Style, fashion, design and brands from an anthropological perspective. Ted Polhemus is the author of Street Style. - Beautiful yarns
Julieta's yarns and the things she makes from them are truly stunning. Visit the website or pop along to Greenwich Market. - Wonderful painting holidays
artEscapes offers painting holidays in the UK and abroad with two lovely Scottish artists, Nicky de la Peña and Laura Magliveras. Destinations include Scotland, St Ives, Spain, Greece and Mexico. - Gooseflesh
A very serene site with some great creative crochet projects. - Earth Angels Bears, Dolls & Folk Art
I wish there was a shop like this in London... - Janet Bolton - Textile Pictures
A wonderful textile artist with a unique style and fabulous hair... - Made in Hastings
Glimpses into a unique art and craft shop on England's south coast.
Wish List
- artists' quality watercolour paints
- cinema season ticket
