Author: Roz Hill

I love crochet.... I am also a retired teacher, so combining my two passions, led to a new way of teaching crochet. Easy Crochet - the new way! Using the non traditional method, with a latch hook, traditional stitches can be taught in minutes. Beginners crochet becomes fun with freeform... you can't go wrong! I have self published three Crochet Art text books. The first written in 2018, my book ‘Latch Hook Crochet for Beginners’ with Latch Patch Publishing on Amazon. It is also be available as an ebook on Kobo. I also have a youtube channel where you can follow my free videos. They explain about my crochet journey, how to teach these methods and how to make beginners projects. Crochet Art is for anyone who would like to find an easy way to crochet. It’s also great for mums, dads or teachers who are interested in teaching their kids this new hobby. So please feel free to comment and let me know how you get on!!
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My Fiber Chats interview..YouTube link

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Link https://youtu.be/GxD0IWFcBLY You will need to grab a cuppa and put your feet up to watch this one. What a lovely lady Irena is, we had quite a chat! please note adding interviews and links is new to me, so please comment or find away to let me know if you watched this. all the way through? just a bit of it? was it interesting? Did you learn anything? anything else? Continue reading My Fiber Chats interview..YouTube link

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Catching up!

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I have been sooooo busy writing my Crochet Art text books during the school holidays. Post covid I have been able to go back into the classroom and begin teaching crochet to both primary and secondary school children. It went so well! The children had so much fun learning in a hands on creative way. The Staff were keen for me to return for more school sessions and the parents loved how the kids were involved in making things. So much positive feedback online too has been an incentive for me to put the hours in. I want to say … Continue reading Catching up!

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Write about a challenge you faced and overcame

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Self publishing my own book has been by far the biggest challenge I have faced in recent years. Or so I thought. I naively thought it would then be on the bookshelves, so once written I was faced with an even bigger challenge and that was to market the book! This first book lead me to a more recent passion. And dare I say this challenge has become a vocation and that is to rethink how crochet is taught and learned. I am devising methods which are very untraditional, I have made tutorials, taught a beginners class and the results … Continue reading Write about a challenge you faced and overcame

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What does your ideal day look like?

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I am thinking of two days with my husband Phil beside me. Two days with lots of similarities. The one was with my two grandchildren in Australia enjoying a day wandering around Sydney , beginning with a ferry trip under the Harbour Bridge and then being directed around the city streets and enjoying time in a city park. Such fun was had exploring inside a huge tunnel light installation. Difficult to describe, but quite an experiential adventure! Then eagerly lead to the kids favourite yummy sushi bar. A similar day in the UK with my other two grandchildren wandering the … Continue reading What does your ideal day look like?

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What do you like about your writing?

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A tricky question. I am more likely to wonder what others think about my writing. I have written a book ‘Latch Hook Crochet for Beginners’ and as it is my first book then the more reviews I can get then the better it will do. So by asking for a review I am actually asking readers to say what they like about my writing. First it is important to proof read ones own work and basically the aim is to write it as well as one can. What I do like at this stage is that up pops spellcheck to … Continue reading What do you like about your writing?

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Who is someone that inspired you and why?

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Vanessa Barragao This is the lady who has given me so much inspiration. Her work is absolutely sensational. She works on canvas and she uses a latch hook and includes crochet in her designs too. So why am I inspired? Imagine if children in schools were taught crochet art. Imagine if they were able to work on canvas too. Imagine if their designs included a mix of crochet and latch hooking and crochet. Then one day they may be inspired by this wonderful artist too. I am inspired to carry on my passion to get crochet art into schools. Continue reading Who is someone that inspired you and why?

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What is a road trip you would love to take?

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I am 71. Not long ago Phil and I did the one and only trip of a lifetime that we are ever likely to do. We flew from the UK , bought a campervan and drove from Sydney to Cooktown. I could write a book about this adventure but for now I am late with Prompts on Bloganuary. if you would like to know more do let me know. Especially if you love Australia as we do! could write a book about this adventure but for now I am late with Prompts on Bloganuary. if you would like to know … Continue reading What is a road trip you would love to take?

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When did you last leave your comfort zone?Yarndale

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I am posting an answer to this question as part of the Bloganuary Challenge. I will posting every day in January. Maybe you can let me know your answer too ! For me it was when I had my first Easy Crochet exhibition at the Yarndale Wool Fair in Skipton last September. I was well out of my comfort zone, surrounded by traditional crochet organisers. I was imagining that it was difficult for some idealists to embrace my controversial ideas. Who was I to announce that this was THE new way to learn how to crochet? At least this is … Continue reading When did you last leave your comfort zone?Yarndale

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Beginners Class Telford

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In the Uk we are trying to get back to some kind of normal. My first class has now had three sessions at the Severn Hospice with some lovely ladies who are absolute crochet beginners. They are following the new idea of just using two stitches to make things. These are chain and slip stitch, although some have snook in the bullion stitch too because it is such a fun stitch to do and has so much texture. We are having great fun experimenting with this way forward and I love how they surprise me with their work! Continue reading Beginners Class Telford

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Crochet Ladies Telford

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Oh my ! What fun we are having learning how to crochet the easy way!! Thank you Diane Drummond for getting us together. I think we are on a mission .Me to teach and you to learn. It really is quite an adventure into the unknown, it’s all a huge experiment and none of us are quite sure where it will lead, but we are going for it anyway!!! we are definitely having fun and laughter that’s for sure!! Here we go! Continue reading Crochet Ladies Telford

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Shawl work in progress hooks pic

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youtube/Wo3mzrCtKi8 Do watch this space, this is likely to be the first of many links to my YouTube Channel videos. This one is a demo of me making my crocheted shawl using a latch hook. If you have never seen me latch hooking then do check this out.Click the link above. Then do subscribe too. You May comment there on YouTube or below this post in the comments below! Continue reading Shawl work in progress hooks pic

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Latch hook crochet goes to Yarndale more pics!

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I am pleased to announce that I have been accepted as an exhibitor at the Yarndale Wool Fair at Skipton in Yorkshire. I have always wanted to go but to have my own display there is awesome! Tickets are already on sale for 24th and 25th September 2021. I am so excited to be able to put Latch Hook Crochet out there. Lockdown hasn’t helped me one bit, so it’s been years getting anywhere. Phil and I are planning how we can build my stall. I am also hoping to be able to have workshops too. How cool is that? … Continue reading Latch hook crochet goes to Yarndale more pics!

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My Journal 10 more crochet overwhelm!

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Do you ever get overwhelmed by the amount of stuff that you take on? The first thing I am trying to get used to is this new block editor!!! Is any one on Instagram. I am ‘crochetfreeform’. Let me know who you are ok. So on there I have a weekly plan that I can never keep up with. Teacake Tuesday WIP Wednesday Thought for Thursday Freeform Friday Sales on Saturday School on Sunday Catch up Monday I have done with online coaching and online challenges for a while. But I am experimenting with a program called Designrr and I … Continue reading My Journal 10 more crochet overwhelm!

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Do read this!!! A testimonial

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I have posted about the importance of reviews .I wanted to share this one with you! I am so chuffed with this recent feedback. These two lovely ladies found us on Airbnb, who we use to advertise our glamping site. I have also been accepted for my classes as an Airbnb Experience, which is great for local crafters to attend. My mum and I had a wonderful stay in Roz and Phils beautiful glamping site. It was so peaceful and was the perfect escape from work. We made dinner on the bbq and kept warm by the fire in the … Continue reading Do read this!!! A testimonial

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Journal 7…. This is a hoot!embedded YouTube video

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I had an email today from WordPress, with a half price course on successful blogging. Today I began my learning modules and the first thing I have learned already is how to add a block to add a video from my YouTube Channel. How cool is that I say! i have had a blog for years but when it changed to the block system I couldn’t get it! So here we go! Here is another video….. I have loads!! Aww nooooo! This is my first Granny Roz video…… it really is an embarrassing hoot!!it’s so funny, even makes me chuckle … Continue reading Journal 7…. This is a hoot!embedded YouTube video

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How to teach Latch Hook Crochet embedded video!

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if you are new to this craft the following YouTube video from my YouTube channel is by far the best way to start. This tutorial breaks down the process of making a chain really easy to do, especially if you are teaching your child. First master how to make a chain yourself. Continue reading How to teach Latch Hook Crochet embedded video!