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Free Knitting Pattern · Softly Simple Hot Water Bottle Cover
This pattern is offered for free, and if you’d like to support me as a maker and allow me to continue offering lovely patterns with you, please consider making a donation of your choice over on my Ko-Fi page. Thanks! This post contains sponsored items gifted for review by BC Garn. Hot water bottles are an absolute essential for all the family. Whether you’re soothing aches and pains, needing a little comfort, or simply trying to stay warm during the colder months, a high-quality hot water bottle is a must-have in every home. The problem is though, that most hot…
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It’s 2025 – Stop Shaming People for Their Yarn Choices
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 been absolutely on fire about this topic lately (when is it not), and I figured it was high time we addressed it properly. Yes, even here in the mid-twenty-twenties, a supposed time of elightenment and supposed open-mindedness (lol) some people in our beautiful yarn community are still recycling the same tired, judgmental tropes about how makers should only use certain types of yarn. According to…
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Malla Produce Bags · Free Crochet Pattern
You may have noticed that my designs have taken on a more natural, muted vibe lately (something Im totally embracing) but don’t worry – I’m still a huge fan of colour! Mainly this is because I just can’t get enough of making small pouches and bags that match my very neutral and muted home. The colour and maximalism is strictly for my craft room only, sadly! A few weeks ago, I made the Sage Soap Saver – and thank you so much for all your lovely messages about that project! Now, I thought it was time to continue the neutral,…
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Bloom Blossom Hand Towel · Free Crochet Pattern
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 seems to shrink, a quick towel or cloth project is the perfect fix. Not only is it a great stashbuster, but it’s also a fun way to play with colour, try out new stitches, and create something that’s beautiful, useful, and eco-friendly all at once. For this pattern, I used one of my all-time favourite stitches: half double crochet separated by a chain. It creates…
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Sage Soap Saver · Free Crochet Pattern
This pattern is available for free, but you can make a small donation via my Ko-Fi account if you’d like to say thanks. Every donation helps me out, supports a one-woman-owned small businss and allows me to carry on creating free content for you. Thank you! I don’t know what the weather’s like where you are, but here in the north of Spain it’s been positively scorching! The idea of knitting or crocheting anything with wool or acrylic right now makes me itch – literally, and a sweaty itch at that. So, I decided to whip up something small, cute,…
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Clean & Creative · Craft Room Ideas for a Fresh Season
This article contains affiliate links and some gifted items. If you purchase using an affiliate link I earn a small amount of comission at no extra cost to you. I’ve mentioned this fact about 25,000 times already, but I really cannot stand Spring and Summer. OK, I like being out and planting flowers and veggies, tending the garden and having a cheeky BBQ outside, but if I had to choose it’d be October throughout the year, crisp mornings and crunchy leaves aplenty. That said, Spring does give you a chance to tidy up and organise things. I have a lot…
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Troppo Tassels · Free Craft Tutorial
This post contains affiliate links. If you click and purchase, I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for supporting my crafting adventures! If you love kitsch, maximalism, and a little OTT sparkle in your craft space you’re not alone. If you’ve been following me for a while you’ll know my constant struggles with wanting that perfectly minimalist space, all white, clean, basic, Insta-friendly… In reality, though, what happens if I end up adding whimsical, naff objects and it all goes down the pan! Even though I try to keep my craft room minimalist, the…
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The Mindful Blanket CAL 2025
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 been a genuine pleasure to see how many of you have taken to this non-stop CAL, created such beautiful blankets filled with love and care, and poured your hearts into your gorgeous creations. From tiny baby blankets and loveys to XXL throws full, it’s been a privilege to see so many of you share your work and be part of The Mindful Community! The Mindful…
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Huggy Bag · Crochet Pattern
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 looks gorgeous when it’s crocheted up tightly, for example, just look at those bags) and my mortal enemy (the fluff, omg, the fluff) for a while now. Not so long ago I over-ordered for a sponsored campaign and ended up with a shedload of velour yarn that I haven’t used, mistakenly thinking that it would be a good idea to use for a blanket but…
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The Softina Hood · Free Knitting Pattern
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 that was made by hand but I genuinely believe that handmade things feel better, last longer and add a special kind of magic to any outfit! With all that in mind, I’m so happy to share this short but sweet pattern with you all, a special little hood that’ll take you through autumn and winter in the cosiest way. Softina is a versatile hood that…
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Tiny Pouches · Free Knitting Pattern
As the festive season is approaching, I thought it was only right to offer you not one but TWO fabulous and free knitting patterns! I know, no crochet patterns this year, but to tell you the truth I can’t even remember the last time I picked up a crochet hook… Apart from when I pulled a whole load out from between the sofa cushions! If you know you know, the little rascals! Something I have always loved is the idea of reusable gift wrap and tags. A few years ago a beautiful Japanese technique called Furoshiki became really popular and…
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Toby Tinsel · Free Knitting Pattern
I don’t know about you but Christmas is by far my favourite holiday. I think it stems from the warm memories I have of spending it with my amazing and much-missed grandmother in her warm, cosy, council flat just outside London. Even though she didn’t have a lot of spare cash, she always made her place feel so special and happy, and her roast dinners were the best. The smell of turkey and (slightly fart smelling) vegetables boiling away on the stove, the TV showing choir singers belting out Christmas songs on BBC2, bowls filled with nuts and dates and…
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Cozy Toadstools · Free Knitting Pattern
Aren’t the colder seasons wonderful? Sure, the nights getting in, the rain and the cold might not be everyone’s cup of tea, but even the biggest Summer lover can’t deny that being cozy at home during Autumn and Winter is such a lovely feeling. Plus there’s Halloween and Christmas to look forward to! Monopoly and Mulled Wine! Pumpkins! Can you tell that I love A/W?! Usually my go-to pattern designs for Autumn are those aforementioned pumpkins (check out my Spookette and Fairytale ones if you’d like to whip up some cool ones yourself), but this year I decided to go…
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Create Baby Ruben: Simple Knitting Project
If you enjoyed my most recent free pattern, the adorable and now VIRAL (thanks!) Feesh, you’ll know that I adore knitting toys but I’m not such a fan of crocheting them. I’m not going to go on and on about that again (thankfully) but since the success of my little Feesh I thought I’d carry on making toys and create a whole army of knitted characters for you all to enjoy! Maybe one day I’ll write something about my theories on why crocheted toys seem to ‘do better’ than knitted ones and why amigurumi holds center-stage in toy making, but…
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Sleepy Time Pincushions · Free Tutorial
This pattern is offered to you for free, but if you’d like to say thanks and support my work you can buy a pattern over in my Etsy and Ravelry stores, buy me a Ko-fi or make a donation on PayPal. Every donation allows me to continue creating. Thank you ♥!This post may also include affiliate links that mean I make a small amount of commission on any purchases you may make following that link. This comes at no extra cost to you. Could this be my first ever sewing tutorial? Oh, yes! I’m definitely not a sewist (nor do…
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Bob’s Cozy Dog Snood · Free Knitting Pattern
This pattern is offered to you for free, but if you’d like to say thanks and support my work you can buy the full .pdf pattern over in my Etsy and Ravelry stores, buy me a Ko-fi or make a donation on PayPal. Every donation allows me to continue creating. Thank you ♥!This post may also include affiliate links that mean I make a small amount of commission on any purchases you may make following that link. This comes at no extra cost to you. Who doesn’t love a sweet and cozy doggo? Nobody can deny that keeping your pet…
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Feesh · Free Knitting Pattern
This pattern is offered to you for free, but if you’d like to say thanks and support my work you can buy the full .pdf pattern over in my Etsy and Ravelry stores, buy me a Ko-fi or make a donation on PayPal. Every donation allows me to continue creating. Thank you ♥!This post may also include affiliate links that mean I make a small amount of commission on any purchases you may make following that link. This comes at no extra cost to you. We know that crochet is ‘it’ when it comes to making handmade toys and mini…
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The Great Yarn Review feat. Hobbii
This post contains gifted items that were sent for review by Hobbii. All opinions are honest and my own. This post was kindly #sponsored by Hobbii Yarn as part of their paid #HobbiiYarnReview promotion. Let me tell you something revolutionary… I love yarn! I know, hardly surprising, is it? Really and truly though, there’s something so special about gleefully ripping open a wonderful package of new yarn, playing with it, squishing it and planning your next project! I first started out on my crafting journey by regularly reviewing yarn for brands – including for Hobbii when the company was just a…
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Working with Brands: The Go-To Guide
No matter if you’re a knit/crochet designer with an XXL following or someone who’s been in the game for a short time, working with brands is, at this point, an almost essential part of being in the crafting community. However, it can be a bit daunting and, at times, feel like a jungle. Like, where do you even start? How do I know if brands will even like my work? Is asking brands if they are looking for collabs OK? Won’t I come across as a bit of a cretin if I ask for free yarn?! The truth is that…
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Nidi Baskets · Free Crochet Pattern
This pattern contains yarn that was gifted by Lana Grossa for review. You’ll know by now that storage and anything related to craft spaces is my thing, and one of the best things about being crafty and ✨crochety✨ is being able to make your very own storage solutions instead of buying them. A few months ago, Lana Grossa were kind enough to send me some of their wonderful Feltro wool yarn to try out, and the first thing I thought was HOMEWARE! As I’m trying to make my craft space a little more minimalist and easy on the eye, some…
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