The Secret Crocheter

The Secret Crocheter Crochet Teacher & Designer 🧔 Crochet Workshops 🧶 Kits & Patterns 🧶 🌟 Gifts for Crocheters 🌟 I’ll be honest with you – I really am living the dream.

I’m well known around these parts for teaching lots of lovely folk how to crochet, running lots of fabulously creative crochet workshops and spending my days designing loads of new ways to feed your crochet addiction! If you’re looking for someone to teach you to crochet; whether you’ve never held a hook before or your gran tried to teach you 20 years ago and you’ve forgotten some of it, then look no further – I’m the woman for you. I’ve taught over 400 people to crochet in the last few years and have plenty of tricks up my sleeve for the bits you find tricky. I’m also an ex primary school teacher so I have the patience of a saint! Perhaps you’re a dab hand at the crochet already, maybe you’re looking to improve your skills, or just want some new friends to crochet with – book onto a crochet workshop or two and get creative with some like minded crafters. After a couple of hours with yours truly in the crochet cabin, stuffed full of tea/coffee and biscuits, you’ll be feeling super chilled out and relaxed, and will leave with a real sense of achievement (along with the pattern to make more, some new friends and a bag of goodies!)

For those of you who like to shop ā€˜til you drop, step outside of the crochet cabin and into the secret stash! This is where you’ll find all my easy to follow crochet patterns, simple and achievable crochet kits, and handmade accessories for crocheters. (EVERYTHING is also available to buy online!) A lot of my crochet patterns and kits are perfect for all you newbie crocheters out there as they all come with video stitch guides, and additional videos for new and trickier techniques. Sometimes it’s just easier to show you in a video rather than writing it down!

Crocheters, it looks like we’re bang on trend for once!Mini triangle scarves are having a bit of a moment, which is exce...
06/10/2026

Crocheters, it looks like we’re bang on trend for once!

Mini triangle scarves are having a bit of a moment, which is excellent news for me because I don’t need to design something new to keep up…I’ve already got one!

It’s exactly the sort of crochet project I love…quick enough that you’re not committing the next six months of your life to it, but you end up with something you can wear.

Even better, you can have the pattern for FREE 🧶

Comment SCARF below and I’ll send a link to the free pattern over (pattern is written in UK terms) 🧔

You don’t need complicated crochet stitches to make something you’ll be REALLY proud of. My Light-Up Tree Advent Calenda...
01/10/2026

You don’t need complicated crochet stitches to make something you’ll be REALLY proud of.

My Light-Up Tree Advent Calendar might look like a big project, but the crochet itself uses just two VERY simple stitches.

You’ll make 24 or 25 little pockets in festive red, silver and wintery white, then add them to the wooden light-up tree ready to fill with tiny treats, notes or surprises.

And yes, the light-up tree is included in the kit, along with your yarn, wooden advent numbers, pegs, twine and batteries!

You’ll also have my easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions with photos, plus videos to help with the stitches.

It’s suitable for someone who has crocheted before, so don’t be put off by how impressive the finished tree looks. Once it’s made, you’ll have a handmade Christmas countdown to bring out and enjoy year after year 🧔

Comment TREE for more info!

You don’t need complicated crochet stitches to make something you’ll be REALLY proud of. šŸŽ„šŸ§¶My Light-Up Tree Advent Calen...
01/10/2026

You don’t need complicated crochet stitches to make something you’ll be REALLY proud of. šŸŽ„šŸ§¶

My Light-Up Tree Advent Calendar might look like a big project, but the crochet itself uses just two VERY simple stitches.

You’ll make 24 or 25 little pockets in festive red, silver and wintery white, then add them to the wooden light-up tree ready to fill with tiny treats, notes or surprises. ✨

And yes, the light-up tree is included in the kit, along with your yarn, wooden advent numbers, pegs, twine and batteries!

You’ll also have my easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions with photos, plus videos to help with the stitches.

It’s suitable for someone who has crocheted before, so don’t be put off by how impressive the finished tree looks. Once it’s made, you’ll have a handmade Christmas countdown to bring out and enjoy year after year 🧔

Comment TREE for more info!

The social media experts are always telling us small crochet business owners to share a bit of the person behind the bus...
29/09/2026

The social media experts are always telling us small crochet business owners to share a bit of the person behind the business…so here’s something that has absolutely nothing to do with crochet! šŸ˜‚

Back in January I started working with Laura from lauracaddylifts and, nine months later, it’s
one of the best things I’ve ever done for myself.

At 45, I’ve learnt SO much about what my body actually needs. I’m strength training (and, surprisingly, really enjoying it!), walking more, eating food that fuels me properly and finally understanding why all of those things matter.

But Laura’s coaching has been about so much more than healthy eating and exercise. We check in every week, she keeps me accountable, answers my endless questions and works with whatever real life happens to throw at me.

And I can really feel the difference. I’ve got so much more energy, the afternoon naps are a thing of the past and I’m sleeping better than I have in years…often 8+ hours a night!

So, from one small business owner to another, I wanted to give Laura a proper shout-out. If you’re looking for someone to help you understand what your body needs, get stronger and make changes that actually fit around a normal life, I can wholeheartedly recommend her.

Thanks for being in my corner this year, Laura. You’re bloody brilliant. 🧔

All set up at The Melksham Makers’ Market! Here until 2pm 🧔
26/09/2026

All set up at The Melksham Makers’ Market! Here until 2pm 🧔

Crochet gifts do not have to be big to be brilliant 🧶If you are looking for a small but thoughtful gift for a crocheter,...
24/09/2026

Crochet gifts do not have to be big to be brilliant 🧶

If you are looking for a small but thoughtful gift for a crocheter, this little set is such a lovely option.

My Mini Crochet Gift Set includes a crochet mug and a crochet badge, all wrapped in bright orange tissue and tied with ribbon, so it is ready to gift straight away. It is a fun little treat for birthdays, thank yous, or just because.

It is one of those gifts that feels cheerful, useful and personal without needing to spend a fortune.

Perfect if you know someone who is always crocheting, always thinking about crocheting, or would simply appreciate a bit of crochet joy with their tea ā˜•ļø

And, of course, if that someone is you, I am absolutely not judging šŸ˜„

āš ļø A little warning for the crocheters of Melksham…I’ll be back at The Melksham Makers' Market this Saturday with a stal...
22/09/2026

āš ļø A little warning for the crocheters of Melksham…

I’ll be back at The Melksham Makers' Market this Saturday with a stall full of things I probably shouldn’t be putting in front of people who already have enough crochet projects šŸ˜‚

There’ll be crochet kits, stitch markers, Pattern Pals, Hook Hints and lots of other Larry-made crochet bits and pieces to have a nose at.

It’s also our last outdoor Makers’ Market of the year before we head indoors for the Christmas market in November, so come along and say hello!

šŸ“ Melksham Market Place
šŸ—“ļø Saturday
ā° 9am–2pm

Photo credit: Melksham Now & Then

Buying a gift for a crocheter should be easy, shouldn’t it?!Until you realise they already have enough crochet hooks to ...
19/09/2026

Buying a gift for a crocheter should be easy, shouldn’t it?!

Until you realise they already have enough crochet hooks to open their own shop šŸ˜†

That’s where the matching extras come in. Useful, fun little bits that let them show off their love of crochet even when they’re not actually crocheting.

There are mugs, notebooks, coasters, badges and bags, so you can pick one little treat or put a few together to make your own crochet-themed gift.

And if you’re still thinking, ā€˜I genuinely have no idea what they already own’... there’s always a crochet gift voucher, which lets them choose exactly what they fancy 🧔

I've popped a link for these in the comments for you šŸ‘‡

Not every crochet project has to take weeks…this one certainly doesn’t. šŸ‚Quite a few of you have been surprised by just ...
17/09/2026

Not every crochet project has to take weeks…this one certainly doesn’t. šŸ‚

Quite a few of you have been surprised by just how quickly this Autumn Wreath Crochet Kit comes together.

You make a few little bits at a time and, before you know it, you’ve got everything ready to turn into a gorgeous autumn wreath.

Inside the kit you’ll find five lovely autumn shades of cotton yarn, twine, a 12 inch metal wreath frame, stuffing, a printed step-by-step pattern with videos, plus the wooden centrepiece engraved with 'Autumn Leaves & Pumpkins Please.'

So rather than one big project that feels like it’s going on forever, you can enjoy making each little part and watching the wreath come together as you go.

A lovely seasonal crochet project for your own home, or a handmade gift for someone else if you can bear to part with it. 🧔

I've popped the link for this in the comments for you šŸ‘‡

Address

Wiltshire

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when The Secret Crocheter posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The School

Send a message to The Secret Crocheter:

Shortcuts

Share