This pattern is available for free at Crafts from the Cwtch Blog, or you can purchase a PDF copy for offline use (or printing), for a small fee

This versatile oversized shawl (or cape) is comfort knitting at its best. Knit flat from the top-down, this is a simple design which makes the most of this beautiful self-striping yarn.

By request, this pattern and the accompanying tutorials are now available to download as a printable PDF. The 7-page document includes the written as well as step-by-step photos for all stitches used and links to slow-motion videos (left- and right-handed). They are still available for free on Crafts from the Cwtch Blog

On chilly days, when you want to add interest to a plain outfit, or when you just want something comforting and snuggly to throw on, this reversible any-way-up cowl will fit the bill perfectly. It’s eye-catching, soft, cosy and easy-to-wear. It’s also very easy to make… but that can be your little secret!

Please note that this download is for the colour work chart only - the written pattern is available for free on Crafts from the Cwtch blog

Chilly hands and wrists are no fun and, if you like to have your fingers and thumbs free, arm warmer mitts are a great solution. The Leaf Collector’s Mitts feature a pretty leaf design (naturally) with just enough lace to add interest, but not enough to let the draughts in.

This quick one-skein shawlette is a perfect travel companion. Wear it around the neck to keep air conditioner blasts at bay, or over your shoulders as a lightweight traditional shawl. With the addition of the button (cuff)links it turns into an elegant shrug which looks cute over a casual summer vest or elegant over an evening dress.

Super-sized and super-snuggly, this strikingly simple project is a great introduction to triangular shawl knitting. I love versatile garments, so with the addition of a strategically placed icord, it is quickly and easily transformed into a poncho… it’s a “ponshawl”.

Easy to knit and easy to wear, this reversible oversized wrap is sure to become a seasonal favourite. Using super-chunky merino yarn, it is made up of five seperate squares that are knit-in-the round, with alternating knit and purl elements and three different increases which make a subtle geometric pattern. The squares are then sewn together a...