In this short video Helen shows that corner to corner doesn’t have to be square! Learn how to make a rectangle shape using the corner to corner crochet technique. I have made these videos to accompany my new design for a top that combines corner to corner with squares. It is currently being tested and will hopefully be published soon. The yarn used to make the rectangle is Katia’s Fair Cotton. The post How to crochet a corner to corner rectangle appeared first on Woolly Chic Designs ..read more

I was honoured to be asked by The Cambridge Yarn Festival to become one of their official Yarn Influencers! I met Jem and Camilla at their Seaside Knitting Retreat and was so inspired by their enthusiasm and many talents and so jumped at the chance to wear that badge with pride! It got me wondering though, what makes someone a Yarn Influencer and what does the term really mean? Simply, I suppose a Yarn Influencer is someone who shares their love of yarn with others! I certainly love to talk about yarn and all things wool related! And you all know how passionate I am about British Wool and env ..read more

It’s Woolly Chic’s 10th Anniversary this year! I started my business, Woolly Chic, 10 years ago! It all began when I became addicted to crochet but struggled to find British wool to use for my hobby! I was passionate then (as I am still today) about supporting British sheep farmers, as my Aunt, Uncle and Cousin farm Poll Dorset and Ryeland sheep in Pembrokeshire. The lightbulb moment came whilst on holiday in France to combine my love of crochet and British wool and create my own yarn from the fleece of sheep farmed by my family! Celebrating Woolly Chic’s 10th Anniversary It has been quite a j ..read more

Helen from Woolly Chic shows how to crochet a rainbow using UK double crochet stitches, starting with a magic loop. The yarn for this project is West Yorkshire Spinners ColourLab DK in Technicolour and one ball will make lots of little rainbows. Crochet Along with Helen The post Crochet a Rainbow Video Tutorial appeared first on Woolly Chic Designs ..read more

Learn how to make foundation crochet stitches. Just start working crochet stitches straight away without having to make a long foundation chain. Foundationless Crochet is a really clever technique which means you can begin by working crochet stitches without making a foundation chain first. In effect the starting chain is being made as you crochet. In this video tutorial you will learn how to make a UK foundation double crochet stitch and a UK foundation treble crochet stitch. The In The Willow Shade Shawl uses a combination of these stitches. The post How to Crochet Foundation Stitches app ..read more

I am so excited to share with you the news that our HeartSpun 4ply British Eco yarn has won an award! HeartSpun was selected by the British Knitting and Crochet Awards panel of expert judges as the winner of the Sustainable/Eco Product of the year! A massive thank you to everyone who supported me at the beginning of the year with my Kickstarter campaign to produce this beautiful environmentally friendly 70% British Bluefaced Leicester/ 30% Tencel yarn. This award, I share with all of you! It is wonderful to have the environmental credentials of this wonderful yarn being recognised by such wel ..read more

Introducing the basic techniques of crochet, including how to make a slip knot, holding the crochet hook and yarn, and making chain stitches. The post Crochet basics appeared first on Woolly Chic Designs ..read more

Helen from Woolly Chic shows how to crochet the loop stitch. It is easier than it looks! Use this stitch to crochet Woolly Chic’s Sheep Tea Cosy. Buy the kit here. The post Learn how to crochet a loop stitch appeared first on Woolly Chic Designs ..read more

It has been an exciting journey getting to this point; the launch of HeartSpun, a brand new British luxury eco yarn by Woolly Chic. Beginnings It all began a little over a year ago, with a conversation with my Mum about ethical yarns and non-itchy British wool. It set me off on a journey looking for the perfect yarn! For those of you that already know me, you will have heard how passionate I am about promoting British wool and I love to know where things have been made or grown.  I also believe that it is so important that the people producing the things we buy have been paid a fair wage ..read more

I am so excited to be launching a brand new British Eco Luxury yarn in a blend that is currently not available to knitters and crocheters. HeartSpun is a 4ply / fingering weight blend of 70% Bluefaced Leicester wool and 30% Tencel.  In order to help fund the production of this yarn I have just launched a Kickstarter campaign giving people the chance to pre-order and be one of the first to knit or crochet with this beautiful yarn. HeartSpun is a yarn spun out of a love for British wool and the environment! As many people know, I am passionate about supporting British farmers and ..read more