30 October 2026 · 5 min read
Christmas market in Mouans-Sartoux: see you on 29 November
Christmas market in Mouans-Sartoux: I'll be at Terre d'Éveil on Sunday 29 November, 10 am to 5 pm. Access, parking, buses, makers and food truck.
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The world of crochet
What can be crocheted, how to look after it, and what happens in the workshop before a piece arrives on the site.
27 October 2026 · 5 min read
Handmade Christmas gift ideas, by profile
A handmade Christmas gift idea, chosen to suit the person: a scarf, a scrunchie, a flower clip or a charm, all crocheted by hand, one by one, in Antibes.
18 October 2026 · 5 min read
Halloween charm: pumpkin, ghost and mushroom in crochet
A crochet Halloween charm slips onto a bag, keys or a pencil case. Pumpkin, ghost or mushroom: how to choose it, wear it and give it as a gift.
18 October 2026 · 4 min read
Mercerised cotton: what is it, and what is the difference?
Mercerised cotton: what it is, where its name comes from, and what distinguishes it from a classic cotton in terms of appearance, feel and maintenance of a crochet piece.
18 October 2026 · 5 min read
OEKO-TEX, what is it? What the label guarantees on a yarn
OEKO-TEX, what is it? What the label really guarantees on a yarn, what it does not say, and how to read the mention on a label correctly.
18 October 2026 · 5 min read
Amigurumi: what is it, and where does the word come from?
Amigurumi: what this Japanese word means, what distinguishes an amigurumi from a soft toy or a charm, and how to recognise it at first glance.
18 October 2026 · 5 min read
Hair scrunchie: does it damage less than a hairband?
Hair scrunchie or fine hairband: which one damages less? What really makes the difference, how to wear it properly, and how I crochet mine.
18 October 2026 · 5 min read
Bag charm: the trend, and how to attach it
The bag charm dresses up a bag in one gesture. What it is, why it is everywhere, and how to attach it to the handle, the closure or the keys.
18 October 2026 · 2 min read
How to wash a crochet accessory: scrunchie, headband, scarf
Scrunchie, headband, scarf or keyring: how to wash and dry a crochet piece without deforming it, so it keeps its shape and colours.
18 October 2026 · 3 min read
Crochet or knitting: what is the difference?
One crochet hook or two needles, one loop at a time or a whole row: what separates the two techniques, how to recognise them, and why everything is crocheted at Lunéa.