Author Archives: Beth

About Beth

I'm a Canadian crochet-obsessed mum living in the UK who used to make a living teaching English to teenagers. Current distractions: babies, baking and baby sign language!

Christmas Crochet Roundup

Posted on January 4, 2011 by Beth

I achieved a milestone this afternoon – I posted the last of my Christmas presents!! Yes, I know I’m late… I started my Christmas gift making late as I was trying to gear up for the craft show I did … Continue reading →

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11 in 11 Button

Posted on January 3, 2011 by Beth

If you haven’t got yours from fantasticmio yet, here’s the 11 in 11 button for your blog! Remember: save this picture to your computer and upload it to your own website or picture hosting site before adding it to your … Continue reading →

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A challenge for 2011

Posted on January 1, 2011 by Beth

Since completing the Ravelry 10 shawls in 2010 challenge, I’ve been looking for something to challenge myself in 2011. Nothing on Rav seemed to catch my fancy, until Becky at fantasticmio.com came up with the idea of 11 Blankets in … Continue reading →

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Something for the Weekend! – New Pattern

Posted on December 10, 2010 by Beth

Here’s a lovely textured cowl for you to make this weekend – makes a great last-minute gift! The Wiffley-Waffley Cowl uses foundation double crochet, front post double crochet and double crochet to make a waffle-weave style pattern. It’s lovely and … Continue reading →

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New pattern! Simplify Ribbed Cowl

Posted on November 12, 2010 by Beth

Just in time to whip up some quick Christmas gifts comes a new free pattern from DisplacedMoose! The Simplify Ribbed Cowl: Working up quickly with a 6mm hook and bulky yarn, it’s a great stash-buster as it uses about a … Continue reading →

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Christmas is coming, the goose and all that…

Posted on October 4, 2010 by Beth

And in preparation, DisplacedMoose! is taking part in our first craft fair! I’m so excited! Details: 27 November 2010, 11:00 – 17:00 Above RISC and the Global Cafe in Reading, 35-39 London St, Reading Coffee and cakes will be for sale, there … Continue reading →

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Our first original pattern! For Free!

Posted on September 2, 2010 by Beth

The first original pattern from DisplacedMoose! is now available! It’s a lovely little tiara for the princess in your life. Quick to work up with DK yarn and a hairband, it’s sure to delight! Download the PDF here: Princess Lucy’s Tiara

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The Moose! is on the loose!

Posted on August 15, 2010 by Beth

Which means I have to go catch him…  In the meantime, we’re working on our web presence – so check back soon! Oh – before you go – please check out the shop! Some lurrrvely stuff available! –>>

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