If you’ve been following Emmaknitty for a while now these stars might look familiar to you… These Padded Stars were my frst real success in pattern writing – they’re simple but complex enough to be...
I know, I know… it’s absolutely not the season for baubles. But honestly, when is it ever too early to start thinking about Christmas? I’ve fully accepted that I’m one of those people who starts...
Velour/velvet/plush/chenille (there are so many names for it!) yarn is so hot right now, and although it’s normally seen used in Amigurumi and other handmade toys, I personally love it for statement bags and even...
As summer approaches and the weather starts to warm up, many of us knitters begin to reach for lighter, fresher projects. As I’m not much of a garment designer, my warm-weather makes tend to lean...
Let’s face it, when you buy a new hot water bottle they always come with a really dreadful, itchy, pills-as-soon-as-you-wash-it cover, right? It’s a shame, because you can get some really cute ones (I remember...
Another week, another bonnet. Yes, I know, wildly unseasonal… but this one’s too good not to share. I’m fairly sure I said the Ellie Bonnet would be my last winter pattern of the year. Clearly...
Spring has just arrived (although you wouldn’t know it here in cloudy Northern Spain), and us designers are starting to plan our warm-weather designs, bags being top of the list for most of us! Yesterday...
What do you get when you combine the absolute pure, satisfying joy of granny squares with the on-trend aesthetic magic of bonnets? Your new favourite crochet project, that’s what! I’m obsessed with crafting cosy accessories...
Life is full of happy accidents, whether it’s in the kitchen (Tarte Tatin! Coca-Cola!), in medicine (Viagra – lol, who knew?), or even in everyday inventions like Velcro. The world of crochet is no different....
Unless you’ve been living under a rock lately, you’ll have noticed that knitted bonnets have become the go-to hand-knitted accessory. If – like me – you aren’t the biggest fan of hats (and what they...
Learn how to knit this soft, simple and squishy hot water bottle cover. Ideal for confident beginners, this quick project makes a beautiful gift and is a satisfying way to practise simple increases, shaping and...
I’ve got eleventy-twelve patterns to write up, a studio to clear out, a Christmas tree to put up, and a whole multitude of other things demanding my attention – but oh lordy, social media has...
You may have noticed that my designs have taken on a more natural, muted vibe lately (something I’m totally embracing) but don’t worry – I’m still a huge fan of colour! Mainly this is because...
Let’s be honest, one of the best ways to use up leftover yarn is by making hand towels or washcloths, right? If you’re anything like me and have a mountain of cotton yarn that never...
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Much imitated but never beaten, The Mindful Blanket CAL is proudly celebrating its FIFTH (wow) anniversary! Since its launch in 2020 – mid-pandemic and amid 100% anxiety and stress for most of us – it’s...
We need to talk about velour/chenille yarn. Like, we seriously need to discuss it right now. I don’t know about you, but this yarn has been wavering between being the love of my life (it...
I'm sure you'll agree when I say that I think that everyone should have at least one (but preferably 100) hand-knitted accessories in their winter wardrobe. There's something so unique and special about wearing something...
