These Two Tone striped mitts are worked in a 4ply yarn, Spindrift, from Jamiesons of Shetland which is 100% pure Shetland wool. Other 4ply yarns may be substituted but may not give the same result.

This is a pattern for four different washcloths in pure cotton dk yarn. I have used Erika Knight Gossypium cotton which has high ethical production values. In these days of doing our bit to save the planet, we should be using cotton cloths like these instead of packet wipes for cleaning hands and removing make up.

This large, soft shawl is my “go-to” wrap on chilly evenings. It travels with me everywhere as a much loved and familiar comforter in the way children have a “blankie”. Try to use lovely soft pure wool for that touch of luxury, and softness and warmth on the skin.

This is a very straightforward asymmetric shawl pattern using lovely ombre shades from Scheepjes Whirl range.

Kay’s Cowl was inspired by my good friend Kay following a conversation we had about shawl and scarf designs. Its a three colour cowl worked in two broad stripes of contrasting yarns with a thin third colour stripe worked across both of the main colours. The pattern is written in UK notation and other nationalities will need to convert to their ...

Unisex adult beanie in Aran yarn with Fair Isle design.

This blanket is made from luxurious Rowan Big Wool, a 100% pure wool with a deep loft and soft texture. The entire project is worked in knit stitch (garter stitch) only. The yarn is luxurious, warm and cosy and makes a lovely squashy thick blanket for buggies, prams and snuggle times.

Fingerless mittens, crafted in moss/seed stitch with stocking stitch detail to the thumb.

This is a warm and cosy hat knitted in the round in Aran yarn. Its a unisex design for adults with a Fair Isle pattern. I choose Jamiesons of Shetland pure 100% wool Heather Aran. It makes a thick and warm hat which, with wear and careful washing, will felt nicely until he hat feels more like fabric than yarn.

This baby blanket is made up of a series of stripes in stocking stitch with a moss stitch border and a broad mid section with a BABY motif in reverse stocking stitch.

This baby blanket is made up of a series of stripes in stocking stitch and reverse stocking stitch with a moss stitch border and a broad mid section with a BABY motif in reverse stocking stitch.

Make sure to cut the lengths for the tassels before you start, then knit the yarn until it runs out for a really chunky super long scarf