This square is designed to be a central focus for an afghan / blanket surrounded by other squares which meet the standard 12 inch worsted weight definitions. As such the final stitch count is 79 stitches per side (= 39 sts x 2 squares, + 1 st for the join).

This is the November 2023 main square for Ravelry’s Block a Month (BAM) CAL. Come join in a fun and enthusiastic group, making as many or as few squares as you like.

All proceeds from the sale of this pattern will be returned to the Flower Power Fund in aid of Marie Curie UK , Registered Charity, England and Wales (207994), (which supports people living with terminal illness).

I was swatching this stitch pattern to use in another design, but it really demanded its own showcase. A 4 row pattern, offset to form an 8 row repeat, means it’s easy to memorise.

Imagine a long cold drink with bubbles of fizz, ice cubes and streams of condensation running down the side of the glass.

Multi-buy discount available with purchase of all my 24 inch patterns: Sudbury, Melford, Hadleigh and Lavenham. Prior purchases count.

Worked from a single ball of colour changing yarn, the cushion construction transforms a simple pattern repeat into a stunning item. Stitch charts can be found beneath the written pattern. A guide to choosing the appropriate cushion pad size for the size of the finished crochet piece is also provided.

Worked from a single ball of colour changing yarn, the cushion construction transforms a simple pattern repeat into a stunning item. Stitch charts can be found beneath the written pattern.

This is the December 2022 main square for the 2022 Crochet Block a Month CAL.

Designed for Granny Square Day 2022 (August 15th) - an annual event organised by Simply Crochet magazine.

Multi-buy discount available with purchase of all my 24 inch patterns: Melford, Hadleigh and Lavenham. Prior purchases count.

A sophisticated cocktail of favourite Sock Madness competition elements: elegant twisted ribs, leaf-like motifs and an unexpected method for the small berry-like bobbles.

Day 7 of the December 2021 Love and Joy Blanket CAL hosted by bearrye and knottiehooks. (Ravelry download free on this day only).

Foxash is a place that only properly exists in the past. It was one of the Land Settlement Association’s horticultural sites from the 1930’s until the 1980’s. Initially to help with post WW1 unemployment, the sites became important food producers during WW2. Some greenhouses and horticultural activity still exist in the area in North Essex.

A versatile design which can be made in a single colour or multiple colours. The sample uses 4 colours in each square. Each sample colour is used once in each segment (i.e. each colour is used to work each round of the design once, but across 4 different squares).

This is the September 2021 main square for Ravelry’s Block a Month (BAM) CAL.

Multi-buy discount available with purchase of all my 24 inch patterns: Melford, Hadleigh and Lavenham. Prior purchases count.

This pattern contains: written instructions, charted instructions, layout diagrams and photos for tricky stitch placements. It has been tested and tech edited.

A single skein cowl project. If you have a colour pop or variegated skein and want to emphasise the pop or a specific colour, place your popcorn to make these colours stand out.

In 2020 I joined a blanket yarn club, not really knowing what I wanted to make - just that it had to be more portable than the full single bed size blanket I had made from knitted mitred squares the year before.

When I was crafting my own winter wreath I found that the commonly available patterns were not quite the right scale for my project, so I decided to make my own.

Multi-buy discount available with purchase of all my 24 inch patterns: Melford, Hadleigh and Lavenham. Prior purchases count.

This is the May 2020 main square for the Block a Month CAL. We are a really friendly group, and you are welcome to join us at 2020 Crochet Block a Month CAL

Create this bold and beautiful blanket that has been designed by Jacqui Goulbourn, this blanket relies on texture and geometric colour placement to create its impact. The mosaic effect is created using filet mesh stitch patterns on different rounds which then interlock together. This pattern uses the yarn Rowan Pure Wool Worsted which is soft, ...

This square has been designed to fit the standard of 12 inches when worked in worsted weight yarn. When worked in thinner yarn the square will be smaller. My samples were worked in Stylecraft DK and measure 8.5 inches.

A bright and beautiful baby blanket.

A swirling geometric design that has interest at every turn.

This square has been designed for the Julie Anne Yeager 2019 Block a Week CAL.

This design has a story ….

I love the cake style yarn balls currently available. This design is a square using a single full cake in a repeating pattern.

This beautiful, colourful Beaulieu Blanket is brought to you by Jacqui Goulbourn who is a knit and crochet designer, as an accountant by profession she finds inspiration in numbers and geometric shapes to create some beautiful, unique patterns and geometric foundations. Beaulieu Blanket’s inspiration was from Henry VIII’s forgotten Tudor Palace...

Crochet up this charming and cosy hexagon garden blanket. Jacqui has combined her love of numbers and patterns with crochet to create this gorgeous blanket, just ready to be crocheted together and add that splash of joy to your living room. The warming shades result in a soft and snuggly blanket to curl up under to keep you toasty warm.

September 2018’s BAMCAL main square.

The 3rd of the Suffolk Blanket squares, Kersey is named after the picture postcard village with the church on the hill, and ford across the road at the bottom.

The second of the Suffolk Blanket Squares.

1st October BAM CAL release: Join in at 2017 Crochet Block A Month CAL

These socks were inspired by the landscape of Giant’s Causeway in County Antrim on the Northern Irish coast. The distinctive hexagonal columns were formed from the mineral basalt. This pattern features hexagonal motifs and defined columns of texture.

The town of Maldon in Essex, England is known for its production of sea salt. This pattern combines the gently lapping waves of the estuary waters with a crystalline pattern to represent the salt.

The 9th annual Sock Madness competition is now over. This pattern was available to everyone in return for a donation to Medicine sans Frontier (Doctors without Borders) - until the p/hop site became unavailable. It is now a free Ravelry download.

A cuff-down sock with a lace panel back and front, and twisted stitch panels for interest.

This square has been designed to fit the convention of 12 inches with worsted weight yarn. Using yarn of a different weight will produce a different size. The sample was worked in DK on a 4.5mm hook to produce a 9 inch square.

This square is the first of a series inspired by children’s stories, in this case “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” by Eric Carle.

This is the September 2012 UK Sock Knitters KAL Mystery Sock design.

Three sizes are given in this pattern with a mathematical theme. Choose your normal sock yarn and needles and match to the nearest size, bearing in mind that many people find they knit colour work at a tighter gauge.

Note: This should come out at 12” if using worsted weight yarn and a 5mm (H) or 5.5mm (I) hook.

This should come out at 12” if crocheted with Worsted weight yarn on a 5.5mm (I) hook