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Upcoming: Mer de Glace
Begun in my beloved Chamonix, summer '24. Inspired by the tonal beauty of a melting glacier and the transient memory of flow-state days spent in this terrain de jeu d'aventure, this collection is set to include a cowl, dress, skirt.
Franz Mesmer theorized forces unseen and realities felt rather than measured... I don't know about all that, but I do like the idea of dissolving the clear lines between self and other, good and bad, black and white. Ironically, my Mesmer line uses two-colour spirals to explore this dissipation of convention. Nature affords a universal means of healing and preserving [all].
It's always '68 in my mind. Long-sleeve, crop top and skirt co-ord: All featuring my leaf burst motif granny square variant and flaring leaf-lace hems- full of flounce. Like a true nature's child/ We were born, born to be wild/ We can climb so high/ I never wanna die.
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Specializing in gauge-free, made-to-measure, unique-as-you crochet patterns that are meant to get you playing with yarn and daydreaming about frolicking through a nearby forest ♥
#1
My patterns are written with the intermediate crocheter in mind. However, I believe that an adventurous beginner who likes a creative challenge may fair well with them. I encourage you to always play at crochet, challenge yourself and try those aspirational projects! Read my FAQ for more info.
#2
Because I usually design gauge-less, I instead make my patterns work to be as unique as you. Working in as many made-to-measure components into my wearables as possible is the simplest way make them truly inclusive. I generally try to focus on designs which work on all body shapes & sizes, no matter how much they are sized down or up.
#3
I give specific yarn brand & colourway requirements where I think they are intrinsic to the look of the finished sample I made. However, as often as possible I focus on the amounts and fibre qualities of the materials needed instead. This is all about accessibility. My crafters come from all over the world. What is easily available to me in the UK is not readily available to everyone. What my budget accommodates may not suit theirs. I want to encourage people to use whatever they have to-hand in the interest of sustainability.
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putting a new spin on an old classic
Honouring crochet's heritage while testing the possibilities presented by a few basic stitches, I focus on using our most beloved fibre medium to design structural, quirky oddities which capture the imagination and transgress the boundaries of time and tradition. I hope you enjoy transgressing them with me.
"The world of reality has its limits; the world of imagination is boundless."
Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Blog posts
Ain't No Substitute: Online Resources for Your Next Project
It's time to order materials for a new crochet project! You've decided on your fibre content and weight, (If you haven't already, read my blog post here for help!) but now it's time for the fun par...
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Wearing Thin: Picking the Perfect Fibre Weight & Content
So you're getting ready to start a new crochet project and it's time to choose your yarn, huh? A lot of us love this stage in a crochet project: the excitement of a new pattern or own design, the e...
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Here Comes... Treble? A Cheeky Guide to UK vs US Crochet
Yes, it's true, Whymsi Row is based in the UK! In a little town in the north called Sheffield, to be precise. But did you know that I used to live in the US? For twelve years, in fact. So I like to...
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