<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Crochet by Maya]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crochet By Maya]]></description><link>https://www.crochetbymaya.shop/blog-1</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 07:01:21 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.crochetbymaya.shop/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[ The Lamb’s Dress &#38; Mushroom Parasol – Free Crochet Pattern (Part 2)]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you’ve made it here, your little lamb is already coming to life ♡ Now it’s time to add the sweetest details… the dress, bow, and her little mushroom parasol ✨ If you haven’t completed the lamb yet, you can find Part 1 here:  Blog Part 1 And as always, you can follow along with the full step-by-step video here: YouTube Part 2  Before you start This part focuses more on shaping and details, so take your time with it ✨ A few quick notes: Work loosely when making the frill for a softer...]]></description><link>https://www.crochetbymaya.shop/post/the-lamb-s-dress-mushroom-parasol-free-crochet-pattern-part-2</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f8c63e6774f9d9f8d3c17c</guid><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 19:09:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/89a36a_50561f05bda54ef6a7e9e3a210c676ea~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Maya .</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[ The Lamb &#38; the Mushroom Parasol – Free Crochet Pattern (Part 1)]]></title><description><![CDATA[There’s something really special about making your own little character from yarn… This lamb was actually the very first design in my collection - the one that started everything. She’s soft, simple, and beginner-friendly, but also gives you the chance to practise different stitches as you go. If you’re following along from YouTube - welcome ♡ And if not, you can also find the step-by-step video tutorial here: Free Crochet Pattern (Part 1)  Before you start This pattern is written for...]]></description><link>https://www.crochetbymaya.shop/post/the-lamb-the-mushroom-parasol-free-crochet-pattern-part-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f86eb9356085c6404eb8a2</guid><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 19:03:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/89a36a_9b64edb4fe3f48a5b6a3d56eb1590a84~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Maya .</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[My First Car Boot Sale Experience]]></title><description><![CDATA[When I first started my maternity leave, I had a little goal in mind - I really wanted to take part in at least one handmade market before going back to work. I imagined having a small stall, displaying my crochet pieces, and seeing people interact with something I had made by hand. But as the weeks went by, it didn’t quite happen. Between time, preparation, and the extra costs that come with proper craft markets, it just never felt like the right moment. And suddenly, I found myself only two...]]></description><link>https://www.crochetbymaya.shop/post/car-boot</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f78df8808bacbfb0751f59</guid><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 18:11:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/89a36a_703a9d2f0e67483ebb2b40bdf4f06a9e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Maya .</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[✨ Creating My First Crochet Collection ✨]]></title><description><![CDATA[I didn’t set out thinking “I’m going to become a pattern designer.” It started much more simply than that. I just wanted to create something that felt like mine. After months of crocheting other people’s patterns - especially during my maternity leave - I found myself getting faster, more confident, and quietly noticing how patterns were built. I didn’t realise it at the time, but every tester call and every project was teaching me something. And then one small conversation changed...]]></description><link>https://www.crochetbymaya.shop/post/creating-my-first-crochet-collection</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ebd54004fc81dfe259e4a3</guid><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:24:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/89a36a_5821162385bc4edd95e79112e2dcbb24~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Maya .</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Story Behind “Hope” ]]></title><description><![CDATA[A simple request, a thoughtful gift… and the quiet beginning of something more.]]></description><link>https://www.crochetbymaya.shop/post/the-story-behind-hope</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c091836e2d81392490edb3</guid><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 01:09:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/89a36a_aaef7fc8104149b894005d5e2c6005c7~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Maya .</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[ From a Farm in Brazil to Crochet by Maya: My Story]]></title><description><![CDATA[A quiet journey from a childhood farm in Brazil to creating meaningful, story-filled crochet pieces.]]></description><link>https://www.crochetbymaya.shop/post/from-a-farm-in-brazil-to-crochet-by-maya-my-story</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c0863e6e2d81392490d231</guid><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 00:53:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/89a36a_4018c7b6d6014087acfdae8199b957a9~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Maya .</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Welcome to This Little Space]]></title><description><![CDATA[A quiet beginning - and a glimpse into the heart behind these little stories.]]></description><link>https://www.crochetbymaya.shop/post/welcome-to-this-little-space</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c084d018a3837b55bb4cd2</guid><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/89a36a_cf09b30956484af3bf37144d02e43098~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Maya .</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>