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...
As summer approaches and the weather starts to warm up, many of us knitters begin to reach for lighter, fresher projects. As I’m not much of a garment designer, my warm-weather makes tend to lean...
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...
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...
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...
As the festive season is approaching, I thought it was only right to offer you not one, but two fabulous and free knitting patterns. While there are no crochet patterns this year, to tell you...
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,...
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...
Who doesn’t love a sweet and cozy doggo? Nobody can deny that keeping your pet warm and comfortable during the winter months is extremely important, no matter if they’re a dog, cat, chicken or any...
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...
Ah, Facebook. The home of people who want to spy on their old school friends (or enemies) and see who got ugly and had 14 kids, people who can’t help but get themselves involved in...
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...
I may have mentioned a few dozen times that I used to live in Germany. We were lucky enough to spend a glorious year working in Hamburg and, apart from falling in love with the...
How to Knit a Baby Raglan Sweater for Newborns
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...