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Crochet Teacher & Designer 🧡 Crochet Workshops 🧶 Kits & Patterns 🧶 🌟 Gifts for Crocheters 🌟 I’ll be honest with you – I really am living the dream.

I’m well known around these parts for teaching lots of lovely folk how to crochet, running lots of fabulously creative crochet workshops and spending my days designing loads of new ways to feed your crochet addiction! If you’re looking for someone to teach you to crochet; whether you’ve never held a hook before or your gran tried to teach you 20 years ago and you’ve forgotten some of it, then look

no further – I’m the woman for you. I’ve taught over 400 people to crochet in the last few years and have plenty of tricks up my sleeve for the bits you find tricky. I’m also an ex primary school teacher so I have the patience of a saint! Perhaps you’re a dab hand at the crochet already, maybe you’re looking to improve your skills, or just want some new friends to crochet with – book onto a crochet workshop or two and get creative with some like minded crafters. After a couple of hours with yours truly in the crochet cabin, stuffed full of tea/coffee and biscuits, you’ll be feeling super chilled out and relaxed, and will leave with a real sense of achievement (along with the pattern to make more, some new friends and a bag of goodies!)

For those of you who like to shop ‘til you drop, step outside of the crochet cabin and into the secret stash! This is where you’ll find all my easy to follow crochet patterns, simple and achievable crochet kits, and handmade accessories for crocheters. (EVERYTHING is also available to buy online!) A lot of my crochet patterns and kits are perfect for all you newbie crocheters out there as they all come with video stitch guides, and additional videos for new and trickier techniques. Sometimes it’s just easier to show you in a video rather than writing it down!

06/08/2026

Did you know I have crochet gift vouchers? 🧶

They’re very useful if you’re stuck for ideas for the crocheter in your life, especially if they already seem to have a suspiciously large collection of yarn, hooks and project bags. Not that I’m judging. Obviously.

The digital gift vouchers can be used for anything in my online shop, including Crochet Cabin workshops, crochet kits, patterns, accessories and lots of other crafty bits and bobs.

You can have the voucher emailed to you after purchase, or send it straight to the recipient. You can also choose the day it’s emailed, which is perfect for birthdays, Christmas, thank you gifts, or those last-minute 'oh help, I need a present' moments.

Just a small practical note: the voucher will be sent at the same time of day that it was purchased. So if you buy it at 9pm and schedule it for someone’s birthday, it will arrive at 9pm on their birthday, not first thing in the morning.

A lovely, easy gift for crochet lovers, workshop regulars, or anyone who deserves to choose their own crafty treat🧡

I’ve popped the link in the comments if you’d like more info...

04/08/2026

One of the things I’ve learnt after teaching hundreds of people to crochet is that very few people struggle because they can’t crochet…they struggle because they’re worried about getting it wrong.

The funny thing is, getting it wrong is exactly how you get better!

I still make mistakes….I still miss stitches….and count wrong and occasionally have to undo far more than I’d like to admit…but that’s all part of learning 🧡

So if you’re looking for someone whose crochet is always perfect…I’m probably not for you.

But if you’d like someone to reassure you that wonky stitches happen to all of us, help you work out what went wrong, and celebrate the fact that you kept going anyway…then hello 👋

Is there something you’re struggling with in crochet at the moment? Let me know in the comments and I’ll see if I can help 🤩

30/07/2026

If you know a crocheter who loves a nice crochet tool, this is a lovely little one🧶

These personalised crochet hooks are engraved here at The Secret Crocheter HQ using Larry the Laser, and they make a fab gift for a crochet friend or just a little treat for yourself.

The best bit? I can engrave emojis too, because apparently even crochet hooks deserve a bit of personality.

They’re made from dark bamboo wood, 5mm in size, and can be engraved for either a left-handed or right-handed crocheter. That isn’t me being awkward, I promise. It means the writing faces the person using the hook, which is rather clever, really.

This listing is for one crochet hook. So if you’re buying for someone who crochets and you’re not quite sure how it all works, one hook is all they need, unlike knitting, where there are two. See, crochet is already easier to buy for. 😂

I’ve popped the link in the comments if you’d like a nosy 🧡

28/07/2026

My crochet patterns aren’t for everyone…

…because they don’t look like most crochet patterns.

If you love traditional crochet patterns with lots of abbreviations, mine might not be your cup of tea. And that’s absolutely fine.

But if you’ve ever looked at a crochet pattern and thought, ‘Hang on…what does that actually mean?’ then my patterns might be exactly what you’ve been looking for 🧡

Before I started The Secret Crocheter, I spent 16 years as a primary school teacher. That experience shaped the way I write every single pattern because I know that people learn in different ways.

Some people are perfectly happy with a page full of abbreviations. Others learn best with step-by-step photos, video tutorials and instructions written in plain English.

Neither is right or wrong; they’re just different ways of learning.

So I don’t try to write the cleverest crochet patterns, but I try to write the ones that help you finish your project with confidence and enjoy the process.

If you’ve never tried one of my patterns before, why not start with a free one? I’ve popped the link to all my free patterns in the comments for you 👇

25/07/2026

All set up at The Melksham Makers' Market! Here until 2pm ⭐️

23/07/2026

Can I tempt you with your next crochet project? 🧶

I think this might do it…

This Tea Cup & Saucer Crochet Basket Plant Holder is such a lovely make if you fancy crocheting something a little bit different. It started life as one of my Secret Crochet Workshop projects, but it went down so well that it felt rude not to turn it into a kit.

Using chunky Bobbiny cord, you’ll crochet a textured teacup with a matching saucer and handle. It makes a gorgeous plant holder, but it’s also lovely for storing little crafty bits, hooks, stitch markers, or anything else that usually ends up rolling around your table.

The kit includes a printed pattern with pictures and video support, 50m of 5mm Bobbiny cord, 2 wooden basket bases and a recycled plastic plant pot 🪴

You will need a 6mm and 8mm hook, glue if you’d like to use it, a plant, and your usual crochet tools.

It’s best suited to someone who has crocheted before, but please don’t be put off by how fancy it looks. It’s much more achievable than it first appears.

I’ll have some of these with me SATURDAY at The Melksham Makers' Market!

I’ve popped the link in the comments if you’d like a look!

21/07/2026

It's The Melksham Makers' Market this Saturday, and I'll be there with all my crochet kits, patterns, tools and crochet gifts.....as well as my market bestie Florrie & Jean too!

If you're planning a visit, come and say hello. It's always lovely to put faces to names and hear what everyone's been making lately.

📍 Melksham Makers' Market
🗓️ Saturday
🕘 9am–2pm
📍 Melksham Market Place

See you there! 🧡

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16/07/2026

I think every crocheter needs a few projects like this in their life🧶

The ones you can pick up with a cuppa, enjoy for an afternoon, and have something lovely to show for it by teatime.

The kit includes six gorgeous colours of polyester tape yarn, along with a step-by-step pattern with photos and videos, so I'll guide you through every stage. You just need your 5mm hook and your usual crochet bits and bobs.

If you're after a quick, colourful make that'll brighten up your table (and give you an excuse to put the kettle on ☕), I think you'll really enjoy this one.

And I’ll have some of these kits with me at The Melksham Makers' Market next Saturday! ⭐️

I've popped a link with more information in the comments for you 🧡

14/07/2026

This free crochet pattern feels a little different to my usual ones.

Earlier this year I lost my Dad ❤️

Last year, my bestie lost hers. While she was with him in hospital, her family was given one of these little Compassion Memory Hearts. One stayed with her Dad and the matching heart stayed with them. Such a simple idea, but one that meant so much.

A few weeks ago I spotted a post from my local hospital, the RUH in Bath, asking for donations of these hearts. It immediately made me think...this is something I can help with.'

So I've written a free crochet pattern in the hope that lots of us can make a pair (or two...or ten!) and donate them to hospitals and hospices.

Just remember to check with your local hospital, hospice or ICU before you crochet a whole basketful, as every organisation has slightly different requirements and some may not be collecting at the moment.

My local hospital, the RUH in Bath, is currently collecting them, but hopefully there's somewhere near you that would love to receive them too.

And if you know of a hospital, hospice or ICU that's collecting Compassion Memory Hearts, pop it in the comments below. It might help someone else find somewhere local to donate theirs.

I've popped the link for the free pattern in the comments for you 👇

09/07/2026

Crochet tote bags are one of those things you don't realise you need…until you've got one!

I don't think I've ever left the house without a crochet project for long, so I wanted a bag that was practical, lightweight and looked a bit more fun than an ordinary tote 🧡

These are roomy enough for your yarn, hooks, pattern and all those little crochet bits and bobs that always seem to come along too. There are six different designs to choose from, so you can pick the one that makes you smile the most.

A huge thank you to Isle of Design for creating these brilliant designs for me!

These bags are perfect for bringing your project along to workshops, Yarn & Yap, holidays or simply keeping everything together at home.

They also make such a thoughtful gift for a crochet-loving friend…although I won't blame you if you decide to keep one for yourself!

I've popped a link with more information in the comments for you 👇

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