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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Chive Bonnet · Knitting Pattern
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....
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...