Do read this!!! A testimonial
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
Journal 7…. This is a hoot!embedded YouTube video
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
How to teach Latch Hook Crochet embedded video!
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!
Journal Glamping, Covid etc
Hello again! Aw we have been incredibly busy. At last our Glamping season has begun again. We are open for bookings , here in Shropshire! Phil has also been busy sorting out a grey water system for our new home. … Continue reading Journal Glamping, Covid etc
Shawl YouTube link
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Journal 5 weekly lives + YouTube link
accounts.google.com/CheckCookie Over on Facebook I have begun to try and make a live video every day. I am keen to show up as often as possible to reach parents and children to get them started in this new hobby. You might ask why I am passionate about this. And the reason is because it is fun and easy to do. I have met so many people who say that crochet is hard to do. I also use a freeform approach which is a creative no pattern approach. And this can also lead to a fibre art using canvas and unique … Continue reading Journal 5 weekly lives + YouTube link
My journal .Our new home arrived
I am posting to my blog from my iPhone for the first time!! There is always a first time!! The day our new home arrived! It’s in the drive! Wooow, Nobby, Lucy and the boys stayed over the following weekend and put in the decking and the steps. It’s the 8th May 2021 , a very rainy day. This next photo was taken from the bus window. Continue reading My journal .Our new home arrived
My journal Birthday week
Its been a few days since I posted. The reason is because we moved out of our big yellow bus and into our onsite static home. It was delivered last saturday on my birthday! This week is birthday week for us as my mum had her zoom 101st birthday, which was fantastic seeing our family meet from NZ and Australia. Yesterday was Phil’s birthday too …. but not until next years big 0 one! I will upload some photos of the static home and the bus when I can learn how to retrieve them from icloud. This is a tech … Continue reading My journal Birthday week
The Ark our new place
OhI am so sorry I didn’t get to do a WIP Wednesday live this week!It’s been manic, really manic. Soon we will be moving out of our big yellow bus and into the luxury palace, I told Phil this morning on the other hand we could call it The Ark!In actual fact it is a 37 foot static caravan….. one of those big things that people go on holiday to the seaside in!It’s not your average home, but it is bigger than a bus, or a show wagon, or an ocean going cruiser, or an airstream , or a narrowboat … Continue reading The Ark our new place
Wednesday live video… my basic stitches!
fb.watch/25H4_Cpldm/ I am revisiting this post to see if the link to my video works and hay ho it does!!! So if you click on the link you will find one of my latest videos all about the basic stitches that I use for latch hook crochet. I am pleased it works because this is one of my better videos. It is really informative and I tend not to talk too much drivel as I have done in the past. I am also quite chuffed because I am hopefully getting my head around some of this confounded techno bumf!! Do … Continue reading Wednesday live video… my basic stitches!
About this new method..watch the video
fb.watch/25GZI5Nwve/ I am returning to this post to say a little bit more about this recent link. I don’t know if you are getting fed up with lockdown, but in a tragic way crochet and making these videos has been quite quite therapeutic for me. I will try to keep it short, but last october my hubby Phil suffered a serious head injury and was in hospital for two months. I had great support from family and wonderful friends and life was sometimes just bearable for us both. So I get a bit emotional when watching this video as Phil … Continue reading About this new method..watch the video
Different sized latch hooks video
fb.watch/25GVkFi4ny/ Another video that I am pleased went quite well. Phil was still in hospital and I braved another video session. This one is also with less drivel and there are some interesting demos with a small latch hook tool, so do click the link it’s worth a watch. Continue reading Different sized latch hooks video
Another WIP WEDNESDAY video!!
18th November : This weeks live video is about how Latch Hook Crochet has developed and also introduces some examples of yarn painting too. Do click on the link below. https://fb.watch/1RIKsHmF_8/ since I wrote my book about it a couple of years ago. Continue reading Another WIP WEDNESDAY video!!
WIP WEDNESDAY video link
11th November: I am talking all about the Latch hook Crochet latch patch. Follow this link to my facebook group page to find out all about what a latch patch is http://fb.watch/1RIjCzQ0uN/../.. Continue reading WIP WEDNESDAY video link
WIP Wednesday Live link
Every wednesday at 6pm. on my facebook group page. Do join me for this weeks Live on Facebook! It’s all about using a small sized latch hook. https://www.facebook.com/groups/latch.hook.crochet/permalink/1279375782429401/ https://fb.watch/1RHxcBrrbu/ Continue reading WIP Wednesday Live link
Beginners crochet could take place in the new cabin!
For those of you who follow me on social media, will know, that I live on a small holding with a glamping area. We have geese, chickens, guinea fowl and a cow called buttercup. I regularly catch up with my fellow crocheters, teaching easy crochet, in my little safari caravan called Marilyn…(above). You can see the smallholding in some of my YouTube videos too (my favourite video is the one where I discover I’m only wearing one earring and the chickens are trying to photobomb!) Well…. Whilst I have been busy with the glamping, publishing of books and teaching easy … Continue reading Beginners crochet could take place in the new cabin!
Learn Easy Crochet on facebook
I guess I have neglected my blog in favour of my Facebook page and fb group which are both getting further reach and becoming a buzzing social scene for “Easy Crochet – new way”, using a Latch Hook! I have been preoccupied with trying to learn all the technical knowhow to advertise this hobby, especially during lockdown. After the successful drop in workshops last year which convinced me that kids just love making chains and flowers with a latch hook then I needed to press on with my passion to make this work. I also was inspired by the 700 … Continue reading Learn Easy Crochet on facebook
Learn Crochet the easy way!
There is a new and easy way to learn crochet and that’s by using my tried and tested method of a Latch Hook tool… Yes, that’s right! A latch hook, usually associated with rug making or even hair braiding, and can be used to create traditional, crochet stitches. It makes crochet, so easy, for beginners, kids and anybody! It’s also a great introduction for Freeform Crochet and fibre art activities. Tutorials for learning crochet Do check out my free YouTube Channel! There are some free videos on making chains, headbands and more. Be sure to check out my video ‘How … Continue reading Learn Crochet the easy way!
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Freeform crochet… what is it?
For a few months of the year, I’m lucky to stay on our boat in Australia! So here I am, relaxing with lots of time to start some Freeform Crochet projects! So what is freeform crochet? Freeform crochet can be described as “patternless”, and is often referred to as “painting with yarn”. Incredibly fun and relaxing, there is no wrong way or right way… only your way. I love to use finer yarns and a small latch hook. A latch hook is traditionally used for rug making and sometimes hair braiding, but I have found a new and easy way to crochet! … Continue reading Freeform crochet… what is it?
Easy Crochet projects for beginners and kids
There are so many easy crochet projects for beginners and kids. Why not make a start with a simple crochet bracelet, by following my tutorial on YouTube! If you have read any of my other posts, you will know that I use a non traditional method for teaching crochet. I like to call it Easy Crochet – the New way and it’s learnt using a latch hook. A latch hook is usually associated with rug making and even hair braiding….. but it can also be used to do traditional crochet too! Follow me on my facebook page and join my … Continue reading Easy Crochet projects for beginners and kids
How to teach easy crochet… free resources!
Beginners crochet is easy to teach with my free resources. If you follow my blog or social media, you will know I have discovered a new and easy way to teach crochet! It’s using a latch hook instead of traditional crochet hook, which makes it easier for beginners and little fingers, to learn the stitches. Learning the basic crochet stitches is easy and can lead to many wonderful creations such as bracelets, headbands, bookmarks and freeform crochet pieces. It’s an amazing fibre art activity, which kids and adults will love getting immersed in. Check out my YouTube videos which show … Continue reading How to teach easy crochet… free resources!
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What is a latch hook?
Did you know the answer? A latch hook is usually used for making rag rugs or hooked rugs. It is slightly similar to a traditional crochet hook but it a latch to hold the yarn when a loop is pulled … Continue reading What is a latch hook?
Why use a Latch Hook?
A latch hook is traditionally used for making hooked rugs or rag rugs. It is quite similar to a traditional crochet hook, however a latch hook holds the yarn when a loop is pulled through. BUT did you know, you can use a latch hook for traditional crochet too?!! Why use a latch hook when there is a traditional crochet hook? Well…..I discovered a new way of teaching crochet and found that using a latch hook, traditional stitches can be taught in minutes. Easy Crochet – the new way! When people ask me “Why use a latch hook?” I tell … Continue reading Why use a Latch Hook?
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Tunisian Crochet
One of the basic stitches introduced for crochet is Tunisian Crochet Simple Stitch. Did you know, I teach crochet with a latch hook instead of a traditional crochet hook? It’s so much easier! Don’t believe me? Check out my other … Continue reading Tunisian Crochet
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