This Christmas fun pattern package includes:

I have never designed a Santa Claus before, or Father Christmas as we say in the UK. I’m not sure why, perhaps because there are already some really good patterns “out there”. But customers repeatedly ask me for one every Christmas so here we are.

I’m always trying to think of something new to add a little extra to the Christmas dinner table and something for guests to take home as a keepsake. This year I thought these novelty characters would be just the thing. You could fill the baskets with sweets or chocolate, yes a Chocolate Orange does fit! Or small personal gifts for each guest.

For each charm you will need:

Mr and Mrs Gnome Tidy are a very handy couple, they love to look after all your crafting notions while you are working and have them on hand when you need them. Or one of them would make a lovely gift for a crafty friend. They could be used for other things of course, make-up brushes, desk tidy or even kitchen utensils.

Cowslip can be worked in Aran/Worsted Weight yarn using 3.5mm needles and will measure approximately 12 inches/31cm or double knit/lightweight worsted using 2.75mm needles and will measure approximately 10 inches/26cm. All this information is included on the pattern.

This listing is for a PDF download, not the finished item or a printed and posted pattern. It is written in English only.

This pattern includes the directions for the bauble cover and 6 characters, Santa; Fairy; Gnome; Elf; Girlie Gnome; and Girlie Elf. You will need 8cm polystyrene baubles, double knit yarns, 3mm straight needles for the bauble cover and 2.5mm straight knitting needles for the characters, 8mm toy safety eyes, and toy safety stuffing.

I have designed Polar and Grizzly Bear Cousins specifically for super chunky faux fur yarns, a bit more than super chunky in my opinion. I have included links to these yarns on the pattern. If you wish to use thinner yarns please adjust your needle size to at least 2 sizes smaller than recommended needle size on the ball band.

Ginger and Snap Elves measure 10 inches/26cm from head to toe. They are knitted flat, feet, legs, and body in one piece, head, arms, and ears are knitted separately and attached. I have included a step by step making up guide to help you with lots of photos, hints, and tips. They are actually the same size as the Tree Fairy I published last yea...

Do you remember your first day starting school? It’s one of those memories that stay forever. I remember my first teacher and the first book I learnt to read, the series was call Janet and John. Many of you will have little ones starting school for the first time soon. How special they would feel with their very own companion to hold their hand...

Dingleberry Duckling stands at 7.5 inches/17cm. The feet, legs, and body are knitted as one piece and assembled. Head and wings are knitted separately and sewn in place. All pieces are knitted flat on a pair of 2.5mm straight knitting needles.

Meet Burdock Bunny. He’s a very cuddly bunny design especially for the lovely super chunky faux fur yarns or chunky chenille yarns. I have listed the yarn brands on the pattern but I would suggest Sirdar Alpine; James C Brett Chinchilla or Scheepje’s Furry Tails. Chenilles I have tried are James C Brett Flutterby and Cygnet Chenille Chunky, the...

This pattern is a continuation of the Comfort Critters, which has proved to be very popular. You can use either double knit/light weight worsted/8ply, needle size 2.5mm or Aran/worsted weight/10ply, needle size 3mm. The double knit critter works out to be approximately 6.5 inches/16 cm tall and the Aran weight is approximately 7.5 inches/19 cm....

This listing is for an instant downloadable knitting pattern, not a printed and post pattern or the finished item. This pattern is written in English.

My granddaughter, Poppy, asked me to knit a fairy for the top of her tree. Of course the fairy had to be purple with lots of bling and twinkles.

This is Fig Bear. I designed him specifically for super chunky faux fur yarns, a bit more than super chunky in my opinion. If you wish to use thinner yarns please adjust your needle size to at least 2 sizes smaller than recommended needle size on the ball band.

When you are visiting woodlands and forests it’s important to watch where you put your feet because there are little people playing in the patches of sunlight coming through the trees. 

Puss Cat is knitted flat on two needles and assembled. Feet, legs and body knitted as one piece (with hip joints for easy sitting), ears, arms and tail separately and sewn on. Full assembly guide with photos and tips included.

I was asked to design a cap or Peaky Blinders cap for Elderberry Bunny. In this pattern I have used Double Knit on 3mm needles, but if you have worked an Aran/Worsted weight bunny I would suggest you use Aran/Worsted weight and 3.5mm needles.

This listing is for an instant downloadable knitting pattern. It is not a printed and posted pattern and it is not for the finished item. This listing is written in English only. Due to the nature of pdf instant download refunds will not be given.

The Gnomies are knitted flat from boots, legs, body and head. The arms are knitted separately and attached. Also included in this pattern are simple outfits including hat, dungarees and smock dress.

Every year I try to dream up new ideas to help celebrate Christmas and I’ve noticed that elves are very popular as gifts or decorations. These little Elfie Twins fit into both categories, lovely for children’s stockings or to use as decorations, peeping through the branches of your Christmas tree or standing on shelves and tables helping to spr...

Because my lovely daughter in law (midwife) was telling me that we are experiencing a bit of a baby boom just now and I’m often asked for ideas to knit for a new baby I designed this door/wall wreath for a new baby’s bedroom.

These critters are knitted from head to toe in one piece, front legs, ears and tails are knitted separately and sewn in place. The twist is their tummies are stuffed with polyester pellets, hence the name Poly Pals. As with all my designs they are knitted flat on 2 needles, and assembled.

At first I was thinking these would be nice for children’s bedroom doors at Easter. And then I thought perhaps they would be nice as children’s room decorations. The pattern includes directions for a Duck, Bunny and Lamb. You can play with different adornments, perhaps paper or silk flowers or Easter decorations. Have fun sorting through your s...

Introducing Sleepy Puppy to you. This puppy is knitted from his toes to his nose in one piece. His front legs, ears and tail are knitted separately and sewn on. There is a choice of two tails, long and upright waggy tail. There are two ear shapes too, one option is long and straight, the other is shorter and shaped.

Gnelfy and his sister Gnevie are nisses or tomtes or to me gnomes.

The list of characters on this pattern include, Snowman, Fairy, Gnomes and an Elf and also the directions to knit a cover for the polystyrene ring . I have included a few extras which can be used to decorate the finished wreath, leaves and flowers.

Cattytude can be worked in Aran/Worsted Weight and will measure 10 inches/26cms or Double knit/Lightweight worsted and will measure 9 inches/22cms, needle sizes recommendations are above. If you use Aran for Cattytude please use Aran for the outfits, if you use Double Knit for Cattytude please use Double Knit for the outfits.

This is a free download, created just for you to celebrate our heroes during this frightening time.

Introducing Dinky Duckling and Bo Bunny. I designed these two little friends mainly to bust some fuzzy yarn stash I had left over from Dorsey Duckling. I found I had only used a tiny amount of the second ball and either these two can be knitted with the remainder of that second ball.

Dorsey Duckling sits at 10 inches/25cms and stands at 12 inches/30cms. I have used a fuzzy yarn but he can easily be knitted from a plain Aran/Worsted weight and be just as sweet.

Honeyberry Bear measures 14 inches/36cms from head to toe or 9 inches/23cms sitting. A perfect bear for a child’s best friend.

These are a fun quick knit. What I would call TV knitting. You can cast on and just knit while watching TV. Lovely as a stocking filler for little ones.

I have designed Wildberry Bear specifically for the recommended yarns listed below. These are super chunky yarns, a bit more than super chunky in my opinion. If you wish to use thinner yarns please adjust your needle size to at least 2 sizes smaller than recommended needle size on the ball band.

I thought these are a fun idea for Christmas, something a little different. The stockings can be kept safe and brought out every year to add to your family traditions, Christmas in my house is all about tradition and I like to include old ones from my own parents and grandparents and add new ones that hopefully my boys and grandchildren will pa...

Gnorse and his sister Gnilla are nisses or tomtes or to me gnomes.

Little handfuls of comforts, I originally designed these for babies, using cotton with sewn in eyes and noses. After I had tried them in both double knit/light weight worsted and Aran/worsted weight, I thought it would be fun to try fuzzy yarns for perhaps older children.

DOLLY DRESS UP is a fun knit for any little person who enjoys playing and dressing up. She can be worked in Aran/Worsted Weight or Double Knit/Lightweight Worsted. Guides for both weight yarns are included in the package.

Blueberry bear is just 10 inches or 25cms tall.

LOGANBERRY LAMB measures approximately 11 inches/28cms from head to toe. His feet, legs and body are knitted as one piece, flat and assembled. His head, ears and arms are knitted separately and sew on. I have included a very detailed step-by-step assembly guide, which is full of photos and tips to help you create a lovely lamb for someone speci...

My First Cuddly has been designed to be baby’s first toy. It is small enough to be popped into a pocket or nappy bag, to have on hand when needed.

MISS TILLY TIDY is just the companion you need to help you keep your bits and pieces tidy while you work. She can be used as knitting or crochet companion, desk tidy or kitchen helper. She has two deep pockets and three small. Just the right sizes to hold knitting needles, crochet hooks, small scissors, cottons and threads, stitch holders and m...

I have been asked many times to design hats to match the Animal Scarves I published a few years ago. Sorry it’s taken me so long.

This package includes directions for:

Now my grandchildren have gone back to school after the long summer break, thoughts turn to Christmas. What could be nicer than a lovely snuggly snowman to cuddle up to in the coming cold winter nights?

FARIBA THE FAIRY is a magical celebration fairy. She can be created for Christmas or a birthday girl. Add as much sparkle as you can, raid your beads and ribbons for anything with added glitz!

Bumbleberry Bear is a very large bear! He measures 19 inches/48cm from head to toe. Talking of toes, he has very large feet, these measure 5 inches/13cm; I’m guessing he’s going just have to grow into those feet.

Mulberry stands at 6 inches/15cm. His feet/legs and body are knitted in one piece, flat and assembled. Head, ears, arms and tail are knitted separately and attached. This pattern includes a detailed step-by-step assembly guide, which is full of photos to help you achieve the perfect little mouse. It is a good idea to just print off the pattern ...

My granddaughter, Poppy, loves bags and she loves kittens. This design covers both.

Elderberry Bunny measures approximately 10 inches/28 cms from foot to top of the head, not including ears. The feet, legs and body are knitted in one piece. Head, ears, arms and tail are knitted separately and sewn on. All pieces are knitted flat and assembled, assembly guide is included.

Little Ted the Bear is a sweet little bear, measuring just 10 inches/25 cms. Little Ted is a stand-alone bear and has the choice of outfits, tutu and ballet pumps or aviator hat, boots and scarf. All parts are knitted flat and assembled; I have included a step-by-step assembly guide to help you create a perfect bear.

This is Perty the Penguin ready for winter in his aviator hat and warm wooly boots. He measures 12 inches/30cms if worked in Aran/Worsted Weight yarn or 10 inches/25cms if worked in Double Knit/Light Worsted Weight yarn (needle sizes for both weights included in directions).

If you prefer to make a Double Knit Jingle Jangle the yarns are the same quantity but needle sizes should be 3mm/3US for the elf and 3.5mm/4US for hat and dungarees. A smaller safety eye would be advisable too, 10mm.

These sweet characters are knitted using 4ply/fingering yarn oddments on a size 2mm needle.

MIDI MONKEY is a friendly but cheeky monkey. His feet, legs and body are knitted in one piece and seamed along the back and inside leg. He is knitted flat and assembled. He has hip, knee and elbow joints, which makes him a very flexi monkey. These joints are very easy to create, just a simple seam sewn during the making up process.

Huggleberry Bear is knitted flat and assembled. A helpful assembly file has been included with your purchase and also a step by step paw pad embroidery tutorial has been included. I hope you find both of these files helpful.

I’ve been asked to design a Big Bear that is easy to dress and to design outfits for children to dress a bear. This is the result.

TAYBERRY BEAR is a freestanding bear, knitted to stand only. His feet, legs and body are knitted in one piece and seamed along the back and inside leg. He is knitted flat and assembled. I have included a detailed step-by-step assembly guide, which is full of photos, hints and tips to help you to create a perfect Tayberry Bear.

Pocket Poppet is just 10 inches/24 cms standing tall. She is knitted flat on a pair of straight knitting needles. The legs and body are knitted as one piece with a simple sewn seam between inside leg to outside leg to create a hip joint. The hair is simply a knitted wig, using eyelash or faux fur yarn, which has three styles and is sewn on once...

This is a package of 4 sweet woodland animals. The pack includes:

Did you know that the collective noun for a group of hedgehogs is an array? Nope I didn’t either, looked it up on google.

After publishing Toys from the Toybox I had a lot of requests for more characters. Hence the need to publish a Part II to the Toybox.

While minding my grandchildren last winter I realised getting them to wear and keep a scarf on was quite a chore. So I gave it some thought and came up with these fun scarves and they love them and more importantly want to wear them to keep cosy.

A dear friend in US has been asking me to design a rat for a couple of years. Not being a rat lover I put her off but eventually I decided to give it a go. I’m very pleased with how has sweet this little rattie work out, still not a rat lover, but getting there!

I designed this package to match up with the Midi Cuddles Blankies. Think how lovely it would be to gift a Cuddles Blankie with a matching toy. The leg/body pieces for all character are the same stitch/row count. The lamb has it’s own directions as he is mostly knitted in garter stitch.

This pattern contains 5 characters for you to create for a special baby. There are four blanket options, frilly edge round and square or corded edge round and square. Finished blanket measurements are approximately 14 Inches/34cms Square or diameter. This may vary depending on yarn choice of course.

I love ducks, I used to collect them but it got a bit out of hand when everyone gave me ducks for Christmas; birthday; Mother’s Day and any day!! I’ve seen a lot of toy ducks that lay down but never seen a knitting pattern for one so thought I’d try and Lazy Dazy Duck was born. I have included two sizes in this pattern, perhaps one for the bed ...

Ever since I designed Baby Poppet I knew she needed a crib. I’ve tried several times to design her a crib but fail but this has been bugging me for a while and not one to give up I decided to just go for it and not stop until I had achieved it.

A lot of customers ask how easy/hard my designs are and although I explain that I write my patterns as simply as possible, no abbreviations, line per row, stitch count at the end of each row and include a step-by-step assembly guide which is full of photos, they still think they must be difficult.

Easter is approaching and having lots of little people in my family I wanted a quick knit bunny for them. I have also included a small basket with this pattern so I can give them their chocolate fix without going overboard.

These mini cuddles are especially designed for new babies. I have used cotton because it’s good for soaking up those dribbles; its “suckable”; chewable and washable! The eyes are embroidered in place.

Tubs the Bear is a lovely cuddly bear. His legs and body are knitted as one

I love to see dollies in cribs and had been searching for a knitted crib to knit for Poppy but could only find crochet cribs so decided to try and design one.

Bobba the Bear is a lovely cuddly bear. His legs and body are knitted as one piece. Once sewn, a seam from the inside leg to the outer leg is stitched to form hip joints, this makes him a flexible bear who can sit and stand, making him very huggable.

Baby Poppet is knitted flat and assembled. The legs, body and head are knitted as one piece, then a simple seam is sewn from inside leg to outer hip to form the hip joints, this makes the legs nice and floppy and a very huggable doll.

Introducing Catnip the playful kitten. As his body and legs are knitted as one piece he is a totally huggable and poseable kitten.

Having been blessed with a baby granddaughter, first little girl in our family for a long while, I think I’m reliving my childhood by playing with dollies!

The reason for the name of Bitty Bear and Bitty Bunny is because you only need a little bit of yarn, wonderful for using up those odd bits of balls left over from other projects.

Say Hello to Boris the Bunny. This is a knitting pattern, not the finished item, for a lovely cuddly bunny.

Owl Baby measures just 7 inches/18cms and is a nice hand size/child size cuddly owl. He is knitted flat and assembled, his beak is knitted with his head so no fiddly positioning and sewing in place!

This is Big Ted the Bear. As his name implies he is a very big bear!

This is a package of fun outfits and accessories for The Poppets. The package includes:

Slightly outside my comfort zone but inspired by the birth of my first granddaughter, Poppy, please meet The Poppets!

I’ve been promising my Australian friends this design for a long time!

Mini the Monkey is a petite monkey, measuring 30cm/12 inches from head to toe. His tummy measures 25cm/10 inches. His body and legs are knitted as one piece with knee and elbow joints to make him completely flexible.

Please meet Oakley the Owl. Oakley stands at 11 inches/28cms, he’s a tubby little owl, and his tummy measures 16 inches/40 cms! He can be knitted with any worsted weight/Aran yarns. I have tried eyelash, fleecy yarns such as Snowflake and Pipsqueak, or soft chenille.

A friend asked me to design a polar bear. I asked her if any bear knitted in white couldn’t be called a polar bear? She laughed and said do some research. So I did and saw that polar bears were different. They have large feet, small ears and nicely shaped muzzles. So I designed a polar bear!!

Titch the Bear is a small stand alone bear, measures 9 inches/23 cms. The pattern includes outfits for you to knit for Titch, these include rompers, dungarees, dress and sweater. Also includes and step by step making up guide with lots of photos and tips for you create a lovely little bear for someone special.

I seem to have a lot of little people in my life just now; grandson, great nephews; second cousins. I wanted to give them a little keepsake for Easter this year as well as the obligatory chocolate of course, so I came up with Little Duck!

This pattern includes two pandas, large and small. There are two eye patch options, one knitted in using two colours at one time and the other is to knit the eye patches separately and sew them one once the head is stuffed.

This is Lil’ Bear who sits at just 6 inches/16cm. He is knitted using eyelash/furry yarn, knitted on straight needles, flat, sewn up and assembled.

Meet Woolie Lamb. She/he sits at 12 inches and is knitted on straight needles, flat and assembled. This listing is for a pdf instant downloadable knitting pattern.

This pattern is for 5 puppies:

You know that stage babies reach, just before they are crawling or walking, when then become all rounded and chubby? Well this is this bear!!! He is a big chubby bear with baby tummy and large feet and paws, like there is a lot more growing to be done!

This is a package of outfits to fit Bear Cub. Outfits included are:

Having already designed two of these cuddly blankets I thought that would be enough, but a lot of customer pressure and this is my third. I do enjoy knitting these blankets, choosing the softest of yarns especially for a little one.

I’ve seen a lot of these buddy blankies, mostly they are bears and bunnies, thought this would make a nice change.

All babies enjoy a special blankie, something they will cherish for a long time. My own boys had their special blankies, caused a few problems when they went missing or were left behind for the day.

Introducing Lester the Lion. This is a pdf knitting pattern that will be instantly downloaded to you once payment has cleared.

So, after designing Little Puppy for my grandson, he wanted a kitten too!

My grandson wanted a puppy he could cuddle, similar to a bear, so I designed Little Puppy for him, he’s now a firm bedtime favourite. Just the right size to push into his buggy when he’s out and about, ready for a snuggle.

Introducing Bear Cub. I think this is my favourite bear so far, he’s such a baby, cuddly bear, so sweet natured and just wants a snuggle.

Although I have designed a monkey before, I’ve been asked lots of times to design a smaller one, Cheeky Monkey is the result!! And he is a cheeky monkey, getting up to all kinds of mischief. His arms and legs are flexible and bend at knees and elbows, just like a real monkey.

This is a PDF knitting pattern for Pocket Puppy.

Maxee the Monkey is a lovely cheeky monkey with bendy arms and legs. He has a thumb and his digits are achieved by simple sewing methods, all the instructions are included in the pattern.

This is Big Bear. He is a sitting/standing bear with a big fat tummy and a tail. A simple seam across the top of his legs makes him a floppy bear and he’s totally huggable. He stands at 19 inches approximately.

A lot of customers have asked for clothes for my bear designs, so I’ve put together a simple wardrobe for Baby Bear. All babies need nappies (diapers), A sweater to keep baby warm and a hooded jacket to keep baby cosy when he goes out.

This little baby bear has been pestering me to be created for a couple of months now, he just wouldn’t let me rest until he was down on paper. My inspiration came from my baby Grandson, Rowan.

This is a little thank you for all the lovely people who have bought my Huggable Bear pattern.

I wanted to design an ugly bear, but didn’t quite manage it and this soft, cuddly bear was created. These bears really do seem to create themselves with little input from me.

Knitted in stocking stitch on straight 3mm needles throughout.

Any 4 ply wool can be used to create these bears. I’ve even used 2 ply, the finer the wool the smaller the bear.

Cuddly Bunny can be knitted using any yarn weight; this will affect his finished size of course. There are options included in the instructions to use contrasting muzzle, ear lining and paw pads. Your finished bunny will look lovely which ever choice you go with.

A lot of people have asked me to design a cat. Easier said than done, its taken me a few weeks to design Kittie Kat and he’s not a cat, he’s a kitten. I tried for a cat but Kittie Kat wanted to be, so here he is.

Little pocket size bear, sitting position measures approximately 5 inches.

This Puppy sits approximately 10 inches high; he is a rounded little puppy, soft and cuddly.