Isle of Neverwas
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Albie the Frog – Crochet Pattern
This crochet pattern guides you in creating Albie the Top Hat Frog, measuring about 17 cm tall. It utilizes Scheepjes Scrumptious DK yarn and includes instructions for legs, body, eyes, arms, hat, and brim. The project is easy, working in… Continue reading
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Designing Albie the Frog
Albie, a beloved resident of the Isle of Neverwas, is a retired explorer who runs a guesthouse in Slumber-on-Sea. He embodies a gentlemanly spirit, complete with a top hat. The creator reflects on designing Albie, compared to earlier character Floyd,… Continue reading
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Sprout the Owl Crochet Pattern
Sprout the Owl is a friendly amigurumi project designed for easy crocheting. The pattern allows for variations in yarn and hook size and includes specific yarn recommendations. Basic crocheting techniques, such as double crochet and the invisible decrease, are outlined.… Continue reading
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Bubble Bear Crochet Pattern
Bubble Bear is a crochet pattern for an 8cm tall bear designed for beginners. Made using the amigurumi method, the bear requires basic materials like yarn, a crochet hook, and safety eyes. The pattern includes step-by-step instructions for the body,… Continue reading
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Travelling Ava and the Easter Egg Hunt
Travelling Ava expresses her love for Easter, highlighting its cheerful arrival with blooming flowers and sweet treats. The narrative unfolds a whimsical adventure involving a magical pink bunny named Rosa, who enlists the author to help hide eggs for an… Continue reading
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Meet the Designer – Chapter Five
The author reflects on four transformative years as a head of year in a secondary school, emphasizing the importance of joy and hope over happiness. Through experiences with colleagues and students, they clarify their values and develop a vision for… Continue reading
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Rosa Bubble Bunny Crochet Pattern
This crochet pattern outlines instructions for creating a Rosa Bubble Bunny using Stylecraft Special DK yarn. It includes a list of materials, abbreviations, and step-by-step rounds for crafting the body, ears, arms, and legs. The pattern emphasizes easy techniques and… Continue reading
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Meet the Designer – Chapter Four
In Chapter 4, the narrator reflects on leaving teaching for a community project, realizing it was a mistake after two weeks. Amid COVID, they learned valuable skills while volunteering but felt overwhelmed. Choosing to take a break, they focused on… Continue reading
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Meet the Desinger – Chapter Three
In 2017, I reassessed my creative pursuits and discovered my storytelling superpower through a meeting with Ann English. Her advice to document my ideas helped me streamline my focus, leading to the successful launch of Travelling Ava’s website and my… Continue reading
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Meet the Designer – Chapter One
Sam Osmond shares her journey as a crochet designer and educator, reflecting on her path from aspiring archaeologist to becoming a business studies lecturer. After five years in teaching, overwhelming pressures and mental health challenges led her to reconsider her… Continue reading
Pixie & Bumble 