A Natural Christmas ebook includes 6 patterns:

My Birds Crochet Pattern E-Book Book 1 contains simple and easy crochet patterns, with detailed instructions and lots of pictures to help crochet beginners and experts alike make beautiful decorations for all occasions.

The English Country Garden Book 1 ebook includes 11 patterns:

The Natural Remedies ebook includes 9 patterns:

My Roses Crochet Pattern E-Book contains simple and easy crochet patterns, with detailed instructions and lots of pictures to help crochet beginners and experts alike make beautiful decorations for all occassions.

Spring Blossom contains my Apple Blossom and Cherry Blossom patterns.

I loved “The Snowman” by Raymond Briggs as a child and it is still a favourite of mine today. My Amigurumi Snowman is inspired by the book; taking the idea of the tangerine nose and the green floppy hat!

Pumpkins are now a common symbol of Halloween; being carved into lanterns called “Jack-O’-Lanterns”. Throughout Britain and Ireland carving lanterns from vegetables, usually the turnip or swede, was an old tradition at Halloween however immigrants to North America had easy access to the native pumpkin which was bigger and easier to carve.

“If you observe a really happy man you will find him building a boat, writing a symphony, educating his son, growing double dahlias in his garden.” W. Beran Wolfe

Cosmos is native to Mexico and Spanish priests grew the flower in their mission gardens. As the petals are evenly placed they decided to name the flower “Cosmos” which is the Greek word for harmony or ordered universe.

The carnation is a very popular flower often worn on special occasions and throughout the years it has gained very different meanings; from pink carnations becoming the symbol of a mother’s undying love to purple flowers indicating capriciousness. The botanical name for the carnation dianthus comes from Greek meaning “heavenly flower”.

These bright little flowers were once thought to cause the yellow colour of butter however cows avoid eating buttercups because of their acrid flavour.

“A fine and subtle spirit dwells

Anemone is thought to come from Greek meaning daughter of the wind. However many people believe the meaning of the Anemone flower is forsaken or a dying hope.

This pattern is worked in the round and I use abbreviations according to US crochet language. I can provide the pattern in UK crochet language if preferred, please just contact me.

This pattern is worked in rows and I use abbreviations according to US crochet language. I can provide the pattern in UK crochet language if preferred, please just contact me.

I love raspberries. My family have grown them for as long as I can remember and I love eating them straight after picking. I also love the things you can make with raspberries; smoothies, pavlovas and jam (I have always preferred raspberry over strawberry, controversial I know)!

This pattern is worked in the round and I use abbreviations according to US crochet language. I can provide the pattern in UK crochet language if preferred, please just contact me.

Marigolds were once considered to have magical properties and they were planted all over villages at times of celebration. Their flowers were used in ancient Greece, the Roman empire, the Middle East and India as medicinal herbs and as a dye for fabrics, foods and cosmetics.

In botanical classification the petunia is a member of the Solanaceae family, which tobacco, tomatoes and potatoes are also a member of. Most petunias are pollinated by bees and other insects however the Petunia exserta is a rare hummingbird pollinated species.

Lavender is one of our best-loved herbs and has many medicinal and culinary uses. Lavender water was considered to be a remedy for fainting and nausea, while lavender oil is used in various cosmetic products such as soap. When added to food this herb is thought to help calm the stomach. The Egyptians placed lavender in the tombs of royalty.

The passion flower and its leaves are often made into teas and tinctures which are said to treat anxiety, soothe tension, lower blood pressure and help with sleeping problems.

Echinacea is said to help treat the common cold as it is thought to stimulate the immune system and localise infection. I like it because I am a huge fan of the daisy family and it is just a really big daisy!

The viola is often called the hearts ease or the wild pansy. It is an anti-inflammatory and is traditionally used as a soothing balm to skin conditions such as eczema. Taken as a tea it can help to ease bronchitis and coughs.

The nasturtium flowers have a zingy flavour and can be added to summer salads to brighten up the taste and look. They also have health benefits particularly in helping loosen and clear phlegm. A common use is nasturtium vinegar which is used to treat bronchitis, catarrh and bacterial infections of the upper respiratory tract.

This pattern is worked in the round and I use abbreviations according to UK crochet language. I can provide the pattern in US crochet language if preferred, please just contact me.

The primrose was Benjamin Disraeli’s favourite flower and due to this Primrose Day and the Primrose League were given their names in honour of this. The flowers and leaves are both edible; tasting like lettuce or bitter salad greens. The young flowers can also be made into wine and the leaves may be used to make tea.

This pattern is free to download until 21st May, usual price $2.50

Although the tulip is now associated with the Netherlands, it was in the Ottoman Empire that commercial cultivation of this flower began. The tulip was seen as a symbol of abundance and indulgence and the period of time that is considered the wealthiest for the Ottoman Empire is often called the Tulip era.

“Underneath an apple-tree

“Break open a cherry tree and there are no flowers, but the spring breeze brings forth myriad blossoms.” ~ Ikkyu Sojun

“I wandered lonely as a cloud

The name Clematis comes from the Greek meaning climbing plant and it originates from the 16th century referring to the blossoming vine with white or purple blooms. It is these beautiful white and purple flowers that first attracted me to the Clematis as purple used to be my favourite colour (until I came to the conclusion that I just couldn’t d...

The postman legend of why the Robin is so popular at Christmas is that in Britain, postmen used to wear red tunics and were popularly known as “robins”. As a result many early Christmas cards pictured a robin knocking at the door or carrying a Christmas card in its beak.

This pattern is worked both in the round and in rows and I use abbreviations according to UK crochet language. I can provide the pattern in US crochet language if preferred, please just contact me.

This pattern is worked both in the round and in rows and I use abbreviations according to UK crochet language. I can provide the pattern in US crochet language if preferred, please just contact me.

“It will never rain roses; when we want to have more roses we must plant more trees.” ~ George Elliot

“It is the month of June,

“O my Luve’s like a red, red rose

The British Saddleback Pig is an amalgamation of two breeds of pig, the Wessex Saddleback from the New Forest and the Essex pig of East Anglia.

Holly was a pagan symbol of immortality and in ancient times it was hung in houses to bring the occupants good luck and lasting life. In Denmark the holly is known as “Christ-thorn” as in the Christian faith the sharp pointed leaves symbolise the crown of thorns Christ wore at his crucifixion and the red berries represent the drops of blood on

The custom of hanging an evergreen wreath at Christmas originates in Ancient Rome. As part of the New Year celebrations presents were given, usually branches of evergreens. These were called “strenae” after the Goddess of Health, Strenia and they were displayed on doors to bring good health to the household. To make them more attractive, it bec...

The bright red “flowers” of the poinsettia are not actually flowers at all but are modified leaves that have changed colour due to exposure of prolonged sunlight. Embracing under the mistletoe originates as a symbol of the love of Christ for all mankind.

This pattern is worked in the round and I use abbreviations according to UK crochet language. I can provide the pattern in US crochet language if preferred, please just contact me.

This pattern is worked in the round and I use abbreviations according to UK crochet language. I can provide the pattern in US crochet language if preferred, please just contact me.