Crafting Calm

Ah! My secret Santa reveal 🎅❤️😍

Let me get soppy for a second...

I made this cardigan for one of my besties for Christmas x
She is the kinda ride or die that treats our children like her own 💕 x
She loves endlessly and will drag me, kicking and screaming out of a pit of self-pity with her wise words, a hug & maybe a margs or two!🍹x

I struck Secret Santa gold when, part way through making her cardigan, I drew her name for our Festive weekend away x
I just needed to finish it in time x It was a close call 🙈

Made using Aran yarn in forest green💚 x
Extra length added, and the biggest balloon sleeves know to man! 😍

It was a hit! 💚😍🎅🎄
Made with love x

❤️ I am blessed to have the kinda friends who are family x The Bubs! The aunties to our children, offering love, support, friendship, food (always food!) Endless laughter and did I mention a margs or two! X ❤️

# aran # friendship # Craftingforcalm # handmade # madewithlove

Hey strangers! 🧡
Just a post to say hi!
I'm overwhelmed!
Adulting sucks!
There is no time!
I'm exhausted!

However, still have a hook in my hand, keeping me sane x
This beauty makes me happy
fresh off the hook x 🌻
The HUGE ballon sleeves are giving me life! 🧡

Made using brett Aran yarn x It's soft, snuggly and all the things we need right now for this time of year x

Happy birthday to my baby cousin 💓
We love you all the stars and more # # #

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Snazzy new project incoming!😍

Dew drop shawl in Mustard Aran wool x 💛Made using aran wool x

I haven't made one of these in a while x

This little beauty was commissioned by my youngest daughter and made for her fabulous teacher😉

There is something so elegant in the simplicity and design of the Dew Drop shawl x I think I might need one ☺️

It passed the critical eye of daughter and happily gifted, high praise indeed x

(Gutted I didn't take proper photos 😢)

Hello! 👋

It's been a while hasn't it x
I've fully immersed myself into the world of the NHS along side my Crafting Calm journey x
I can tell you that I definitely still need this extra bit of calm x 🤣

I've been working on all sorts in the background, but needed to share this beauty with you!

Made for one of my best friends from all our girl group x 💜
What an honour to be trusted to make a very special gift for a very special birthday x 🎂

How did this cardigan come to be you ask? 😉
I was sent a picture of a tile! That's right, a tile! x 'Please can my cardigan be made using the colours in this tile?!' 🤣

I just love the big ballon sleeves and the retro feel to the cardigan 🤎🧡💛💚

And who isn't loving the retro vibe right now?!

Made using Aran yarn, it's soft, oversized and perfect for all weather's x

Love making something with someone specific in mind it makes my heart happy 😊

Apologies for the time it took 🙈
Love you friend # # #

New beginnings!
I have news...

Hello! 😊

How has January come and gone?!

It's been a month of new beginnings for me at Crafting Calm as I have started a new job as a HCSW for the NHS x 💙
Who knows where this may lead 🥰

It's been an intense month of training and working and trying to find our new normal x But I've loved every second...so far x

My quiet time is still filled with my wool and hooks and Crafting Calm will continue to be 🥰

I couldn't and wouldn't be without you fabulous lot and our shared love of all things crocheted x🥰💕

What a busy few weeks!

Merry Christmas and a Happy New year Crafting Calmers x 🎄❤️🎅
Sorry for the radio silence the past few weeks x Last orders collected on Christmas eve and so the festive merriment began x

Thank you as always for your amazing support on my Crafting Calm journey x ❤️

I hope all Crafting calm goodies that were gifted have been well received, Thank you so much for all the messages and pictures x😊

It makes my heart happy to see you enjoy my crafts as much as I enjoy making them x 💕

A BIG friendly 'Hi, and welcome!' to those of you who have found my little squares in the last few days too x

I hope your Christmas has been kind, however it has been spent x

Here's to 2023 and whatever it shall bring x 💕🥳

Good afternoon 😊

Slightly behind with orders as I've run out of supplies and currently stuck in with a poorly little one x

However... Brand New 2023 Crafting Calm Rivet taggies have just arrived!

New natural colour with a warm gold rivet 🐘 😍

I love them x
What do you think? X

WOW! Thank you so much for your amazing response to my Chocolate Orange covers and Little piglets in blankets! 😯🤭😍

Just for now while I catch up with orders, I won't be taking anymore orders 🙃

As soon as I have caught up, I'll let you know x

Off I go to get to create 32 Puddings, 7 Robins, 2 Santa hats and 19 Pigs in Blankets!

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Headbands, hats and fingerless gloves!

Today ran away with me if I'm honest, I'm gutted I didn't get to take photos of these beauties in the daylight x

No matter how I have tried tonight, the pics don't do them justice!

So, I have a plan! I've roped in my gorgeous girls to take some snaps tomorrow x
Will you stay with me for... 🤔 'More colour Saturday?' 🤭

In the meantime, if you have ordered before and see a colour or style that you like, drop me a message x

Thank you as always for your fabulous support!

PIGS IN BLANKETS!
PIGS IN BLANKETS!
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Not the tastiest but most certainly the cutest!

Another little cutey perfect for a secret santa or stocking filler!

Made using aran yarn and filled with 100% Pure Romney Vale British wool x
I've left a little loop incase you would like to hang her on your tree too x

Each little piggy comes gift wrapped in a stamped Crafting Calm bag ready for gifting (even to yourself!) 🎁

£8 each x