Mitre Jacket – a pattern
It was my birthday this weekend and as a celebration, I want to share with you my mitre jacket pattern which I’ve been working on. This pattern has been in my mind for a while and started life when I...
View ArticleEntrelac Laptop Cover – a Pattern
Entrelac, the knitting technique that creates a woven/plaited looking fabric, has been something that I wanted to try for quite a while. I came across the Tenney Park pullover on Knitty which really...
View ArticleLace + Geometry = Lacy Shrug: a Pattern
I am not a confident designer. I have ideas galore and projects a-plenty but I tend to shy away from sharing them/writing the patterns down as I don’t feel qualified. Over the summer, I was thinking...
View ArticleCrochet Circles Rug – a Pattern
It’s been a long time coming and my son has been more than patient – I have finally finished the rug that I promised him for our move out of London. In time for our second house move. Well, better late...
View ArticleKnitted hats and more hats – Two Patterns
So last week I was crocheting. This week, I’ve been knitting. This is the result: Knitted textured Pompom hat I love the colour and wanted to add texture to the hat (perhaps it’s a little over done...
View ArticleWhen a Scarf is not a Scarf – a Pattern
We’ve all been there – most people start with knitting them. You can never have too many after all! Of course, I’m talking about scarves. But they can be a bit boring to knit and what if you want to...
View ArticleCowl, Poncho Cape and Skirt – in One
If you’ve visited my blog before, you will probably know that I really like statement pieces and versatile items. The latest thing off my needles is another 3 in 1. And it is also easy – a mix of...
View ArticleLacy Scarf for Knitting Looms – a pattern
I’ve not played around with the knitting loom for quite a while and this poor scarf was left abandoned until recently. Here it is finally looking lacy and warm. After all the delay, it was actually...
View ArticleChunky Ribbed Body Warmer – a Pattern
I don’t think it’s possible to have too many short jackets to keep your upper body warm but leave your arms free to do things. Autumn is the perfect season for this sort of clothing and chunky yarn and...
View ArticleFelted Christmas Stocking – a Pattern
It’s been a while since I’ve played around with felting yarn – the last time was when I made a felted bag which is well-loved. That was my first time felting for a large project – I didn’t dare take...
View ArticleEasy Knit Stripy Baby Blanket – a pattern
Just in time for Christmas and in this case, just in time for the birth of a baby, I’ve finished the baby blanket. It was a special request – yarn colours specially picked and truth be told, it’s not...
View ArticleThe First Finished Project in 2015
I was peacefully knitting and planning the order of my WIPs for maximum effectiveness for completion when my husband rushed in and excitedly announced that he had a project for me. It is rare as hen’s...
View Article10 Beautiful (and FREE) Crochet projects
There are frequent occasions when I’m overawed by the beauty of things. Nature, human kindness, my children, the difference a smile can make. Oh yes, and crochet! Time and time again, I’ve come across...
View ArticleNorthern Lights Skinny Scarf – a Pattern
My first pattern for 2015 was inspired by the soon-to-come cruise to Norway that I’m taking with a friend. The colours and swirls of the hope-to-be-seen Northern Lights The real Northern Lights and a...
View ArticleA New Project – and a ribbing question
I’ve started knitting myself a new jumper. I’m using the lovely alpaca yarn that so spectacularly failed to turn into a double knitted jacket and I’ve reverted to the same principles that I did for my...
View ArticleTunisian Crochet – my new craft and pattern
One of my promises for 2015 to myself was to try Tunisian crochet. The blending of crochet and knitting has been intriguing me for a while. And the opportunity of buying more kit was just too tempting....
View Article5 Free Tunisian Crochet Patterns
Since I’ve been bitten by the Tunisian crochet bug, I’ve been scouring the web for good patterns. I’m not quite ready for striking out on my own with anything more complex than a scarf. I know that it...
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