I am very excited to bring you this article today as it contains my very first video tutorial. Now, I’ll be the first to admit that it is not a great recording but I’m proud enough of it to publish it for the world to see so please be kind in any comments you may… Read More How To Knit The Granite Stitch
This free pattern will teach you how to make a scarf based on the granite stitch (see below). This pattern is ideal for advanced beginners so that you get to implement some new skills. If you would like to purchase the other two Granite Stitch Scarves you can get it here. Gauge To get the… Read More How To Knit A Basic Granite Stitch Scarf
This is a lovely quick knit hat pattern for children aged 3 months – 10 years. This pattern is all based around twisted knit stitches to create columns of little twisters that all meet up at the crown of the head. The pattern can be adjusted for adults but it is not included in the pattern but… Read More Little Twists Baby Hat Pattern
Recycling Yarn For New Projects As with any project you will undoubtedly decide to rip it out entirely at some point or another. This can be for many reasons which I wont go into here but the important result is that you can recycle that yarn you have just frogged and save yourself some money… Read More How To Relax Yarn After Frogging
The Rice Stitch Is a great textured pattern for beginners and more experienced knitters too. The basics of this textured pattern is all based around the knit and purl stitches and in which combination you use them. In this tutorial I will take you through how to create this stitch both on straight needles/working flat… Read More How To Knit The Rice Stitch
Repairing Ladders: How many times have you looked at your work and suddenly realised you’ve got the wrong stitch count and look to discover that you’ve dropped a stitch a few rows down now making a lovely ladder effect? There’s that moment when you wonder if you should rip everything back to below the dropped… Read More How To Pick Up A Dropped Stitch
Coffee cozies are a great way to help keep your beverage hot and to allow you to hold that scorching hot cup too. When I came across the crochet spike stitch I immediately fell in love with it and knew that it would be perfect for these coffee cozies. 10” Coffee Cozy Pattern There are… Read More How To Crochet A Coffee Cozy
I have just released a new pattern for some winter knitting and will soon have some other patterns to add to the Sleeping Bag collection. This pattern was inspired by one of customers who is due to have her baby at the end of the fall and wanted something to keep her little one warm… Read More Pattern Release: Hooded Braided Cable Baby Sleeping Bag
The Pineapple Motif has been around for a very long time and is considered to be a vintage addition to the art of crochet. This simple little pattern is very versatile in that it can be used for a wide variety of applications such as applique work using crochet thread and multiple pineapples to make… Read More How To Crochet The Pineapple Stitch
With winter on its way the little ones are going to need some extra warmth when outside and the Baby Bamboo Beanie Hat fits the bill perfectly. I would like to give you a free copy of my Bamboo Beanie Hat Pattern in the baby size as an early Christmas present so that you can get knitting… Read More Free Pattern: How To Make The Baby Bamboo Beanie Hat