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Hi I’m Natalie and welcome to my crochet page! Pop me a message for any custom makes! 💗

I started crocheting 7 years ago and now run this small business making handmade gifts for friends, family and customers.

28/10/2026

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Happy Wednesday! ☺️

This WIP is slowly working up between other projects, I’ve also got something else new on my hook that I can’t wait to show you all! I just need to get some good lighting to grab some photographs to show you all! 😍

What are you all working on this Wednesday? ☺️

Pattern: Faaryn | Crochet Pattern Designer Penelope Baby Blanket
Yarn: Papatya Yarns Love DK in a light blue shade.
Hook: Laurette Crafts UK 4mm custom hook.

27/10/2026

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Throwback to this textured beauty I finished up last week as a duo make with Chloe Chloe I just adore the ridged effect on this blanket but my favourite part is definitely the border! 😍

Pattern: 6 Day Ridgy Didge Blanket by 6-Day Star Blanket Crochet Border following pattern for 3 rounds, then going a little rogue! 🤭
Yarn: Yarnsmiths Create DK in shades Oatmeal, Vanilla Fudge and Latte from Wool Warehouse
Hook: 4mm custom hook by Laurette Crafts UK

26/10/2026

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Happy Monday! ☀️

I’m hoping a throwback post to this gorgeous sunshine blanket might help bring some brightness and calm to the weather after a weekend of wind and rain! 😅

I’ve got lots of WIP’s on the go at the moment, hoping to get one finished this week if I find the time. The problem now is trying to photograph my makes after work with this lighting, bring back the longer summer days please! 😂

Pattern: Debbie | Cornwall Crochet Hazy Sunshine Blanket.
Yarn: Yarnsmiths Create DK in shades; White, Hydrangea Blue, Sunshine Yellow and Canary Yellow from Wool Warehouse
Hook: Laurette Crafts UK 4mm custom hook.

25/10/2026

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I hope you’ve all taken use of that extra hour we’ve had this morning. I for one slept a little extra and I’m not complaining, I clearly needed the rest! ☺️

Throwback to this gorgeous filet crochet blanket I finished last week, I haven’t got much to share at the moment until I make some progress on my latest WIP’s! 😅

Pattern: Sweetheart Blanket by Kerry Jayne Designs
Yarn: Stylecraft DK in shade Powder Pink.
Hook: Karen 4.5mm octopus hook.

24/10/2026

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Happy Saturday! ☺️

I hope you have a lovely weekend whatever you have planned, hopefully this storm will quickly pass. We’ve only really had high winds here, not much rain as of yet! 😅

Update on my Granny Mandala Blanket pattern test for Mel, it’s slowly growing. This is the latest picture I have, but I’ve added a couple more rounds since then. It’s such a relaxing make, I forgot how much I enjoy granny stitch! 😅

Pattern: Granny Mandala Blanket by Melu Crochet | Melanie Poulter | Pattern Designer currently in testing.
Yarn: Stylecraft DK in shades; Silver, Hint of Silver, White, Nigella and Periwinkle.
Hook: 4.5mm Octopus hook by Karen

23/10/2026

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Happy Friday, I’m so glad the weekend is nearly here, this week’s been a long one! 😅

I’ve managed to get this beauty complete for a Friday finished make post! I just adore this blanket design and have loved working it up alongside Chloe Chloe. Duo makes are definitely the way forward, can’t wait to see what is next on our list? 😍

Pattern: 6 Day Ridgy Didge Blanket by 6-Day Star Blanket Crochet Border following pattern for 3 rounds, then going a little rogue! 🤭
Yarn: Yarnsmiths Create DK in shades Oatmeal, Vanilla Fudge and Latte from Wool Warehouse
Hook: 4mm custom hook by Laurette Crafts UK

22/10/2026

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I’ve teamed up with lovely Sarah from sarah briggs to bring you my most popular blanket design the Magical Mystical Mouse Blanket in a yarn pack! Oh my how exciting, I’m over the moon with this wonderful collaboration! 😍

It’s now available with the Stylecraft Special DK yarn required to make this gorgeous filet baby blanket. As the pattern is rather versatile using a singular colour, Sarah has put a big range of different colour options on the website, I’m sure there is something to suit everyone’s taste! ☺️

Each pack includes all the yarn required to make a baby blanket plus the pattern with written and graph instructions. All for only…£15.40 !

Plus you can get 5% off by using the code MANORFARM at checkout!

Also might I add FREE DELIVERY for order over £30… so why not top up your stash too while grabbing a yarn pack? I know I can’t help myself when I see free delivery!

The website link for the yarn pack is in my bio.

Manor Farm Wools is a small family run business, providing a fabulous service. They offer a great range of yarn at competitive prices, Sarah is so enthusiastic and helpful, nothing is too much for her! I’m so delighted she reached out so we could team up on this project! 😍

Stylecraft

21/10/2026

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Happy Wednesday! ☺️

I’ve been working away on another blanket make in the background, though this lighting in this picture isn’t picking up the shade of the blanket great. It’s a gorgeous baby blue shade, I really enjoy how relaxing it is working up filet crochet blanket designs! 🩵

Pattern: Faaryn | Crochet Pattern Designer Penelope Baby Blanket
Yarn: Papatya Yarns Love DK in a light blue shade.
Hook: Laurette Crafts UK 4mm custom hook.

20/10/2026

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Happy Tuesday! ☺️

Throwback post this morning to this gorgeous textured pattern teat I made a couple of years back in beautiful rainbow pastel colours. Each section is a different stitch, I loved the lemon peel section. 😍

Pattern: Granny Cresswell Blanket by One Hook & A Thread Of Fate
Yarn: Stylecraft DK in shades; Apricot, Blush, Wisteria, Bluebell, Sherbet, Spring Green, Lemon, Saffron, Shrimp and Cream.
Hook: 4mm custom hook by Tech Editor + Hook Maker

19/10/2026

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Happy Monday! ☺️

Lots of crochet happened over the weekend, trying my best to get down projects. The main body of the blanket is now complete for mine and Chloe’s Chloe duo make! The goal for this week is to get this beauty complete, we can do it Chloe! 🤞🏻

Pattern: 6 Day Ridgy Didge Blanket by 6-Day Star Blanket Crochet
Yarn: Yarnsmiths Create DK in shades Oatmeal, Vanilla Fudge and Latte from Wool Warehouse
Hook: 4mm custom hook by Laurette Crafts UK

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Wombwell

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https://craftycactusnat.etsy.com/, https://manorfarmwools.co.uk/product-category/crochet-kits/craftycactusnat/

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