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I used to make beaded items for myself and co-workers started ordering matching sets of jewerly back in the 1990's. I later started making candles, globe glass painting and then had a brilliant idea to use beads with acrylic paint so to focus on a specific object. I always admired how the older generation could create such beautiful pieces of crocheting but it seemed so complicated. I tried my han

d at it with the help of a family friend, Amy Thornton. She showerd me the basics and made me redo it over and over until my crocheted rectangle looked like one. With the help of my aunt Leticia (1yr older than myself), we crocheted my first item - a red beret for my mum. I moved to the Netherlands a few years later. With the persistence and watching instructional YOUTUBE videos, I started crocheting, learnt how to make beaded flowers and many more. I was simply hooked especially on crochet.

11/02/2026

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31/01/2026

Wouldn't you love to receive a pretty card like this?

31/01/2026

Experimenting with flowers and teabags.
Flowers were picked from our garden, dried, placed into teabag paper and then made into a card.

27/01/2026

28/07/2025

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The Secret Power of Crochet: A Thread Through Time

Most people think of crochet as a quiet hobby—something grandmas do while rocking on a porch. But what if I told you that crochet once saved lives, sparked revolutions, and built communities stronger than steel?

Crochet isn’t just about yarn. It’s about history, resilience, and hidden power. While the exact origins are debated, some historians believe crochet techniques date back to ancient Egypt, where similar needlework patterns were found in tombs. But here’s a little-known fact: crochet became a symbol of rebellion during the Irish Potato Famine. Women used it not just to make lace, but to survive. They created delicate pieces and sold them across Europe—feeding their families with every stitch.

In World War I, soldiers were taught to crochet to help them deal with PTSD. The repetitive motion calmed their minds. Some even used crocheted netting for camouflage in trenches. And here’s another secret: in the 1960s, crochet became a quiet form of protest. Women stitched colorful blankets and garments as part of the feminist movement—each loop a silent, powerful statement.

Today, crochet is being rediscovered by a younger generation—not just as art, but as therapy, empowerment, and identity. TikTokers, YouTubers, and influencers are proving that a crochet hook can be as mighty as a microphone.

So next time you see someone with yarn in their hands, remember: they’re not just crafting—they’re carrying forward a legacy woven through centuries of hope, resistance, and love.

09/12/2024

Unwanted nijntje order. Anyone interested to purchase?

05/12/2024

Isn't she lovely? #100%cotton

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