
Crochet Heart Garland – free pattern
It’s February! There is a somewhat romantic holiday coming up in this month, I’ll be completely honest, I’m not really a fan of Valentines day…
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It’s February! There is a somewhat romantic holiday coming up in this month, I’ll be completely honest, I’m not really a fan of Valentines day…

Christmas is such an amazing time of year! I absolutely love the run up to Christmas and the chaos (I have two young children), but

How to make a Single crochet 2 together (US terms) / Double crochet 2 together (UK terms) stitch So, you’re starting to get the hang

The weather is turning and it is absolutely feeling more autumnal! But as the weather turns cooler, this means more excuses to do more yarn

What does Front loop and Back loop mean in crochet? Have you come across a pattern which mentions about working in the Front Loop Only

Knitting and crochet are my favourite hobbies and I absolutely love relaxing at home with my current projects. However, sometimes I do leave the house,
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Hi, I’m Megan Wilding — a maker, mum, and qualified Knitting & Crochet Technical Editor based in sunny Devon.
I started Calm House Crafting to share my passion for yarn and to help others discover how capable they really are.
When I’m not writing tutorials or editing patterns for designers and magazines, you’ll find me by the seaside with my family and a skein of yarn close by.