š¼ About Me
Hello, Iām Daisy ā the heart, hands, and imagination behind by: Meadow.Daisies.
Ever since my mum first taught me the granny stitch when I was five, yarn has been my language of comfort and creativity. What began as small scraps of colour has grown into a lifelong love of designing crochet patterns that bring warmth, beauty, and a touch of nostalgia into everyday life.
Each piece I design carries a story ā woven with softness, colour, and heart. My patterns are created for real people and real momentsā¦ for the tea drinkers, the dreamers, and the quiet souls who find peace in handmade stitches.
Iām endlessly inspired by nature ā ferns after rain, daisies in bloom, soft mossy greens, and the gentle hues of a meadow at dawn. My hope is that when you visit here, youāll feel calm, encouraged, and maybe a little inspired to create something of your own.
Thank you for being here and sharing in this journey of creativity, healing, and hope ā one stitch at a time. šæ
With love,
Daisy
Itās finally here ā the Woven Meadow Cardigan!
What began as a simple idea to re-imagine my Spring is Here design has become something deeply personal ā a project that carried me through some of the hardest, heaviest months of my life.
The basket-weave stitch has always fascinated me. Each little woven tile feels symbolic ā life intertwining through seasons of light and shadow, strength and softness. This pattern became that for meā¦ a reminder that beauty can still form in tangled moments, one stitch at a time.
There were times I almost gave up ā my focus scattered, anxiety high, life spinning faster than I could keep up. But somehow, sitting down with yarn and hook grounded me again. Writing it row by row helped me breathe. It reminded me that even in the chaos, I could still create something peaceful.
Woven Meadow is worked in DK / 8ply yarn, with a regular fit thatās flattering yet cozy. I added tapered sleeves for a neater silhouette, detailed ribbing for structure, and wrote everything clearly ā no confusing repeats, just step-by-step comfort for makers of every level.
This pattern isnāt just another design ā itās a chapter of healing. Itās about finding peace in the process, even when life feels too loud.
If youāve ever picked up your hook to quiet your mind or steady your heart, youāll understand the meaning woven into this one. š
Thank you to everyone whoās encouraged me along the way, and to those who patiently waited while I rebuilt, rebranded, and found my footing again. Your kindness truly kept me going.
You can now find Woven Meadow ā Basket Weave Cardigan on my Lovecrafts, Etsy, and other platforms.
I hope it brings you as much calm and joy to make as it brought me while creating it.
āSometimes the most beautiful patterns emerge from threads that once felt too tangled to save.ā šæ
āSPRING IS HEREā Cardigan published way back in 2023ā¦ this is the pattern i used to create the WOVEN MEADOWSā¦. Which earlier than that – was adapted from my āCORRIE MAEā cardiganā¦.Here is the SPRING IS HEREā¦ā¦.
Ever since I was five years old, Iāve loved the rhythm of the granny stitch ā or as I like to call them, āSHELLSā, the vintage name my mother used when she first placed a crochet hook in my tiny hand. I still remember sitting beside her, watching those little SHELLS of yarn bloom – just like flowers in her lap. Thatās where my story with crochet began ā in love, in patience, and in colour.
Over the years, that simple stitch has travelled with me through every season of my life. My first full granny-stitch cardigan pattern came to life in 2020 ā a project that felt like both a memory and a discovery. It was my way of honouring those first lessons from Mum, while adding my own little twists along the way. My FIRST cardigan PUBLISHED PATTERN!!!
I recall reading the other day someone saying it is only a NEW TRENDā¦ well; look hereā¦ š I started it back in 2020 ahead of the timesā¦. All my photos of proof are on my instagram – yay!!! š„³
In 2021, I ventured into designing my first kidsā version, turning those same SHELLS into something playful and light ā a tiny reflection of childhood joy and creativity. Watching how the pattern evolved, how each version found its own personality, has been one of the most beautiful parts of my creative journey.Ā
Today, that journey has blossomed into my two newest designs:
šæ Meadow Dreams,UPDATED with 3 extra sizes added – xs > 5XL] a cozy adult cardigan full of texture, comfort, and gentle colour play. [was first released in 2022]
šø Little Meadow Dreams, a sweet childrenās version with all the same heart and softnessā¦[first released 2021]
Both hold the soul of the old granny stitch ā but with modern touches, like tapered sleeves and a fit that flatters every size from XS to 5XL (and for the little ones, from newborn to 10 years).
Each stitch still carries that same quiet joy my mother taught me all those years ago: the joy of creating something soft, strong, and made with love. Crochet continues to be my peaceful space ā a reminder that even when things change, beauty always finds its way through the yarn.
Thank you for being part of this chapter of by.Meadow.Daisies.
May every SHELL you stitch bring you calm, colour, and a little touch of nostalgia. š¾š
Be back soonish to share some more progress Blogs for youā¦
Hello my loveliesā¦. So happy to have you hereā¦.. Just love it that you have taken the time to read my Blog Postā¦ā¦. Thankyou xx
Itās been a bit of a season of change lately ā in my heart, my home, and my little crochet world too. š
After a lot of thought (and a few cups of tea, of course!), Iāve decided to close my Etsy store. Itās been part of my creative journey for so long, but lately Iāve felt the pull to simplify ā to bring everything back to places that feel calmer and more āme.ā
So from now on, youāll find all my crochet patterns on Ravelry, LoveCrafts, and Ko-fi. These are the spaces that truly suit my gentle rhythm, where I can focus more on creating rather than juggling platforms and algorithms. šø
š§¶ Pattern News
Iām slowly finishing up my Basket Weave Cardigan pattern ā itās a cozy, textured design thatās been such a joy to bring to life. I can almost picture it nowā¦ worn on crisp mornings, wrapped around shoulders with a steaming mug in hand.
And my V My Dreams Cardigan is coming along too! Sheās the sister pattern to my Eclectic Dreams design ā same dreamy vibe, but with a fresh twist. I canāt wait to share more once the final details are written and polished. āØ
š” On a Personal Note
This year has beenā¦ well, one of the hardest I can remember. Between health, heartache, and the ongoing search for a new home, itās been a real journey of endurance and faith. My husband and I are still looking for a place to buy ā something peaceful and affordable where we can breathe again. Itās been emotionally and physically draining, but weāre trusting that God will open the right door in His timing. ššæ
As we head toward the end of the year, Iām winding down a little ā giving myself space to rest, reflect, and reset for whatās next. Sometimes slowing down is the most creative thing we can do.
š¼ Thank You
Thank you, truly, for being here ā for supporting my patterns, for every kind comment, and for walking this handmade path alongside me. Every purchase, message, and share means more than I can say.
Hereās to peace, creativity, and gentler days ahead.
Oh, what a week itās been, lovelies. The kettleās been whistling, the crochet hookās been busy, and my heartās been full (and maybe a little frazzled at timesā¦ isnāt life always a mix of both?).
Between endless cups of tea, [which i drink WAY TOO MUCH!] dreaming about new crochet designs, [CONSTANTLY] and trying to keep up with all the little & big things in life, I somehow managed to finish and publish my brand-new crochet pattern: the VESTed Meadow. š
This one feels special. Thereās something about the nameāVESTed Meadowāthat makes me think of fresh grass after rain, wild daisies swaying in the breeze, and maybe a cozy blanket or 2 draped over the back of a wooden chair on a cottage porch somewhere in the 1800s. (If you know me, you know my imagination loves to run off into the past with a basket full of yarn and a whole lot of daydreams!)
ABOUT THE PATTERN š§¶
The VESTed Meadow is exactly what it sounds like: a comfy, easy-going vest, using the BASKET WEAVE stitch pattern, that you can throw on with jeans or float around in over a dress. Itās made up of simple double crochet stitches with a pretty, slightly textured – woven – lookānothing too fussy because I believe crochet should feel like a gentle hug, not a brain workout.
I designed it with stash-busting in mind too, because who doesnāt have a mountain of leftover yarn begging to become something pretty? I swear my yarn stash multiplies while I sleepā¦ please tell me Iām not the only one?
A SNEEK PEEK BEHIND THE SCENES š„
While writing up the pattern, I had one of those āoh, here we go againā moments where my creative brain wanted to design three other things at the same time. Itās like my mind throws a crochet party, and every idea shows up all at once. So yes, there are about four projects dancing around my table right nowā¦ but VESTed Meadow is the one that finally got its time to shine this week. Even when one of my sonsā dropped by. I asked for his advice š
Okay, confession time: I spent far too long chasing good lighting inside the house for the pattern photos. Winter light in Australia has this gloomy stubbornness about itāyou know, the kind that makes you wander from window to window holding your crochet, muttering, āNot this corner either?ā
In the end, I managed to sneak in some bright, cheerful shots near the sunniest window weāve got. It wasnāt glamorous, but hey, the photos turned out just fineā¦. A little editing goes a long wayā¦ hahaā¦.ā¦ and the VESTed Meadow finally got its moment to shine!
LIFE LATELY šµ
Outside of crochet, itās been one of those in-between weeks. You know the onesāwhere youāre waiting on a few things, juggling a few others, trying to make sense of what day it even is. Some days I just want to curl up with a good 1800s romance novel (mail-order brides or 1800ās Time travel, anyone?) and forget about the rest of the world for a bit.
But then thereās crochetā¦ my constant little retreat. No matter what else is swirling around, the rhythm of hook and yarn always brings me back to myself. [and fights anxiety]Maybe thatās why I love sharing these patterns with you allāit feels like inviting you into my peaceful corner of the world, even on the chaotic days.
WHERE TO FIND THE PATTERN š¼
If you want to make your own VESTed Meadow, the pattern is now up in my shops: #RAVELRY – #ETSY – #LOVECRAFTS & #KO-FI – LINK IS HERE: VESTed Meadow Pattern purchase
Grab your favorite yarn, put the kettle on, and letās make something beautiful together.
Until Next Timeā¦
So thatās the big news from my little corner this week. A new pattern, with lots of tea in between. Lifeās messy and lovely all at once, isnāt it?
My mental health – slowly getting better. After surviving a traumatic accident this year, with injuries [a fracture or 2 and other gory details] coated with more PTSD, anxiety and just numb inside. MONTHS of healing. MONTHSā¦ Hubby and i escaped to the sunshine recently [FN QLD] for 7 days] for a āre setā – Came back not as hyper vigilant. But getting thereā¦.. SLOWLY. We need to move. We need to find a house to buy. Just waiting on the banksā go ahead what we can afford hahaā¦ CANT WAIT!!!
Iāll be back soon with more stitches, more stories, and probably another half-finished project or two š
Well hello there ā and welcome back to my little blog corner!
I can hardly believe itās already time for post number two. Yay me! š
Itās been a while between posts ā partly because life has beenā¦ wellā¦ a lot. A nasty virus (hello bronchitis š) had me totally out of action for weeks. And before that, I had a little trip to hospital for a D&C and hysteroscopy. They found and removed a polyp, took some biopsies, and after a very nervous wait ā no cancer reported! Phew! š®āšØ Itās taken a while to bounce back, especially with my body reacting to the anaesthetic, but here we are. Breathing, healing, and pressing on.
The bright spark in the middle of it all? Celebrating the end of a huge journey for my beautiful daughter-in-law ā she just completed 25 rounds of radiation, following the toughest chemo and a double mastectomy. Iām SO proud of her, and canāt wait to squeeze her and celebrate this huge milestone together! šš
If you read my first post, youāll know this year has been full of challenges ā emotionally, mentally, and physically. But even in the storm, the ideas in my mind just keep blooming ā like wildflowers! š¼
My brain is always bubbling over with crochet designs, and though it takes me a while to get them from head to hook to paper, Iām getting there slowly. This past week, being without a car turned into a bit of a creative blessing ā I finally sat down and published two new patterns! š (Four more to go, but letās not talk about that right now š)
So! Without further rambling, let me proudly introduce my newest makes:
āØ The Flexi Hexi Cardigan ā now available in Adult & Kids sizes on >>>> MY PATTERNS FOR SALE Youāll find these, along with all my other patterns, ready and waiting to be stitched into life by magical makers like YOU!
Until next time (which I promise wonāt be months away!) ā
Have a cosy, creative weekend, and thank you so much for being here.
Put the kettle on, make a cozy cuppa, and come sit with me for a moment.
Welcome to my very first blog post!
(Wellā¦ not my first first ā but the beginning of a fresh, beautiful new chapter.)
Years ago, I had a blog that I loved ā it carried many memories from 2011 to 2022. Life grew overwhelming, and in a season of needing to breathe, I let it go.
Looking back, part of me wishes Iād kept it. But honestly?
This feels right ā a brand new start. A fresh journey. A place to simply be.
I thought about doing a big ārebrandā recently, but I realizedā¦ peace is more important. Stress-free is better. So for now, Iām staying true to by.Daisy.Dots ā a name close to my heart.
Daisy for me, and the Dots for all the beautiful people who have touched my life ā like an artist painting a crowd, where up close, each person is simply a precious dot. Thatās how I see them. Thatās how I see life
ALittleLifeUpdate
If you follow me on Instagram, you might have noticed Iāve given my page a soft pink makeover ā organizing my highlights, creating a cozy, uniform feel. Itās part of my way of gently putting the pieces back together, one soft step at a time.
Life has been a tender journey lately.
Eighteen months ago, I lost my beautiful mum. It was sudden and heartbreaking.
She was my best friend ā tiny, sweet, funny, and so full of love. I miss her every day.
Now, I pour my heart into being there for my dad, who at 87 is still strong, independent, and such a peaceful, steady presence in my life. I am forever grateful for his quiet strength and loving heart.
Thereās been other grief too ā the painful kind you donāt always expect.
Family shifts. Hard goodbyes. Letting go of people I thought would always be there.
But in it all, Iāve learned:
You can only control your own heart. Your own healing. Your own hope.
And sometimes the bravest thing you can do is whisper:
āLet them.ā
Let others make their choices. Let yourself grow. Let yourself heal.
So Here I Am
Still standing. Still stitching.
Still holding onto faith, creativity, laughter, and love ā especially with my wonderful husband by my side, who has been my rock through it all.
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