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Be Hoppy
Firstly I just need to say that the bunny design is not mine. I came across this design on the internet and thought it was super cute. I made the one with the carrot first which did not have a cardigan in the original design. I decided to add this and was super...
Beginners Unicorn Tote Bag
BEGINNERS CROCHET PARTY COURSE - UNICORN TOTE BAG Get your friends together and have fun learning a new skill. In this course you will learn the basics of crochet and can achieve this cute unicorn tote bag over two weeks. We travel to a venue of your choice but if...
Graduation Gifts
I decided to create these dolls as I made my daughter one when she completed her MYP. I wanted to bespoke it and decided to make a bunny in her school uniform so in years to come it would have more meaning than a generic teddy in a gown and cap. Once it was complete...
The Story of Duckee Pt 4: The Big Reveal
Now I felt ready to show Martin and Judy Duckee in all his glory. Sunday afternoon, I whatsapped and asked if they were free. Time to video call and show them. I flipped my screen and revealed Duckee and thankfully they reacted with happy amazement. They were stunned...
The Story of Duckee Pt 3: Time to Crochet
Two weeks later, a knock on the door heralded the arrival of a huge and heavy box full of cotton. It was time to officially start. While I had been waiting for the yarn, I had trialed a potential pattern for the feet, body and head to give myself a head start. Armed...
The Story of Duckee Pt 2: Idea to Design
Pen and paper at the ready, it was time to draw up a design. Duckee (his new name) was going to be placed at the entrance to the restaurant, which is located in a basement. So I imagined him inviting guests with open arms, or in this case, wings, to join him to dine...
The Story of Duckee Pt 1: The Brief
At the beginning of November 2020, I was asked by my friend Judy if I could make a duck for her husband. No problem, I said. What kind of duck does he want? That’s when she said come for lunch and meet him and he will explain all. So I arrived at the Chinese...
Making a Website
Invite some friends to your home, preferably including one with photography skills, for a crochet session with coffee and cake. The perfect ingredients needed to create a natural environment for a crochet website photoshoot. This is exactly how we were able to achieve...
Zoom Crochet and Chitchat
It’s been many weeks since being able to meet up with my friends from our crochet club. The two-person rule in HK is ongoing with no immediate let-up in sight, so I invited the group to a Zoom club instead. As one by one everyone joined, you could see us all searching...