Basic 6ply boot socks – free pattern and tutorial
One of the things about owning a dog is that you’re out every day, whatever the weather. I learned early on that walking in anything other than wellies or walking boots was a mistake...
Category: Patterns
Neat Ripple Socks – free pattern and tutorial
Ever since I made my Neat Ripple blanket, I’ve fancied a pair of socks to match. There’s something about those undulating stripes that make me feel calm – perhaps it’s because they remind me...
Swirly Slouchy Hat – free pattern
Ooh, just look at what I’ve got! It’s a skein of the most squeezeable, squishable, strokeable, smoochable softest baby alpaca yarn I’ve ever got my hands on. In fact, I’m finding it hard to keep...
Simple Twisted Cowl pattern
Earlier this year, Black Sheep Wools asked me if I’d like to trial some new Noro yarn that they were bringing into stock for the autumn season. I’ve often looked at Noro (and in particular...
Basic 4ply Socks pattern and tutorial – easy beginner sock knitting!
This free basic sock pattern and tutorial shows you how to knit socks using 4ply yarn, with step-by-step instructions suitable for beginners. If you’ve always wanted to learn to knit socks, this is a...
Watercress Leaves Socks – free pattern and tutorial
As you’ll know from earlier posts, I love knitting socks, but sometimes it’s not as straightforward as you’d expect. Have you ever had a ball of yarn that just can’t decide what it wants...
