Yep, like the horse. I'm a crochet designer from New Zealand. I make things that are fun and bold and modern and playful. Unconventional? Yes. Fabulous? Always. 

 

I've had crafty little fingers from a young age but I only picked up a crochet hook a few years ago. I'd grown up in a house full of crochet blankets and brilliant old Golden Hands books, so it was a natural progression. Crochet really clicked for me. All of a sudden I could make stuff, quickly, that was practical and cool. It's a pretty neat feeling, isn't it? I still love a good retro crochet book (the colours! the hotpants!) and I get my inspiration from all sorts of places: David Attenborough nature docos, crown jewel collections, pop culture, industrial design, Enid Blyton book covers. Everywhere. 

 

Now I design regularly for magazines, yarn companies and for my online outlets. I create garments, amigurumi, accessories and homewares. You can check out my work on the social channels below. And I've written a book! And launched a blog! And eaten a lot of custard. I like custard. 

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I live in the countryside with my husband and our two wee boys.  I find innovative places to store my yarn. Our cat Stampy likes to get involved in everything, which is lovely at times and at other times... less so. I mean, she likes to roll around in glitter. 

Oh look, surprise surprise, there she is down there. Sleeping inconveniently as usual. Bless.