Why do you need these baubles? Because…

Time to ditch the plastic!

Liesl is the simplest, sweetest of knits: A shortie, Infinity Scarf Cowl knitted in 2 x 2 Rib with a Stocking Stitch Body.

Made from winter-warm, Peruvian Alpaca, Tilly Rose Girl’s Neck Warmer Cowl bursts with summery blackberry stitches and a pom-pom flower.

Play Food Hot Cross Buns. As tempting as the real thing, but bound to stay fresher and last longer…

Alaina Alpaca Scarf is naturally super warm, being made from 50% Alpaca and 50% Wool. It can be worn in many different ways and makes a very special gift, either for yourself or for someone you love. It is also super easy to make, which is a bit of a bonus…

This is a shorter type infinity scarf that is incredibly easy to wear. Its cotton blend makes it kind to skin, with a soft feel.

This is a truly versatile unisex cowl that is incredibly easy to wear. It can be worn as a regular adult cowl over a top and will be short enough to be out of the way for work, etc, or it can be worn tucked beneath a top or sweatshirt, with only the neck part visible.

’Straight from ‘Poldark’ Country comes this traditionally styled Cornish Striped Tea Cozy, patterned in white and blue.

This Rust coloured, Double or King Size Bed Runner or Chunky Knit Throw is knitted in Paper Chain Stitch, giving the runner stretch as well as the useful ability to lie flat.

Colourful, bright and fun, this playful Gnome Hat delights children and adults alike.

This simple slouch hat is perfect for ‘beanie beginners’ as it is knitted in 2 x 2 rib and stocking stitch throughout. It is also a good choice for first timers ‘knitting in the round’ as only the last few rows need to be completed on double pointed needles. 

This Christmas star tree topper complements my Sirdar Moonstone Christmas tree decoration patterns and sits proudly overall.

Children love Christmas and this colourful, triangular scarf helps them anticipate the big day in comfort.

Capture that summer feeling at any time of year…

This luxury, double thickness cowl is knitted in Berroco Ultra Alpaca Yarn, a blend of 70% Wool and 30% Alpaca for the ultimate in winter warmth.

This Diamond Moss Stitch Cotton Cowl is knitted in 100% cotton and is a summery, lightweight scarf suitable for even the most sensitive skins.

Simple to make, yet stunning to hang, this set of festive pennants has been completed in Sirdar Moonstone Aran, a yarn bejewelled with tiny, glass beads that twinkle in firelight. The 4 page, fully illustrated pattern of 7 pennants has been designed to fit an average fireplace, but any number of flags can be made by adjusting the yarn and cord ...

Maybe it’s because the UK is an island nation, but there’s something very uplifting and jaunty about nautical bunting and this set of 7 pennants proves no exception.

An extremely simple, but very effective pattern to make a one-size, gorgeous, huggable cowl. Suitable for the most beginning beginner, the 3 page, illustrated pattern knits up quickly in James C Brett Marble Chunky, a yarn that is not only extremely comfortable to wear, but also comes in a temptingly wide range of colours. Knitted in twisted ri...

What are the best dressed fireplaces wearing this Christmas? Festive Fireplace Bunting of course; an elegant curve of decorated trees alternating with patterned red pennants.

’Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree, how sturdy love has made thee…’

’God rest ye merry gentlemen’ …and ladies!

This seafaring Tea Cosy was inspired by the 2009 film, The Lightkeepers, and a following trip to Devon’s Plymouth Hoe.

’When it’s spring again, I’ll bring again tulips from Amsterdam’…

’I left my heart in San Francisco…’

She might look like her father, but she’s mine, all mine…look, we’re wearing matching Mother and Daughter Lace Snoods…Daddy can’t wear one of these, can he? Can he?

This play food pentagon of Scottish Shortbread is a fun, easy make and forms an instantly recognisable addition to any collection of play food or pin cushions.

I designed this afghan for my baby granddaughter born on 15 May 2017. My canvas of patterns included bows, hearts and teddies and I knitted the throw in one piece using a complementing palette of colours.

Made from Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Aran, a mix of merino and cashmere mixed with acrylic for wearability, this lovingly designed baby blanket has a luxurious, tactile feel and is large enough to be used as a shawl or afghan.

With a double cuff design, front stripes and contrast buttons, I chose Katia Mississippi 3 as the perfect yarn for this contemporary baby cardigan for its comfortable, wearable cotton acrylic blend. It is also a lovely soft yarn to work with.

’Tis a precarious business to be a king’s mistress…

This lacy cowl / snood / infinity scarf is knitted in Sea Foam stitch and is shown here in the apt colour of ‘Seabird.’

Aranyani, a goddess of the forest, can be seen in the movement of trees, especially at dusk.

When I was at school, a long while ago, we had a singing lesson each week and our teacher had a fondness for the song, ‘Cotton Eye Jo,’ which kept playing in my head as I was choosing the yarn for this cowl, James C Brett Cotton On DK. The song kept replaying as I knitted the cowl different times in different colour ways and so ‘Cotton Eye Jo’ ...

Who can resist a ‘bitsy’ basket?

This knitted Battenberg slice is a fun, quick and easy knit and makes an instantly recognisable addition to any collection of play/display food or pin cushions.

This simple, double knitting pattern for an I-cord placemat or coaster is a fun, quick and easy knit.

This is a fun, quick and easy knitting pattern for Swiss/Chocolate mini rolls which make an instantly recognisable addition to any collection of play/display food or pin cushions.

This is a fun, quick and easy knitting pattern suitable for beginners and for making from Double Knitting oddments.

The name Madeleina suggests a desire to create and be expressive and this cowl certainly allows its makers to be both. The scarf is stunning whether fashioned in plain or variegated colours and in many different double knitting blends.

This Iced Custard Tart Slice is a fun, quick and easy make and forms an instantly recognisable addition to any collection of play/display food or pin cushions.

This 5 page pattern for a set of Chess or Draughts placemats is an easy and fun make. It is also an ideal colour work project for anyone whose tension makes stranding impractical as the sets are worked in segments throughout.

This charming knitting pattern for a standard 4-6 cup tea cosy has been designed to be fun to make and quick to complete.

This neck warmer is named for Eirene, a caramel coloured Greek kitten who loves to sleep on shoulders and nuzzle necks. She’s adorable and I hope this warmer is, too.

Eleanora was a baby elephant character in a book my mother delighted in reading to my children when they were small. A couple of years ago, I managed to find a copy of the book in a second hand bookstore and this story came to mind when I was thinking of making an elephant cosy, so Eleanora it became.

This knitted cheese and tomato sandwich is a fun, easy knit and makes an instantly recognisable addition to any collection of play/display food.

I’d promised to make my daughter a special party shawl and when I stumbled upon Sirdar Moonstone with its glamorous, glittery beads I knew it would be perfect.