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Concrete Gems Crochet

Hi, I’m Gemma! I create beautifully textured, easy crochet patterns inspired by nature, designed for makers who love projects full of style and simplicity. I also support crochet designers with expert tech editing services to help bring their patterns to life with clarity and confidence.

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Hi Reader, The summer holidays are looming, it's almost July and I'm trying to get organised ready for the busy season! This year I'm properly leaning into Christmas in July (I know, I know, it might feel impossible to start thinking about Christmas now - but from a crochet perspective it totally makes sense!) Over the next month, I'll be sharing on email and on my socials lots of different Christmas patterns, so you can plan and get started on those gifts and decorations before it's too...

Hi Reader, It’s here… and I’m so excited to finally share the Blooming Tiles Blanket with you 💗 So many of you have messaged me after seeing little previews over on socials, and I honestly can’t wait to see the colour combinations you choose and how your blankets come to life. The pattern is now live on Etsy and Ravelry 🎉And to celebrate, there’s a special launch discount running for one week—this will be the lowest price it will ever be, so if you’ve been waiting, now’s the time. Etsy...

Hi Reader, It’s finally time… and I’m so excited to invite you to something really special 💗 The Blooming Tiles Blanket Crochet Along is starting on 27th April—and you’re officially invited to join in. This is a floral, mosaic crochet blanket made up of four beautiful tile designs, worked in the round (yes, really!) so you get all that gorgeous mosaic detail… without sewing in all those ends. You’ll simply carry your yarn up the side as you go 🙌 Each week, a new tile will be released on the...

Hi Reader, I hope you’re doing well and enjoying the Spring Landscapes crochet pattern so far. It’s been so nice seeing new motifs going up on the blog each day, and I’ve really loved spotting your makes starting to appear too. The crochet along for that will continue, but I couldn’t quite resist sharing something else with you today. The weather has been warming up here, and yesterday I spent all afternoon outside watching my son at his school cross-country event. It was beautifully sunny...

Hi Reader, Today’s the day! 🎉The Trailing Leaves Blanket crochet pattern has officially launched, and I’m so excited to finally share it with you. This blanket is all about cosy texture and quiet, nature-inspired details. The trailing leaf effect is created using front post and back post US double crochet stitches, giving it that rich, raised texture that looks far more complicated than it actually is. Here’s how you can crochet it: 🍃 Free to view on the blog (US terms – perfect for following...

Hi Reader, I’m so happy to share this with you — the Trailing Leaves Hat is officially launching today! 🍃 This design is all about quiet texture and calm stitching. It’s the kind of project you can pick up in the evening, enjoy without counting every stitch, and end up with a hat you’ll genuinely wear again and again. If you love crochet that feels soothing but still looks beautifully detailed, this one’s for you. ✨ About the Trailing Leaves Hat Relaxing, rhythmic stitches that are easy to...

Hi Reader, I just wanted to pop into your inbox during this gentle, in-between week and say I hope you had a really lovely Christmas. I hope there was a bit of rest, a bit of calm, maybe some family chaos mixed in 😄 (certainly plenty of that here!)— and that you managed to squeeze in at least a little crochet time, even if it was just a few quiet stitches with a cup of tea. This space between Christmas and New Year always feels like a slower, more reflective pause — and it also feels like a...