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Welcome to RibhusLugh, a crochet blog here for you to explore. Crochet is such and important part of my life, and I love having the opportunity to share my passions and thoughts with you all. Read on, and enjoy.
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The Latest in Salary Cat Wear
I like to make cute things for my cats. Before I asked my ginger cat Simba to retire he wore the latest in Salary cat fashion. A tie to...
Charlie
Aug 10, 20202 min read
Crochet... Can it be Therapy?
Once again the lockdown has made me think about how important crochet is to me. As I have mentioned in a previous post I hurt my wrist...
Charlie
Aug 3, 20201 min read
Free Patterns......
Today is a short chat to let you know I have updated the website with a free patterns page. You can find it on the upper right hand side...
Charlie
Jul 27, 20201 min read
Green Credentials Hat
Beanies are a staple head covering in so many different places in the world and it seems that many people have made patterns for beanies...
Charlie
Jul 20, 20203 min read
Crochet Feels
During the level 4 lock-down for the Covid-19 pandemic, I managed to hurt my right wrist again (I am right handed). I broke it in about...
Charlie
Jul 13, 20201 min read
My Inspirations
As I was typing up the inspiration crochet chat, I realised that perhaps some people may be interested in my inspiration answers, so I...
Charlie
Jul 6, 20201 min read
A Variation on V
This is another pattern that I made a while ago These are a variation on the V wrist warmers. It is shorter in length, as not everyone...
Charlie
Jun 29, 20202 min read
Is it Tapestry?
My next technique is tapestry crochet. This technique is similar to fair isle. There are a few subtle differences which allow it to be...
Charlie
Jun 22, 20202 min read
Inspiration Station
Inspiration when it comes to any craft can take many forms. Crocheting is no exception. For me inspiration comes from various sources...
Charlie
Jun 15, 20202 min read
Coasting Along
Small projects like coasters can be very rewarding. They are worked up quickly and look great. Whilst they are small projects there is...
Charlie
Jun 9, 20201 min read
Cats Reporting
There is a web comic called Breaking Cat News, it would be fair to say that I am deeply involved in the lives of the cats it portrays, or...
Charlie
Jun 8, 20202 min read
Project Update
Just a short project update. The science crochet book Boom! Science is progressing nicely. All the projects have been crocheted,...
Charlie
Jun 1, 20201 min read
Dyeing to Colour You
Have you ever tried dyeing your projects. This is not something that I do often as I tend to dye my wool before I spin it. I do this...
Charlie
May 25, 20203 min read
V Wrist Warmers to Also Keep You Cosy
This is another pattern that I made a while ago V wrist warmers are an adaptation of the lacy wrist warmers. It gives a different and...
Charlie
May 18, 20202 min read
Were You Wondering....
Just a short chat today, a brief explanation really. Some of you may have been wondering why I provide links to techniques rather than do...
Charlie
May 11, 20201 min read
Grand Tour Cycling is Not Here........
I am a huge fan of cycling and in particular the the three grand tours: Giro d'Italia, Tour de France, and Vuelta Espana. It is winter...
Charlie
May 9, 20202 min read
Protect That Baby with Baby Armour
Knowing that I have said I don't often make baby things, I seem to have quite a few baby patterns. One of the reasons for that is I...
Charlie
Apr 27, 20203 min read
Vintage Me Good
Collecting patterns seems to be a by-product of crocheting, it is for me. One of the types of patterns that I like to collect is vintage...
Charlie
Apr 20, 20201 min read
Nothing as Fair as Your Isle
My next technique is fair isle. This is usually associated with knitting and makes beautiful patterns. the good news is you can also...
Charlie
Apr 13, 20202 min read
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