I chose these muted colours to make a blanket for my chocolate brown leather sofa

This baby blanket was designed at the same time I made a cushion for my sunny garden. I loved the colours and named it summer spice baby blanket. It has a beautiful mustard coloured picot edge full of summer sunshine. The baby version is approximately 65cm x 65cm but it can be adapted to make an adult version.

This pattern is written in U.K. terms for both knitting and crochet instructions. It’s an easy pattern for beginners to get to grips with a 2x2 rib and experienced crafters will also enjoy this too. It’s a lovely design that you can modify and add a pompom, or just the flower as I have to make a Crazy Cactus tea cosy. It would make a lovely gif...

This fabulous vintage inspired baby blanket was born from my love of the Debbie Bliss Rialto Range. The yarn is springy to the touch, practical as it is machine washable and beautifully soft

This pattern uses just 9 colours to create a big, cosy, colourful blanket. You can leave it on the sofa for chilly days curled up with a hot chocolate, perfect.

This pattern is written in U.K. terms for both knitting and crochet instructions. It’s an easy pattern for beginners to get to grips with a 2x2 rib and experienced crafters will also enjoy this too. It’s a lovely vintage design, just the flower as I have to make a Crazy Cactus tea cosy. It would make a lovely gift or for a charity sale. There a...

This fabulous vintage inspired blanket was born from my love all things Cath Kidston. The brand is celebrating 25 years this year (2018) so a great way to celebrate and experiment with similar colours. You could try Stylecraft Special DK, Paint Box yarns, the possibilities are endless.

The inspiration for my tea cosy came from growing up as a kid in the 1970’s, surrounded by a colour palette of browns, orange and mustard that I didn’t appreciate at the time. We always visited my gran on a Sunday for tea and cake. She always had a knitted tea cosy and taught me to knit at an early age. I wasn’t that taken with knitting and my ...

Orla Kiely Granny Square Blanket