There are many different makes and models of vintage tractors around, and this pattern can be adapted to look like most of them, with a few simple colour changes or alterations to the radiator grill, exhaust pipe or headlights. This one is based on a Fordson Major and was knitted especially for a tractor-crazy farmer! His doesn’t have headlight...

The Avro Lancaster is the most famous and successful RAF heavy bomber of World War II. It was made even more famous by the 1955 film, The Dam Busters, which tells the story of Operation Chastise, the 1943 attack on German dams. This knitted version would make a superb addition to any collection of RAF or war memorabilia, or for Armed Forces or ...

Even the biggest arachnophobe won’t be frightened of this spider! He has bendy legs, made by using pipe cleaners (with the sharp end concealed within the body) so you can attach him onto sticks or garden canes. He is a quick and easy knit, and is suitable for a novice knitter

My grandsons are crazy about tractors! I asked them what colours they would like their tractors to be; the eldest chose blue and the youngest chose red. You could knit one in any colour you like, of course. John Deere green, with yellow on the wheels and a yellow stripe embroidered with duplicate stitch would look great! You could also sew goog...

This knitted army tank is really easy to knit and is so versatile. It makes a fabulous toy for a little one, but it’s also great in displays for Armed Forces Day, Remembrance Sunday and so on, as well as charity fundraising or post box toppers. It measures approximately 7” in all directions and can be made to look even better with the addition ...

My granddaughter is a huge fan of the Disney film, ‘Frozen’ and is particularly keen on Princess Elsa, so I decided to knit one for her. Elsa is knitted in double knit yarn and filled with toy stuffing. She measures about 30cm/12” tall. Elsa’s cape is pale blue in the film, but I was stash busting and used up the last bit of sparkly white I had...

This is a miniature version of the original, cushion sized London Bus; this one fits in the palm of your hand and can also be decorated in a way you choose. I designed this version in May 2022, so I chose to decorate it with references to Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations. You could embroider it with a name and date of birth instead

Now you can knit your own motorhome and save on diesel costs! These motorhomes are knitted in double knit yarn on 4mm needles, and are really easy to knit. There are two different styles, with or without overcab, both from the same pattern. You can also easily adjust the length so it doesn’t matter how long your motorhome is. Once you have knit...

Knit your own London Bus with this easy to follow pattern! The bus is knitted using double knit yarn on size 4mm needles and is even suitable for a novice knitter. You can personalise it too, perhaps with a name and year of birth

If you ever wanted your own campervan, now’s your chance! This Campervans by Campergran knitting pattern clearly shows how to create numerous makes and models from just one, easy to follow, pattern.

With this cosy, multi-striped sweater, your dog feels warm but looks cool, and if you knit it in your favourite football team colours, you can watch the match together in style!

With this cosy striped sweater, your dog feels warm but looks cool, and if you knit it in your favourite football team colours, you can watch the match together in style!

This super cosy sweater is knitted in sports weight yarn for extra cosiness, but if you can’t find sports weight, Aran is a good substitute. I recommend using a washable yarn although the v-shaped tummy panel does help to avoid little accidents! I knitted it in a nice, variegated yarn but you can use any colour you like. You could knit the rib ...

Whether you call this cute little creature a ladybird or a ladybug, you’d love to see her flying around your garden! She is knitted in stocking stitch, using double knit yarn on 3mm (size 11) needles, but you could you use 3.25mm (size 10) instead, as gauge is not important, so long as the knit is tight enough for the stuffing not to show. You’...

This little wasp would love to visit your flower bed… or picnic! He is knitted in garter stitch, which gives him texture and makes him really quick and easy to knit. He is knitted in double knit yarn on 3mm (size 11) needles, but you could you use 3.25mm (size 10) instead, as gauge is not important, so long as the knit is tight enough for the s...

This cute bumble bee has such a smiley face, you’d love to see him on your flowers! He is knitted in garter stitch, which gives him texture and makes him really quick and easy to knit. He is knitted in double knit yarn on 3mm (size 11) needles, but you could you use 3.25mm (size 10) instead, as gauge is not important, so long as the knit is tig...