If you’re in Europe right now that chances are that you might be experiencing a huge heatwave. Here in Northern Spain (where the humidity is ridic) it’s been feeling more like Indonesia than Ibias and...
Bellis Pouch Crochet Pattern · Floral Y2K Inspired Drawstring Bag is a structured crochet bag with spring energy and a subtle Y2K feel. It’s the kind of project that’s just as satisfying to make as...
Learn an easy crocheted scrunchies pattern with this beginner-friendly step-by-step tutorial. Perfect DIY gift idea – quick, cute, and customizable! When it comes to the perfect small scrap-busting crochet project, scrunchies are definitely the way...
It’s a fact of life. Knitting is one hobby, crochet is another, but collecting yarn is a separate beast altogether. One of the things that goes along with learning those two fantastic skills is the...
Granny squares are a bit like Marmite – you either love ’em or hate ’em – but there’s no doubting the fact that they’re so fun to make, and often the very thing that makes...
If your family is anything like mine, you’ll know that the kitchen – no matter how big – is the centre of family life. From doing homework, playing games, chatting with friends, enjoying a glass...
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, or chenille—there are so many names for it! This incredibly soft yarn is absolutely everywhere right now. While it is normally saved for amigurumi and handmade toys, I personally love using it...
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...
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....
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...
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 heavy wool or acrylic right now...
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...
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...
It seems like such a long time since I last shared a free pattern with you all, but sometimes you create a design that’s so good that you can’t help but share it! If you’ve...
Can you remember what daily, boring, routine-based life was like before Covid-19 hit us all? Can you remember the school run? Can you remember having ‘normal’ problems, like the supermarket being sold out of your...