Author: theloopystitches (Emily Penn)

The Reveal….
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by on November 30, 2020March 19, 2023

The Reveal….

Happy Monday! I know you have all been patiently waiting for the exciting news of what this project is. Well… I’m beyond thrilled to announce that this design is turning into a blanket and will be Stylecraft Yarns January MAL!! Wooo hooo! I cannot wait for January! Plus that means we can all say goodbye...

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by on November 24, 2020March 19, 2023

Win this pattern!

Help me name my latest pattern. Click on the link below (I’ve shared it from Instagram, so I’m a little unsure how it looks and really hope it works), find my latest post of the flowers and follow the rules. Okay, no rules but read it to see what you need to do 🤣. Follow...

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I wish I were an octopus
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by on November 23, 2020March 19, 2023

I wish I were an octopus

Four years ago I wrote a poem. A poem about being a crocheter… and how handy it would be to have more limbs… I thought I should share it here too. I hope you enjoy it. I wish I were an octopus. I wish I were an octopuswith 2 feet and 6 arms..Everything on my...

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I’m sort of back…
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by on November 1, 2020March 19, 2023

I’m sort of back…

So it’s been 6 weeks since I began my break. And if I’m being honest, which you know I am…I have really found myself again, or at least started to. I have had a few little health issues, which the majority have been resovled and tomorrow I hope I will get the all clear tomorrow...

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It’s time to take a break
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by on September 18, 2020March 19, 2023

It’s time to take a break

It’s time for me to take a break. I think my body is telling me I’m doing too much and it’s starting to take a toll on my health. I’m a ‘yes’ person, a people-pleaser, and I’ll always put you first. That’s not working out so well for me at the moment, so it’s time...

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Crochet Tournament 2020
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by on August 19, 2020March 19, 2023

Crochet Tournament 2020

The very first Crochet Tournament in Australia came to an end on Monday night. I probably should have spoken about it prior to this, but you know, life gets in the way, throw in everything else that’s going on in 2020 and well….that’s why I’m writing about it now lol. Earlier in the year, I...

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One Skein of Love – Book Review
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by on May 31, 2020March 19, 2023

One Skein of Love – Book Review

‘Yes, of course, I’d love to!’. Those were the words in my reply to Ana from Oneskeinoflove Crochet when she asked if I would like to be a part of her blog tour. ‘Cosy Crochet Blankets to Snuggle Under’ is a must-have book for your crochet book collection. There is something for everyone inside the gorgeous cover....

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It’s okay to take a break
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by on April 5, 2020March 19, 2023

It’s okay to take a break

When you see me posting on Instagram or Facebook, the first thing that probably comes to your head is obviously ‘crochet’! Well yes, that’s so true because I use ‘The Loopy Stitch’ as my platform/account to reach you. But did you know I also like to do other things? Seriously! haha crochet is such a...

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Floral Dreams All Squared Up
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by on March 26, 2020March 19, 2023

Floral Dreams All Squared Up

As promised, here is the FREE pattern for squaring up your Floral Dreams motifs! But first, I hope everyone is staying safe and healthy and still managing to move about and look after your mental health too! I’m super excited about this version as it creates an whole new look for the blanket and also...

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Mindless Crochet: How to crochet a scarf
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by on March 8, 2020March 19, 2023

Mindless Crochet: How to crochet a scarf

I was needing another mindless project on my hook that I could pick up in between designs. So I came up with this little 4-round repeat, which I’m making into a scarf. It’s nice and repetitive but requires a little thinking to get started lol. I hope you can join in and make your own....

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