Tutorial, Video

How To Knit The Granite Stitch

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

Free Patterns, Video

How To Knit A Basic Granite Stitch Scarf

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

Patterns

Little Twists Baby Hat Pattern

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

Tutorial

How To Knit The Rice Stitch

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

Tutorial

How To Pick Up A Dropped 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

Patterns

Pattern Release: Hooded Braided Cable Baby Sleeping Bag

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

Free Patterns, Hats

Free Pattern: How To Make The Baby Bamboo Beanie Hat

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

Free Patterns, Hats

Free Pattern: Girls Braided Cable Knitted Headband

With winter fast approaching here in chilly England I’ve been busy making up some Christmas presents with this wonderful pattern. I would like to share with you the girls size headband pattern as a freebie as it’s so quick and easy to whip up in a couple of hours – just don’t get distracted with… Read More Free Pattern: Girls Braided Cable Knitted Headband

Patterns

Pattern: Fleece Lined Baby Footmuff

Winter has crept up on us again and I’ve been working on this new pattern. I wanted to have a version of the Hooded Baby Sleeping Bag Pattern that could be adapted to become a foot-muff (leg warmer for a pushchair if you’re not from the UK). This way I have something for the new-born babies up… Read More Pattern: Fleece Lined Baby Footmuff

Tutorial

How To Knit The Bamboo Stitch

The Bamboo Stitch is one of my favourite stitches to use in many of my projects. When worked with thicker yarn such as worsted, Aran, or chunky you get a really cozy fabric knit up really quickly and when using lighter yarns such as sport weight or fingering you create an airy fabric that’s great… Read More How To Knit The Bamboo Stitch