From the Intro: I was putting a cotton pad in the bin the other night when I realised it is probably not so great environmentally. Yes, the cotton pads will bio-degrade but there’s the plastic wrap too. So I went hunting for patterns, as us knitters do, and ended up testing and writing some out. Watch this space as I may do more, hence (part 1)...

Most flat knit fingerless mittens don’t have thumbs and may have a seam. The difference with my pattern is that you knit the thumb as part of the mittens and you don’t have to mattress stitch a seam, they are seamless.

This is a fun, follow-on companion pattern to my Snowman (chocolate cover) decoration pattern.

This pattern is an ideal quick knit gift for that last minute present as its knitted with super chunky yarn on big needles. The Trellis Cowl is a versatile pattern. Change the button positions for a round or crossed over looks or make it longer for a super warm double wrap around. The lace pattern adds interest and will keep you warm. The moss,...

A lacy, quick to crochet, shawl pattern with two main sizes and guidance on how to make an intermediate or extra large size.

This is a versatile bag pattern that can be easily adapted to making a felt bag to suit any purpose. You could even add ribbon in as you knit to jazz it up!

This is an adaptable and quick little bag pattern that is just the right size for your business cards. You can keep it plain and simple for a professional look or dress it up to show your more creative side. This business card bag can be made to compliment your cards and used at networking events or craft shows alike.

Free bumble bee embellishment or motif pattern. Use to decorate your jeans, jacket, bag etc. or as a small patch.

This pattern was my first attempt at “really” designing anything. Made for a beginner’s knitting class in which I wasn’t really a beginner - there’s more history & reason behind this project on the pattern if you download it. So, I’m publishing this more as a reflection on how I wouldn’t write a pattern now, being a bit more ‘experienced’ w...

Based on the much loved minion’s from the films it will include instructions for making 6 different minions. Dave and Carl are pictured.

Want a boot topper but don’t want to knit in the round? Want stripes but not sure how to do them?

Using small amounts of dk create your own chocolate truffle/ferrero rocher snowman covers for the dinner table or to hang on the tree.

A Leprechaun chocolate truffle/ferrero roche cover just right for a bit of St Patrick’s day fun. You may even be able to fill him with a chocolate coin or to, although I haven’t tried.

This little boot should work out just big enough to fill with a chocolate around a Hero or Celebration size ready to hang on your tree.