Orange and green round floral cushion

A small piece from a bigger idea

Today I want to share one of my recent projects—a cute, flora-inspired cushion I made last week.

Originally, I had a grand plan. A whole collection of cushions inspired by nature: flowers, seasons, colours… the full poetic vision.

Then reality stepped in and reminded me that I do not, in fact, live in a castle with infinite storage.

So the collection has been… paused. I have two more cushions to finish, and the rest will have to wait for better (and more spacious) times.

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The pattern (simple and very flexible)

This cushion is based on a very simple hexagon motif. It’s easy to follow, easy to count, and very adaptable.

You can use the same idea to make:

• cushions
• bags
• blankets
• rugs

Basically, anything that benefits from a repeating pattern and a bit of patience.

The one I made is about 30 cm in diameter, but the size is completely up to you. You can adjust the number of rows, use a different base, or scale it however you like.

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Materials and making

For this kind of project, almost any yarn will work, which makes it perfect for using up leftovers (always a bonus).

You can either sew your own cushion base or buy one in your preferred shape and size.

In my case, I had some help—my mum sewed 10 round cushion inserts for me, and we filled them with silicone fluff. So now I have a small stock of ready bases, just waiting for new cover ideas in the coming months.

A simple pattern, a bit of colour, and suddenly you have something soft, decorative, and very satisfying.

Now I just need more space… or significantly less ambition 🌿

Introduction

Hello there, fellow makers (and curious wanderers) 🧶

I’m in my 30s, which apparently is the perfect age to either have everything figured out… or to completely reinvent your life. I chose the second option.

A couple of years ago, I walked away from a full-time job and started building my own small business. These days I work part-time as a copywriter, mostly from home, which feels like winning a quiet little lottery—especially since I live in the countryside, where the loudest office distraction is usually a bird with strong opinions.

Now, here’s where things get interesting.

A few months ago, my mum fell head over heels into crocheting. Not the casual “I’ll try it once” kind of interest. No. Full obsession. And the annoying part? She got really good at it, really fast.

Meanwhile, I had a long history with crochet… if you count multiple failed attempts, confusion over patterns, and a deep mistrust of charts that look like secret codes. I wanted to learn, I really did—but it never quite clicked.

Until it did.

Somewhere between mild jealousy (okay, strong jealousy) and having way too many ideas for things I wanted to make, I discovered YouTube tutorials. Turns out, seeing someone actually do the stitches makes a world of difference. Who knew?

It still took me a while to get the basics down, and I started small—very small—using leftover yarn scraps that my mum generously (and somewhat skeptically) shared with me. She didn’t have much faith in my consistency, and honestly… fair. I do have a reputation for intense but short-lived enthusiasm.

But here we are.

It’s been about five months, and I’m still crocheting. Still learning. Still slightly surprised by it.

I’ve also developed a minor habit of collecting yarn—mostly from second-hand shops. Back in Poland, you can still find incredible quality yarn for just a few coins, which feels like uncovering tiny treasure chests every time.

This blog is my little corner to document that journey—crochet, crafts, experiments, small wins, and probably a few creative disasters along the way. If you’re here for any of that, you’re very welcome to stay.

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My first project: a scrappy little rug 💗

Today I want to share one of my very first finished pieces—a small round rug made entirely from leftover yarn.

I didn’t want it to look completely random, so I stuck to shades of pink and purple. The result is a slightly chaotic mix of shiny, fluffy, and regular yarns… which somehow works together better than expected.

It was fun, imperfect, and exactly the kind of project that made me realize: okay, I might actually stick with this.

You can see the yarns I used and the finished rug in the photos below.

yarns.