This collection of cushion facings is inspired by the Medicine Wheel and the five directions/elements.

Floral Fantasy is a collection of six large afghan squares, one small - half sized square, and a plain square in two sizes.

Encompass - surround yourself with love.

Granny Mandy is a large square with a mandala design in the centre and then made square with granny stitch.

Lowen is a beautifully textured blanket, using some of my favourite stitches and stitch combinations and a few new ones.

Rose of Avalon has had a glow-up!

B-b-baby is a versatile design where you can choose your own layout, and which squares you use.

Marinus is a beautifully textured blanket, using some of my favourite stitches and stitch combinations and a few new ones.

Seasons Bloom is a gorgeous, textured blanket.

Gratitude is a beautifully textured blanket, using some of my favourite stitches and stitch combinations and a few new ones.

Lilibet is an elegant placemat and coaster set.

Benedict is a boy’s name meaning blessing or a blessed boy.

Bugle Blanket is a beautifully textured blanket, using some of my favourite stitches and stitch combinations.

As your hook glides through your yarn creating stitches, it is like a dance of joy.

Summer in Bloom is a beautiful, large, floral afghan square,

For those of you who like rectangular blankets here is a fabulously versatile new design.

Splanna is a gorgeous square blanket pattern, made in the round, full of all the texture that you would expect from a “Helen” design.

Dawn is a beautiful 20 inch afghan square which can be mixed and joined with any of my other squares to create your own masterpiece.

Beltane Blessings is a beautiful new blanket, worked in the round.

Multiple sections of textured stitches surrounded by raised frames.

A beautiful new large afghan square, perfect to combine with Continuum or to use as a cushion facing.

Sanctuary is a large afghan square that works perfectly with any of my other afghan squares, or can be used alone for a cushion facing.

Par Sands is a triangular shawl/scarf that makes a great addition to any winter wardrobe.

There is nothing as cosy and comfortable as a beautiful handmade blanket.

Arcadia is a beautiful new blanket designed by Helen Shrimpton of crystalsandcrochet.com, which can be made as a baby size or full size blanket.

From square to circle and back to a square… a squircle!

The Lost Garden

Originally designed as a crochet a long for Crochet Now magazine, A Life Inspired is now available as an E-Book.

Arabesque means an ornamental design consisting of intertwined flowing lines, originally found in ancient Islamic art. The design reminds me of Arabic architecture.

Sweetie Pie Mandala can be used in many different ways, and you can keep it plain or decorate it to suit your own taste, there are different examples on my website.

Continuum is a versatile design to use as a complete blanket/afghan pattern, or to enlarge any of my large afghan squares.

Amelia is a bird wing shaped shawl, perfect to drape around your shoulders when you are flying out the door.

As Summer draws to an end in the Northern parts of the world, and we start to have slightly chilly mornings or evenings, this waistcoat is the perfect accessory to go with jeans, long sleeved T’s and boots.

Celebrate the sun, the life giving force that shines bright in all our lives, bringing light and warmth to us all.

This simple yet very versatile design can be made to any size you prefer.

The names Johnny and Jane mean gift from God, and every little baby boy or girl is indeed a gift in the lives of his or her family, a little gift to be loved and cherished.

My Nameless …… is a square blanket, with lots of texture and changing shapes to keep you hooked right to the end.

Each element can be purchased seperately, or there is a saving when you buy all 5 in the Elements E-Book

Time for something a little different?

Rosslyn is a celebration of the Divine Feminine.

It may be square, but I love the inner shapes of this design.

A gorgeously snuggly rectangular afghan just for those very special men in your life.

One of the things I like most about designing with crochet, is that I can let my imagination run wild.

This very pretty square is made up of a circle of flower buds and petals, surrounded by a very simple frame.

The party season is just about here.

I just love wearing ponchos.

A large square, which will work perfectly as the centre of a project, with smaller squares added, to give any size you like. Or, for less joining, simply add extra rounds, and go as large as you like.

Inspired by the Arora Borealis, the stunning and magical lights that dance across the night skies in Northern countries.

Destiny is a beautiful Afghan square that can be used on its own or intermixed with any of my other 12 or 24 inch squares.

This Pattern is available in English and German.

Grace

The meaning of the name Chantelle is to sing, to express yourself joyously and creatively.

Let your dreams be the light that guides you…. do what you love.

Each element can be purchased seperately, or there is a saving when you buy all 5 in the Elements E-Book.

Each element can be purchased seperately, or there is a special saving when you buy all 5. You need to put all 5 patterns in your cart.

Each element can be purchased seperately, or there is a saving when you buy all 5 in the Elements E-Book.

This gorgeous afghan square can be used in so many ways. The final stitch count is 40 stitches per side, fitting in with so many other squares to make beautiful blankets.

Ring ‘o’ Roses has a very textured centre with a very simple frame. This gorgeous afghan square can be used in so many ways. The final stitch count is 40 stitches per side, fitting in with so many other squares to make beautiful blankets.

Yummy, scrummy Berry Pie, this gorgeous afghan square can be used in so many ways. The final stitch count is 40 stitches per side, fitting in with so many other squares to make beautiful blankets.

Starting with a central “sun” and radiating out, hence the name “Radiance”.

Bloomin’ Blanket

I think most of us own one of these, micro bean bag type neck pillows.

This bag is made from small squares joined together.

Heart of Friendship has been rewritten with a fabulous new photo tutorial and is now also available to purchase as a video tutorial from my website.

English US terms

My very first published design, is now re-written and includes a full photo tutorial.