Last year was both a good and a bad time to be a woman. It started with a worldwide movement and marches, where I sent hats off to my friends to march in, both for the Women’s March and the Science marches later on. This year the marches are planned again. I’m not sure if…
Hello all. A few days ago you were meant to be seeing this post… but instead I tipped a cup of coffee directly into my laptop… and now I’m working from my iPad… so it’s just taken a little longer to sort this all out. However, here it is. The Messy Bun Hat Pattern has…
And it is the last day! I hope you have enjoyed this list of 12 things, all pretty quick to make. Here is the last one. From start to finish, it takes less than an hour. Christmas Hat Bauble This is literally the shortest knit I have ever produced. Insane. You will need: 4mm needles…
In winter I love holding a coffee in my hands, and basically taking a moment to think. Here is a quick knit coffee cozy knit in the round, with a subtle Christmas tree. Make one of these for a quick stocking stuffer or last minute gift idea… include a mug, fancy coffee, or a coffee…
As a quick knit, there is nothing easier than super chunky yarn. Here is a cushion that knits quickly, looks cool, and is shaped like a cracker or a bon-bon. You will need: Super chunky yarn 20mm knitting needles Giant cable needle (or a marker to use as a cable needle) Darning needle Fabric square…
Boot toppers have been a staple for years, but I thought I would give these a Santa twist. You can wear these upwards, and they look like regular boot toppers. Fold them over and your boots instantly become Santa Boots. Handy. You will need: 5mm straight needles DK fluffy white yarn Darning needle Cast on…
Well, I am famous for my Christmas themed jewellery 😂 at least, in Steel Magnolias I got to make the tree and all the bad Christmas crafts. It was a good time. Here is a pattern for a knitted tree brooch. You will need 4mm needles Green and brown DK yarn Darning needle Pinback or…
