How to Find a Crochet Pattern

                      

I had an email from a reader a while back, asking if I had made a hooded cardigan or had a pattern I could recommend. It got me thinking that people who may be new to crochet or knitting would not necessarily know where to find a pattern for a new project. So I thought it might be helpful to (list) some of the places I go to:

Crochet New Year 2016

Happy New Year to everyone! I hope you all had a lovely time over the festive season. Can you believe we are in 2016 already?! With a new year comes new goals whether that be personally through fitness and keeping healthy, to work and of course, crochet. I always start the year with good intentions of eating healthy and trying to do more exercise but by the last week of January its all usually out the window. Crochet goals however are slightly different; I like to challenge myself creatively and learn something new or try something different.

Christmas Crochet 2015

This year I have been far more organised for Christmas in terms of actually buying gifts as well as making them. This makes me very happy indeed, meaning (fingers crossed) that December will be a 'me' month where I can crochet personal projects (and there are a few!) and have some lovely family time where I'm not worry about running around trying to find presents at the last minute!!

First Attempt Jumper

                                

So the jumper is finally complete! I can't actually remember the date I started but it didn't feel like it took a long time to complete.

This was my first attempt at a jumper or any item of adult clothing. I've tried several times before to make a jumper or cardigan but the projects have either fallen by the way-side or I've found it too difficult to concentrate on it and have given up. So now that this one is finished I'm super happy I actually stuck with it.