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...
You may have noticed that my designs have taken on a more natural, muted vibe lately (something I’m totally embracing) but don’t worry – I’m still a huge fan of colour! Mainly this is because...
Let’s be honest, one of the best ways to use up leftover yarn is by making hand towels or washcloths, right? If you’re anything like me and have a mountain of cotton yarn that never...
I don’t know what the weather’s like where you are, but here in the north of Spain, it’s been positively scorching! The idea of knitting or crocheting anything with heavy wool or acrylic right now...
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Much imitated but never beaten, The Mindful Blanket CAL is proudly celebrating its FIFTH (wow) anniversary! Since its launch in 2020 – mid-pandemic and amid 100% anxiety and stress for most of us – it’s...
We need to talk about velour and chenille yarn. Like, we seriously need to discuss it right now. I do not know about you, but this yarn has been wavering between being the absolute love...
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...
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...
Could this be my first-ever sewing tutorial on the blog? Oh, yes! Let’s get one thing straight: I am definitely not a sewist (nor do I pretend to be!), but I do absolutely love a...
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...
You’ll know by now that storage and anything related to craft spaces is my thing, and one of the best things about being crafty and ✨crochety✨ is being able to make your very own storage...
It seems like such a long time since I last shared a free pattern with you all, but sometimes you create a design that’s so good that you can’t help but share it! If you’ve...
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...
Can you remember what daily, boring, routine-based life was like before Covid-19 hit us all? Can you remember the school run? Can you remember having ‘normal’ problems, like the supermarket being sold out of your...
Every new season I try and change up my studio and refresh it a little with colours and items that I’m planning on using for my designs – it just helps with inspiration! I find...