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Yarnies: I Tried Every ‘Ends Weaving’ Hack – Here’s What You Need to Know

Crocheting for 11 years, I’ve tried all the hacks. Here’s what works. Hello Crocheters and Yarn Enthusiasts! Here’s your one stop shop for all things related to weaving in your ends. If you’re like me and hate weaving in yarn ends, you’ve found the right place. I’m breaking down all the ‘hacks’ and ‘techniques’ I’ve […]

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Growing my Instagram on a Budget: Here’s How

Growing my Crafty Business: the story behind craftyparents.co.uk What’s CraftyParents.co.uk About? I launched this platform to address the loneliness I experienced after becoming a parent. I was so in love with my wonderful little daughter but also felt this exhausting isolation that I’d never experienced before. It took a long time for me to realise

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Free Crochet Pattern: Easy DIY Beanie Hat – A Beginner’s Masterclass.

Why Am I Sharing Free Patterns? Crocheting and crafting have been my lifelines through navigating life in a demanding job, being a mum, and more recently, grieving my own mum. It’s the one time in the day I actively try to clear my mind, putting all to-do lists and chaotic thoughts on pause, focusing on

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Genius DIY upcycling ideas for those yarn scraps!

Crafters and Crafty Parents, I know you have a pile of scrap yarn somewhere that you don’t want to throw away ‘just in case’. Well, here are some ideas to inspire you. – minimal crafting knowledge or skills needed! Project 1: upcycle those scraps into gorgeous hangings or key-rings. Project 2: beautiful yarn flowers for embellishments. One

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Parenting Today: Like Using a Windows 95 Guide on a MacBook Air

You chose to have kids, stop complaining. Yes, we chose parenthood and would choose it all over again. We aim to nurture the next generation, but this commitment doesn’t make us immune to fatigue. Our goal isn’t to showcase our exhaustion as a badge of honour; success isn’t merely about ‘getting through the day.’ In

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Free Crochet Pattern: Mummy’s Heartstrings Scrunchie

What’s Mummy’s Heartstrings? I designed this pattern as a practical aid to help my daughter navigate her anxiety about starting pre-school. At just two years old, her apprehension at the drop-off gate was heart-wrenching. For me, crafting has always been a therapeutic escape, so I wondered if I could channel my creativity into easing her

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