Travelling Ava

  • 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

    Albie the Frog – Crochet Pattern
  • 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

    Designing Albie the Frog
  • 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

    Sprout the Owl Crochet Pattern
  • 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

    Bubble Bear Crochet Pattern
  • 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

    Travelling Ava and the Easter Egg Hunt
  • 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

    Rosa Bubble Bunny Crochet Pattern
  • 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

    Meet the Desinger – Chapter Three
  • Meet the Designer – Chapter Two

    The author reflects on how a pair of clock-faced buttons inspired a transformative journey. Starting with the handmade jewelry business Ava Kitsch, they navigated various opportunities and challenges, experiencing personal growth and embracing creativity. Throughout, they learned to manage their… Continue reading

    Meet the Designer – Chapter Two
  • 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

    Meet the Designer – Chapter One
  • Yule Day 12: New Beginnings

    On the Isle of Neverwas, the celebration of Yule concludes with joyous gatherings as islanders welcome the New Year at Bubble Beach. They enjoy a festive breakfast after a night of dancing, sharing wishes for the future on sugar paper… Continue reading

    Yule Day 12: New Beginnings