Category: Patterns

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...

A pair of lacy hand-knitted socks in striped yarn: green, yellow, orange and brown

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...

A small girl sits in the garden wearing a crochet headscarf in shades of pink, blue and purple

Headscarf Hairband (or Headband) free crochet tutorial

Small daughter has a bit of a penchant for bandanas.  She has quite a selection already and they’re really useful for girls who don’t like wearing hats in the summer, and especially for wearing...