Meet The Foldy Bag: Your New Favourite Quick & Easy Knitted Bag! Knitted bags are all the rage right now, and knitted or crocheted bags look great season by season. When it comes to handmade...
Over the years, I have been the proud owner of two manual circular knitting machines, specifically the classic Sentro crank and handle style. A few years back, these little machines were absolutely everywhere. You could...
There is something lovely about finding a project you just cannot put down, and if you are going to have a hyperfixation, a pile of cosy knitted hot water bottle covers is definitely the best...
One of the best things about being a knitter is how we can create our own decor items during the holiday season, as as festive times are fast approaching, I thought I would have a...
As a community, we are fiercely protective of our craft. We rightly call out artificial content when we spot fake sweater photos or digital knitting charts. We know that handmade is sacred, and we guard...
Welcome to the ultimate round-up of cozy winter knits! Whether you are preparing your home for the chilliest months of the year or looking for fast, stress-free holiday gift ideas, this guide has you covered....
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....
Once upon a long time ago, I used to design knitting and crochet patterns for the brand Deramores. Who remembers them? They were a really popular brand that made their own yarn kits and they...
It is a sad fact of life that us creative people never have enough time to make all the things we want, right? It is hard to find time in our busy lives to sit...
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,...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
Some of you might remember Mollie Makes as a beautifully aesthetic crafts magazine covering everything from paper crafts to ceramics, as well as knitting and crochet – aaagh, it was so good, wasn’t it? Not...