My Mum taught me to knit as a child and, in my teens, I was called an idiot by an unhelpful teacher when I changed schools mid-term and didn’t know how to use a sewing machine. She advised me to teach myself to crochet instead of learning sewing techniques!! I started with granny squares and wore the (fashionable in the ‘70s!) tank top I crocheted. Tunisian crochet followed, when I found instructions in a Woman & Home magazine a while later. I designed gloves for my dad using the two stitches from the magazine and, when my ‘children’ left home, I used these same basic stitches to crochet blankets for them. Imagine my excitement a few years ago when I discovered many more Tunisian crochet stitches and techniques for me to learn! Tunisian crochet is my favourite, most relaxing yarn-based craft and I still don’t like sewing!
My husband affectionately called my son and me ‘curly mop-tops’ so this name seemed appropriate for the unique hairstyles of the latest additions to our family! Keep them close to combat stress!
The ultimate, tactile, palm-sized, smile-inducing stress ball
Stress balls for all hand sizes! They will listen but won’t answer baa-ck!
Ideal for small hands.
Ideal for calming anyone who needs to fiddle when stressed. Some have been donated to local hospitals to help patients with Alzheimer’s or dementia. They are relaxing to create and, since I don’t plan each design, they are unique. The item is warm: made from a double layer of aran weight yarn.
Special knitted or crocheted items for family and friends to show you care.
Made for loved ones leaving home for the first time or for snuggling when it’s dark after a great evening with friends in the garden. Or just a blanket to make you feel better!
Lift off the Christmas tree for a quick de-stress. Take your time decorating your tree with a hand-sized selection.