Mandala/pinwheel cardigan in silk yarn for mother half done thank goodness!! Making it up as I go along which is easier than following a graph full of mistakes and maybe then I will get to make something nice for me. So many wanna do's , so little time especially when I love gardening just as...

Virus Shawl Dog Jumper

I was asked by a lovely customer to make their dog a jumper. I had never made a jumper before, let alone a dog jumper. I was so proud when I made this! I used Cygnet Boho Spirit 6923 and I wrote the pattern up here.

Coffee, Cake and Crochet

Phew what a day - lovely but so busy. Seven zany crafters from Cardiff preceded by a kindly husband from Newport collecting extra yarn for his dearly beloved, plus two overnight sales has made quite a dent in my stock including some scrummy yarn I had set aside for me. At least I have some...

Wooohoo and I am selling in the States!!!

First sale came a year ago for a big guy in the states wanting a 54" Aran sweater - mammoth knit! Today a rosebud baby blanket and matching hat was purchased by a lovely lady in San Francisco. My friend and out worker did them and they are stunning!!

New Adventure Day…….

Today sees the Craft Cwtch branch out to deliver Woolywheels as I take my shop mobile for the first time. Off to meet a group of crafters at their request, who can't get out much after having had a stroke and want to see my yarns. Reminder to self - Caron cupcake off to Jayne...

At last my blog app on the phone is working and the rain has stopped so time to sort those chickens!!

50 Shades of Grey…..

Best describes the weather in Wales today so another dark grey section for my weather throw.  Must start the  boys Aran sweater today,  clean kitchen cupboards and chicken coop, finish wallpapering the minxes bedroom. Or maybe I will just knit and make cake my favourite things to do when it's absolutely pouring. The tribulations of...

So this is retirement…………………………………..

When I retired two years ago, I thought I would be putting my feet up a bit and taking life a little easier after 40 years in social care etc but old habits die hard and my love of crafting has taken over my life and I am busier than ever but through this I...

Hello from Harri

Hi, I am Angharad. Or Harri to my friends. I am fortunate enough to be one of the people who crochet items for Carol (pictured) in The Craft Cwtch. I helped set up the blog and I will be a regular poster for Carol. 99% of what I have made for Carol has been with...

Cakes, Cakes and More Cakes!

Everyone is after Cupcake yarn, here at The Craft Cwtch we have a fantastic selection. Caron Cakes (Acrylic) Ice Yarn Cakes (Both in an Acrylic and a Cotton) Woolpedia (Cotton) Kuani Cakes (100% Wool) Whether you are crocheting or knitting, these beautiful yarns are a pleasure to work with and the colourways are something to...

The Craft Cwtch Blog goes Live!

My friend Angharad, from Angharad's Crochet Creations, helped set up this blog, as a way of sharing my experiences of crafting through the years.