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5 Knits of Xmas ’21 – Candy Cane Cowl – Free Knitting Pattern
Way back in the day, I managed to put together the 12 Knits of Christmas – which was a popular series. However, this year, it’s 5 knitting projects. Mainly because the ol’ day job has been hectic (pandemic things) and also because I wanted to make sure they were all projects that were easy, would… Read more
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Striped Beanie – Free Knitting Pattern
Everyone needs a go-to pattern that can be churned out quickly as a gift. Here is such a pattern. It is a great project for people wanted to get into colour work, as the stripes as a simple task in this respect. In fun colours it is perfect for those kids, tweens and young teens….… Read more
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Lazy Cable Blanket – Free Knitting Pattern
If you are ever in need of a quick knitted gift, this chunky cable blanket always packs a punch. It knits up quickly on chunky yarn, and can be made with different colours or the same shade throughout. It will end up being a great size for a lap blanket or a throw. You will… Read more
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A Complicated Relationship… with yarn
Growing up I did a lot of knitting…. a whole lot. Then in my early teaching career, it took a back burner to all the things that needed to be developed for my job. When I broke my leg, the yarn came back in a vengeance, followed by the pattern design. Now I have a… Read more
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Roll Neck Tunic – Free Knitting Pattern
Well, this project has been on the go for a few years, and undergone a few trials… and I think I am happy with stating that this is the first size-inclusive pattern I have attempted to share with the internet. As such, it is a bit more of a challenge to understand than some, but… Read more
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Christmas is coming…
It’s that time again where it is summer down here in New Zealand, and all of a sudden the end of the year starts rolling around. Soon it will be shorts, tee shirts and Santa…. In the last few years, the concept of Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales have hit our shores. Whilst attempting… Read more
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