As Summer comes hurtling towards us (rude), I – as a deeply committed Autumn/Winter girlie – have decided to cope in the only way I know how: by scrolling through Ravelry and compiling an extremely...
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...
Following the absolute mega success of my classic crocheted Tiny Houses (thanks for keeping them my top pin ever for years now, friends!) I knew that I had to get around to making a knitted...
The idea for this bag was dreamt up – literally – a few months before I was due to fly off to Italy for a family holiday. I absolutely adore bags, but I realised that...
As summer arrives, it’s always a good idea to style your outfits with fun bags, and this colour block crochet tote bag has a modern, slightly tropical feel that’s perfect for warmer days. It’s roomy...
Handmade blankets are super cozy and perfect for any occasion, whether it's for a baby, a housewarming, or just for you. They're easy for beginners, providing a chill knitting experience. This post lists top free...
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...
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...
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...
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...
We know that crochet is ‘it’ when it comes to making handmade toys and mini decor items, but knitting has always been my fave craft when I fancy making something cute, teeny and charming. I...
Halloween is almost upon us, sort of. I mean, we’ve got a whole month to go, but in the mind of a knitting or crochet designer it may as well be tomorrow what with all...
Let’s be real. A lot of crafters find knitting difficult, annoying, impossible, weird, clunky… You name it. I’ve heard crocheters say they ‘hate’ knitting and can’t get their head round it, as well as people...
Knitting garments is one of my favourite things to do, but I sometimes get a bit put off by the hard work invoved! Aside from the actual time-consuming knitting part, working out the sizing and...
Want to get back to basics? This simple knitting pattern for sustainable chunky cotton face wipes is a great way of using up scraps of chunky cotton yarn in a flash. Make a stack for...