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Maeflower Creations£16.50
Welcome to Maeflower Creations!
My winter collection has officially arrived in the shop! Whether you are looking for a heavyweight, one-of-a-kind thermal wrap to brave the cold or searching for a unique heirloom-quality Christmas piece like my handmade gonk sacks and penguin stockings, every item is hand-stitched with love right here in Louth, Lincolnshire.
Thank you so much for supporting independent British craft and slow fashion. Grab a cosy drink, take a look around, and let us make something beautiful!
Prefer to make your own? Keep an eye out or search for my original crochet patterns over on Ravelry!
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Welcome to my little corner of the world, where chaos meets calm. In a life that never seems to slow down, I found my voice in the quiet, rhythmic pull of a crochet hook. I am obsessed with the tension between a mindful heart and a rebellious spirit. I do not just make stuff—I create handcrafted relics. Every piece is designed to have soul, built to last, and infused with the intention of slow fashion.
Handmade in Louth, Lincolnshire
I personally crochet every item you see here right from my studio in Lincolnshire. If you are local, you can also select porch pickup at checkout to grab your order directly from me! I am a firm believer that the energy you put into a piece matters. Each stitch is a small moment of mindfulness, transforming high-quality yarn into something you will cherish for years to come.
The "Why" Behind the Cotton
You will notice I offer super-soft, double-thick cotton cloths. There is a deeply personal reason for that: I created them to help manage my own psoriasis. When my skin flares up, standard flannels feel like sandpaper. I needed something zero-drag and totally safe—which is why I use exclusively Oeko-Tex certified yarns. Now, I make them for anyone whose skin deserves a little extra kindness.
For the Rebels & the Daydreamers
The Rebel Soul: Midnight black, intricate crochet skulls, heavy industrial chains, and reworked denim. This is for the souls who find beauty in the gritty and the macabre.
The Whimsical Heart: For those sun-drenched days, I create breezy, open-mesh wraps and snatched bustier in soft, dreamy sorbet shades.
Learn to Create: Patterns & Secrets
I have finally opened my design notebook so you can join the slow-fashion revolution! Please note that all my digital patterns are also available to find on Ravelry.
The Picot Picnic Top: My go-to design with minimal seams for a stress-free, mindful project.
The Parisian Picot Wrap: Available as a pattern for that effortless, chic halter look.
The Aura Lattice Bustier: Available online as a pattern.
The Ember & Ivy Bralette: Available online as a pattern.
The Aurora Shawl Pattern: Coming soon.
The Imperial Ridge Blanket Pattern: Coming soon.
The Nordic Queen Collection: New to the shop as patterns, featuring Mummy and Me poncho designs.
See it in action: Check out @geniefrog on Facebook and TikTok to see my patterns being brought to life by fellow makers.
A Note on My Process
I will be honest: I am much better with a crochet hook than I am with a camera! I pour every ounce of my heart into my stitches, and while I occasionally use a bit of digital magic to showcase how a garment drapes, please know that everything you purchase is 100 percent handmade by me, one loop at a time.
Only the Good Stuff
Whether it is a soft pastel or a deep charcoal, I only use high-end, high-quality materials like Drops Muskat, Safran, Paris, and sturdy Aran yarns. If it isn't good enough for my own skin, it isn't good enough for yours.
Big News!
Keep an eye on the shop—the winter collection has officially started arriving! Thank you all for supporting my dream and choosing independent craft.
Thanks for supporting my journey. Let us make something beautiful!
Reviewed by AlexandraCCrochet
Wonderful thank you. So pretty and feminine.
Reviewed by Angie
A really beautiful poncho, Great colours and I love the cowl neck .
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