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I’m Kathryn, crocheter, yarn dyer, podcaster and video maker. Posts include:

Crochet

As a dyer, using simple natural dyeing extracts from plants in my local area and from my garden keeps me entertained for...

Crochet Reflecting on life

Inspiration, motivation, lots of tea and coffee and a cat helper! Running a small business based around creativity – crochet, yarn dyeing,...

Crochet Crochet stitches

Like standing stitches, crochet chainless foundation rows are not that widely used. But once you learn how to do them, you wonder...

Crochet Podcast notes

Welcome to Episode 118 of the Crafternoon Treats podcast! I’m talking about my love of crochet quite a lot in this episode...

Crochet Crochet mandala

Blocking a crochet mandala is a process that can appear both mysterious and tricky to a beginner. But, don’t worry! Its all...

Crochet Crochet mandala

Congratulations Mandala Maker! You have done so well to get this far through the Meditation Mandala, especially if you are relative beginner...

Crochet Crochet mandala

Welcome to the third in the Meditation Mandala Video Tutorial series. In this video you can follow along the detailed, stitch by...

Crochet Crochet mandala

Let the crochet begin with the first 6 rounds to complete this easy mandala! In Part 2 of the Meditation Mandala Video...

Crochet Crochet mandala

Crochet mandalas give their makers a great deal of pleasure. They are fun to look at, fun to use and, best of...