Some businesses begin with a plan. Others begin with a memory.
Citrus Limon Crochet falls into the second category.
Created by Natalie Daly, the business has grown from family inspiration into a place where handmade crochet items are made with genuine care and attention.
From cosy blankets and throws to colourful windspinners, practical wallets, purses, wrist warmers and even mini pockets, every piece is created by hand rather than produced in bulk. Alongside her crochet creations, Natalie has also built a following for her finger knit chunky blanket throws, which have become especially popular with customers looking for something warm, stylish and handmade.
After speaking with Rank Bolt, Natalie shared the story behind her business, what makes it different and where she hopes it will go in the future.
It is a story that feels personal from beginning to end, and that is one of the biggest reasons people are choosing to support Citrus Limon Crochet.
Natalie is also being assisted by Busy Bee Hive who’s helping her handle sales, postage, among other things – Busy Bee Hive is a fellow crafter.
Here are three reasons why it is worth buying from this growing small business.
Every item has a genuine story behind it
One of the biggest reasons to buy from Citrus Limon Crochet is that the business was built on family memories rather than simply a desire to sell products. That personal connection can be felt in everything Natalie creates.
She explained, “My inspiration for starting to crochet was my late Mamma (pronounced mom mar) and my late Nana.”
Those family influences shaped her creative journey from an early age. Natalie said, “My mamma was very creative and put her hands to anything really, she made all sorts and she always had something on the go for someone and lots of her creations were birthday and christmas gifts.”
She also shared, “My nana crocheted countless granny square style blanket, throws for either herself (it was everywhere, backs of sofa’s or cushion covers) or people she knew and they were all different colours too but very cosy.”
The moment that truly inspired Natalie to learn crochet came after her Nana passed away. She recalled, “When she died and we went to collect her belongings from the care home she’d been staying in, I found the start of a blanket she’d got to the end of the wool and hadn’t gone any further, so I said to myself that one day I will learn how to crochet so I can finish what she started and in later 2022 I did just that and I used wool that was my mamma’s.”
It is a touching story that gives every creation a deeper meaning. Crochet is not just a hobby or a business for Natalie. It is a way of keeping family traditions alive.
She also admitted that learning was not always easy. “Watching both of them always fascinated me how they did it, my nana did try to teach me once but at the time I couldn’t get it.”
That determination eventually paid off. After spending time improving her skills, people started encouraging her to sell what she made.
Natalie said, “Citrus Limon Crochet came about after I’d been crocheting for a good couple of years and people had said why don’t I sell some items, so then I looked into an esty shop but that unfortunately didn’t work out, so now I thought I’d try a different route, hence why I created my facebook page, I’d already got an instagram page set up.”
Sometimes the best ideas arrive after the original plan changes. In this case, a Facebook page became the perfect place to showcase handmade creations, and customers are now able to buy directly from someone who genuinely enjoys making every single item.
The handmade touch makes every piece feel special
Buying from Citrus Limon Crochet means supporting someone who creates everything herself. There is no production line, no factory and certainly no machine rushing through dozens of identical products before lunchtime.
Instead, every blanket, throw, purse, wallet, wrist warmer, mini pocket and decorative windspinner is made by Natalie. That means every stitch receives the same level of care from start to finish. Her finger knit chunky blanket throws have also become one of her most popular creations, offering customers a beautifully soft, cosy and stylish handmade addition to their homes that showcases the same attention to detail found across all of her work.
The business name itself also has a lovely story behind it. Natalie explained, “For me it stands out because it’s a unique name, has a meaning which is Latin for lemon blossom and this was my initial idea but then a family member suggested Citrus Limon Crochet and she told me what it meant and I loved it from the start.”
The name also reflects two special memories that remain close to her heart.
She said, “I chose it because my mamma made a divine lemon meringue which was one of my faves and no one else could or can match it and cherry blossom flowers are one of my fave flowers, especially the pink ones.”
That combination gives the business a name that feels both meaningful and memorable. It is certainly not something picked out of a random name generator over a quick cup of tea.
Perhaps the biggest reason customers return is because Natalie genuinely enjoys the creative process. As she put it, “It’s also just me creating everything and I enjoy creating something from nothing and seeing and knowing people love and enjoy what I create for them.”
That enjoyment comes across in every finished piece. Handmade items naturally have their own character, and that is often exactly what people are looking for. Whether someone is buying a practical everyday accessory, one of Natalie’s sought after chunky blanket throws or searching for a thoughtful gift, handmade crochet has a warmth that mass produced products often cannot match.
Supporting a growing local business helps dreams become reality
Every purchase from Citrus Limon Crochet supports someone who is working hard to build something meaningful. Small businesses rely on word of mouth, returning customers and people who appreciate the value of handmade work.
Natalie has clear ambitions for the future and hopes to continue growing her business.
She shared, “I’d love to sell what I create and earn a good income from it, I’ve also got ideas for a book I’d love to write and maybe publish.”
She is also hoping to build a bigger online community. Natalie said, “I’d also love to gain more followers and views on my socials.”
There are also plans to meet customers in person through local events. She explained, “I’ve also enquired about a local fair and their next that I can attend is near Christmas, so that would be good if I could sell some items there or take some orders.”
The festive season is something Natalie is particularly looking forward to. Alongside her existing range, she has several Christmas patterns ready to create handmade decorations that can be displayed on Christmas trees or anywhere people choose to add a festive touch to their homes. Whether someone is looking for a unique ornament or a thoughtful stocking filler, her seasonal collection offers another way to enjoy handcrafted crochet.
Those goals show that Citrus Limon Crochet is continuing to grow while staying true to its original purpose. Whether it is one of her popular finger knit chunky blanket throws, a practical accessory or a festive decoration, every order helps Natalie take another step towards those ambitions.
Choosing handmade also means choosing something with care behind it. Every stitch takes time, every item starts as simple yarn and every finished piece carries a little part of the story that inspired the business in the first place. That makes each purchase feel more personal, whether it is for yourself or someone else.
There is something refreshing about buying from a business where the person making the products is the same person answering messages, packing orders and celebrating every new customer. It keeps things simple, honest and personal.
If you are looking for thoughtful handmade crochet gifts, cosy finger knit chunky blanket throws or beautiful Christmas decorations with a real story behind them, Citrus Limon Crochet is well worth a visit. Sometimes the smallest businesses leave the biggest impression, and in this case it all started with two inspiring women, a partly finished blanket and a promise that one day it would be completed.