Ryane from @olivesandpickles hosts #craftastherapy
The beautiful and talented Ryane from @olivesandpickles moderated @craftastherapy on Instagram last week. It was an exciting week for our instagram handle as we hit 1000 followers. Fantastic!! Thank...
View ArticleEasy to Make Rainbow Pom Poms
Finally, i have found an easy, failsafe method for making pom poms! Hooray! After many failed attempts using various pom pom making contraptions, i decided to try making them without any fancy...
View ArticleMarit from @maritparit hosts #craftastherapy
Thank you kindly to @maritparit for moderating @craftastherapy over on Instagram last week. A talented crocheter with a generous heart, Marit did a beautiful job of hosting the @craftastherapy feed....
View ArticleCrochet Mandala Tutorial {Mandy’s Mandala}
I designed my very first crochet mandala pattern yesterday! I’m excited about sharing it with you, but i am also really nervous. I scribbled down the steps as i was making it, so i hope these...
View ArticleFiona from @millefleurs13 hosts #craftastherapy
The lovely Fiona from @millefleurs13 hosted the @craftastherapy account on Instagram last week. It was a difficult week for fellow crocheters as the gorgeous and talented Marinke, also know as Wink,...
View Article{Crochet} Candy Granny Square Blanket with Pom Poms
Just a little quicky post to share my finished colourful crochet Candy Granny Square blanket. This was such a fun and easy project to work on. I didn’t use a pattern, it just evolved and grew until i...
View Article{Crochet} Sunnyside Up Mandala Pattern
Oh my gosh! I had such a positive response to my very first crochet mandala, Mandy’s Mandala, that i was inspired to create another. So, here is another free crochet mandala pattern that i’ve designed....
View ArticleHeike from @madewithloops hosts #craftastherapy
There are over 7000 posts under the #craftastherapy hashtag on Instagram! I’m so happy i cannot put it adequately into words. Incredible! My moderators continue to amaze me with their creativity and...
View Article{Crochet} My Favourite Mandy’s Mandalas
When i designed my free crochet mandala pattern, Mandy’s Mandala, i never expected so many clever crocheters to use my pattern and share their gorgeous images with me on Instagram. I would like to...
View ArticleNatalie from @littlecosythings hosts #craftastherapy
The lovely Natalie from @littlecosythings hosted the @craftastherapy feed last week and she did an amazing job! I love that Natalie dove in head first and fearlessly shared her craft as therapy story...
View Article{Crochet} Flower Power Coaster Pattern
This 7 Round crochet coaster pattern is quick and fun to make. Crochet coasters make great gifts and are the perfect project for using up leftover bits of yarn. I’m calling this coaster pattern...
View Article{Creative Makers} Indri from Inkibabinki
I’m excited to announce a great new segment to the blog called “Creative Makers”. I come across an almost endless amount of inspirational and clever makers on Instagram and i thought it was about time...
View ArticleAbout @craftastherapy
What is Craft as Therapy? After going through a rather stressful period of my life, i turned to craft as a way to distract myself from the anxiety i was feeling. I had always loved craft and often...
View Article{Craft as Therapy} Moderated by Marianne from @marretjeroos
Marianne from @marretjeroos moderated the #craftastherapy hashtag last week. A talented and unique crocheter and crafter, i found Marianne through a mutual IG friend and have admired her work ever...
View Article{Craft as Therapy} Moderated by Makenzie from @bqueencollection
Makenzie from @bqueencollection moderated @craftastherapy last week. Makenzie and her husband make the most glorious crochet hooks you will ever see, each one is a work of handmade art. You can find...
View Article{Creatives’ Spaces} Robyn from @crochetgirl99
Todays creative space belongs to self confessed crochet addict and my good friend Robyn Hicks. Robyn lives in an old cottage called “Firbank” that is situated in a secluded country setting just...
View Article{Craft as Therapy} Moderated by Jill from @neverjillian
Another fabulous week has passed over at @craftastherapy where the fabulous Jill from @neverjillian took the reins as moderator. It is hard to believe that she was initally apprehensive about jumping...
View Article{Crochet} Mindful Pattern by Shelley Husband from Spincushions
When super crocheter Shelley from Spincushions said she wanted to gift one of her patterns to @craftastherapy i was touched by her generosity. Shelley is an extremely talented crochet designer, who...
View Article{Craft as Therapy} Moderated by Mariana from @winterbeachbymab
Here is the #craftastherapy round up from last week – hosted by crochet queen, Mariana from @winterbeachbymab. It was a brilliant week with @craftastherapy reaching over 6000 followers. And it’s...
View Article{Crochet} Mandy’s Mega Mandala Cushion Pattern
Here is my crochet mega mandala pattern – Mandy’s Mega Mandala. It is written in UK terms but there are shorthand US terms and instructions at the end of this tutorial. The stitches are relatively...
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