Something rubbed me up the wrong way this morning. And no, it wasn’t reading the news, something NSFW, nor was it remembering that we had left last night’s washing up piled high in the sink....
What do you get when you add a pinch of greed, a dollop of cognitive dissonance and a bucketload of AI slop? The downfall of Etsy, that’s what! For years, Etsy felt like the digital...
If you adore shamelessly colourful, vibrant blankets and accessories, Anna Torfjäll is the designer you need to know about! I first fell in love with Anna’s work years ago while browsing Instagram for creative inspiration...
There is something fabulous about a designer who isn’t afraid to play with colour, and Claudine Powley, the creative force behind Iron Lamb, has spent years perfecting her craft, turning the humble granny stitch into...
If there is one book in my personal craft library that is absolutely dog-eared, covered in sticky notes, and constantly sitting next to me when I’m designing, it’s Crochet Secrets from The Knotty Boss. So,...
If you love crocheted blankets with texture for days, colours that make your heart skip a beat, and a ton of personality, Sarah Brown of Little Duck Crochet has it sorted. Her blankets are the...
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...
I’ve been fangirling over Sophie of The Knit Purl Girl for a long time. I’ve always loved the wearability of her designs, her beautifully considered WIP shots, and the calm, editorial feel of her feed....
The Bellis Pouch – Free Crochet Pattern is a structured crochet bag with spring energy and a subtle Y2K feel. It is the kind of project that is just as satisfying to make as it...
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...
I firmly believe that hand-dyed yarns need to have soul, and if you’re looking for yarn crammed full of personality and joy, the one-of-a-kind skeins created by THE #OOAKSkeinQueen Rachel Barrett are truly the way...
When it comes to texture, elegance, extravagance and garments that actually feel like they have a story behind them, Daniel Thomas’ work honestly ticks every box for me. I think we’re all guilty of scrolling...
Oh Emma, Another article about AI? You betcha. Not only am I hyperfixated on bonnets and bags right now, but I am also obsessing over the catastrophe that is the rise (and hopeful fall) of...
Although I will try my best to not turn this article into a hatchet job, if you’ve been following me for a while you’ll be aware that I was, until 30 days ago, a Freelance...
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 you’ve ever dealt with tangled yarn or messy skeins, learning how to use a yarn ball winder can completely transform your knitting or crochet experience. Trust me, with an eye-wateringly large stash and a...
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...