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My Spring Knitting Plans 2025

As my knitting plans thus far have gone to plan – woohoo, it is time to roam around for new patterns to explore for the next few months of projects. I, unsurprisingly, have probably gone overboard with the sheer volume of patterns I have dug out, but more the merrier. I have a range of
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how to make an icord

How to Make an I-Cord with Double Point Needles (DPNs)

I recently learnt how to make I-Cords with double-point needles (DPNS) and it was a million times easier than I ever expected it to be. This is a must-know for any knitter and can be used to make straps, handles, trims and embellishments to your knitted projects. In this blog, I’ll guide you through making
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Top Tips for adding buttons to your knitting

If you’re in the process of knitting your first project that requires buttons, or simply looking for some new tips or tricks to up your knitting, this post is for you. I recently knitted one of my first projects with button holes and this is what I learnt… Count your Rows Make sure you count
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The Amelia Knitted Vest & The Bowret Progress Updates!

It has taken what feels like a millennia but I have finally finished my Amelia vest from Hobbii. This free pattern was designed by PomPom for Hobbii, and I have truly enjoyed making it. It has presented some challenges along the way – in which I had to enlist my partners help in creating a
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FREE Cat Knitting and Crochet Projects

If you are like me and have cats, the idea of dressing them up is a bit daunting, until you throw the word YARN into the sentence. Like any knitter, as soon as the concept for a new project comes into my head I am off buying yarn, printing patterns and away we go. This
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Free Novelty Dog Costumes You Can Knit

The internet is full of free and wonderful patterns, and when it comes to your furry friends, there are plenty of fun and entertaining novelty dog outfit knitting patterns out there. In this blog, I am going to share with you my favourite free knitting patterns for dogs! Caron’s Hot Diggety Hot Dog Coat Pattern
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