Welcome! I’m So Glad You’re Here

Hello, I’m Tanya, French Bulldog mum, yarn enthusiast and lover of crochet. To understand my passion for crochet, you have to know a little bit about how I got here.

Originally, I came to the UK for what was supposed to be a simple three-month holiday—and somehow, that turned into 20 years! Almost all of that time has been spent in the beautiful surroundings of Cumbria, which has well and truly become home. It’s here that I get to enjoy the two biggest passions in my life: crochet, and my beloved French Bulldog.

My creative journey actually started with knitting. I loved the idea of crafting with yarn, but truth be told, managing two needles always felt a bit clumsy and overwhelming. I had always wanted to learn crochet, but kept putting it off—until a particularly turbulent season of life hit.

During that time, everything around me felt fast, noisy, and completely out of my control. My mind was constantly racing, and I desperately needed something to ground me—a way to slow down, settle my thoughts, and quiet the inner chaos. I realized I needed to make “Me Time” a real priority in my life, not just an afterthought.

That was the moment I finally put down the knitting needles and picked up a crochet hook.

It was an instant match. Swapping two needles for a single hook felt infinitely more natural and comfortable in my hands. My very first project was a chunky, oversized cardigan, followed quickly by—of course—a crochet French bulldog toy. The cardigan had its fair share of dropped stitches, and the Frenchie ended up sitting at a bit of an angle, but after those two, I was completely hooked (no pun intended!).

Since then, I’ve fallen in love with the challenge of trying new stitches and exploring all the different items you can create through both traditional crochet and amigurumi. Stitch by stitch, yarn transforms into something tangible and beautiful, giving my mind a peaceful place to rest.

Crochet became my sanctuary, teaching me that taking time to pause, breathe, and nourish your own well-being isn’t a luxury—it’s essential.

My organisation is a celebration of that lesson and the peace I found along the way. Whether you are here searching for a small workshop opportunity, one to one crochet lessons, or you’re an organisation looking to provide some creative calm to your employees, I hope this space reminds you to slow down and carve out a little intentional time for yourself, too.

Thanks Tanya!