Hi everyone From time to time I have to go back into one of my crochet patterns and make some changes. It could be to update the Yarn List if shades have been discontinued. It could be because someone has identified a mistake in the pattern - yes, even I am not perfect, lol -… Continue reading PATTERN AMENDMENTS and UPDATES
Author: Marion Mitchell
I’ve been involved in textile design and embroidery for many years, and in recent years I have become passionate about crochet too. I was originally an art teacher and embroidery tutor, then created a small business publishing greeting cards. It became a successful family partnership and we are finally handing the reins over to our daughter and stepping back a little. Now is the time for me to enjoy exploring and learning — and sharing — all that this wonderful world of textiles can offer.
The Granny Does Christmas Blanket
Hi again, it’s that time of year. 🍁 The first signs of Autumn have appeared here in Scotland, and the nip in the air is a welcome herald of the new season - at least for me. I am tired of hot sticky weather, especially as a crochet designer who has spent every summer for… Continue reading The Granny Does Christmas Blanket
The Summer Season Blanket
Hello and welcome to my new Blanket Pattern, just in time for the summer season! You may recognise parts of the pattern as being the Winter Season Blanket, my Christmas pattern from five years ago. And indeed this new pattern is the sister of the original! I always wanted to make this blanket again, in… Continue reading The Summer Season Blanket
Sweet Shop Pattern Amendment
Hello everyone, well this pattern will just not let me off the hook! After all the hiccups in the pattern writing and video filming process, I thought it was finally published and I could move on. Nope. One of my customers has just contacted me to tell me that one of the charts which shows… Continue reading Sweet Shop Pattern Amendment
The Sweet Shop Blanket Pattern
The Pattern Phew! And I say that with feeling. I’ve done it. Despite Fate chucking a lot of stuff in my path to try to stop it or slow it down. The Sweet Shop Blanket Pattern is finished. Woohoo! The Sweet Shop Blanket My last post on here was in mid December, and at that… Continue reading The Sweet Shop Blanket Pattern
The Sweet Shop Blanket and Theo’s Baby Blanket
Update - February 2025 I've finished the blanket now but illness has slowed down the pattern writing I'm afraid. However, I can now say that I managed to keep within the amounts I've given you, apart from the Pale Silver in the Sweet Shop blanket and Latte in the Blue/Brown version of the Sweet Shop… Continue reading The Sweet Shop Blanket and Theo’s Baby Blanket
John and Adrienne’s Engagement Blanket
Hello, it’s been a while! Lately I’ve been spending my time ‘vlogging’ instead of ‘blogging’ over on my You Tube channel but it’s good to be back here, writing for you instead of talking to you for a bit. Before I start, a quick heads up that it's worth reading to the end. There is… Continue reading John and Adrienne’s Engagement Blanket
The Sugar Plum Blanket
Hello again from my cottage studio on the east coast of Scotland, and with summer in the northern hemisphere feeling like it’s already giving way to autumn…. Here she is - Miss Sugar Plum has arrived! My new blanket pattern for Christmas 2024 in shades of purple plum and pink, with a sprinkling of sparkle… Continue reading The Sugar Plum Blanket
Comparing Yarn Colours
Hello again. This post has been languishing for a while as an unfinished draft post, until today. A question was posed by a member of my Woolthreadpaint Facebook Group asking if there was such a thing as a chart comparing the yarn colours across three of the most popular yarn brands. (Well actually she only… Continue reading Comparing Yarn Colours
It’s the May Newsletter – a bit late!
Hello again, are you enjoying the summer weather? I can’t believe we’re about half way through the year already! I seemed to skip the past couple of weeks due to a lot of things happening recently, but better late than never now, so let’s get down to business. Here we go with the Woolthreadpaint roundup… Continue reading It’s the May Newsletter – a bit late!