This International Women’s Day we are celebrating women who work in, for and with the natural world. My starting point for this exploration was the discovery on the Forestry England website of an article from 2021 about women working in forestry in various capacities and also another blog article, ‘10 powerful women in nature’, that shares the ...

This cosy, slouchy beanie features simple stripes and a deep brim that folds back for extra warmth. Knit in the round in super soft Malabrigo Chunky, this easy beanie is quick to knit and will keep you warm all through the winter whether you’re walking on the wide open beaches of Northumberland or taking the dog around the block!

These cowls take their inspiration from the theme for International Women’s Day 2023: #EmbraceEquity, which explores the importance differences between equality and equity. The sale of this pattern includes a £3 donation to women’s charities, which will be split between UK charity Refuge and the international charity Nomi Network

£3 from the sale of this pattern will be divided between Refuge and Nomi network: both charities that work to improve the lives of women. For more information about their work please visit:

This snug and cosy bobble hat features a simple stranded chevron design and a deep brim that folds back for extra warmth. Easy and quick to knit in the round, this hat will be on your head in no time!

A simple rectangular lace scarf knitted in a traditional leaf lace pattern.

A simple 4ply leaf lace pattern to make a rectangular scarf or a cowl.

A simple one-row pattern, knitted flat in two subtly contrasting colours, is all it takes to create this elegant cowl that looks as good inside as out!

A soothing one-row pattern, knitted flat in ‘mistake’ ribbing, creates this simple but elegant scarf.

This cowl combines two different spiral patterns in contrasting colours to create beautiful textures and a satisfying knit.

A simple pair of fingerless mitts, suitable for beginner knitters. Worked flat, in a choice of sizes, these mitts are a great way to practice basic techniques and produce a finished pair of mitts from just one 50g ball of yarn.

This simple Aran-weight scarf is a great project for beginner knitters. Its simple shape and textured stitch patterns give lots of opportunity to practice the basics!

A simple and stylish beanie in twisted rib. A perfect project for that special skein of cosy DK yarn. Worked in the round in a choice of three sizes, this stretchy beanie works well with or without a pompom.