I was on a mission to use some of my yarn stash, before being allowed to buy anymore. I have since heard it being referred to as a yarn diet which is very apt.

I had the idea for these socks as a result of nostalgic memories of white lacework school socks from primary school days. I wanted to knit myself a grown up version to wear in different colours. This lacework pattern is a 24 stitch repeat over 72 stitches. This ladies medium pattern is knit with 2.25mm and fits a 34-39cm mid-calf circumference....

As the owner of an established knitting school, in which I have taught thousands of beginner students, I am well aware of how overwhelming choosing patterns for beginners can be. Many patterns are written for the knitter, who already has an understanding of abbreviations and techniques. I also know how much pride and accomplishment is gained fr...

The pattern for this sock is one size only. It is a cast on of 80 stitches on 2.25mm needles. Then model in the photos is 27cm circumference calf and they fit well, but not snuggly. These will fit a thicker calf, achieving an increase of negative ease. If you want to knit these for a larger calf , you can go up a needles size or two. They are k...

I designed these gloves, as I wanted the ability to use my fingers but keep my hands and wrists warm.The wrist cuff can be knitted as long as you would like. I made mine super long to keep my wrists warm. I find when going on dog walks, the fingerless gloves I have are too cold for my finger tips. So i designed these retro flip top gloves so I ...

I designed these beautiful fingerless gloves in 2020 when we were in lockdown and I started selling finished items on Etsy. They were so popular I sold over 100 pairs. The long double layer wrist makes such a difference to how warm your hands are kept. Being fingerless they are very versatile and allow you to use a phone or laptop as well as ot...

I made this cute crochet cardigan for my Teddy Bear, as my students wanted to make a hexagon cardigan for themselves. I crocheted up a small version so they could practise, and received so many compliments and requests for the pattern. So here it is. Teddy didn’t know he was going to be a fashion model, when I bought him for £1 at the charity s...

I designed these adorable doggy socks, after my paw print gloves proved so popular. People do love their dogs so much, and as a qualified canine behaviourist, I am surrounded by animal lovers. I wanted to keep the pattern simple and repetitive, so that the socks are an enjoyable knit. I have included two variations, one with a heel flap and one...

I designed this cute beanie over the Christmas period using West Yorkshire Spinners aran weight “Croft”. You can of course any aran weight yarn that achieves gauge. I love the texture, which uses a cable type technique. It is a repeat over 10 stitches and creates this vine like pattern.This is my favourite hat to wear at the moment, I kept both...

My designs are inspired by the Mendip Hills, where I live in Somerset. These socks also had a magical influence from the Harry Potter books in particular the Hufflepuff house . I knit these socks on circular needles using magic loop, but of course you can use DPNS, or short circulars if you prefer. I have used two size needles, as colorwork on ...

I was commissioned to make a pair of paw print gloves for a dog groomer in Scotland . She loves them so much, I decided to write the pattern for three sizes. I used yarn in my stash, so each glove size has a slightly different gauge . Please refer to the gauge for each design and use any yarn or needle size that get the correct gauge. . Happy K...

I was Inspired to design these leg warmers through my love of hikes in my local forest. I am at my happiest in the woods and like to imagine all of the animals included on the leg warmers living there. The finished size of the item is 32 cm x 15cm when laid flat. The widest part of my calf is 34cm. You could adapt them by adding or subtracting ...

A mini version of the full size baby bootie. Can be a keyring, a mobile or a doll or teddy bear boot! A perfect gift for a new parent. Made with Aran weight yarn and 4mm needles. Knit flat on straight needles, but could be knit in the round by picking up stitches along the circumference of the sole, rather than casting off then casting on a sep...

I had the idea for these socks, after teaching my knit school students how to make bobbles and bubbles. I taught them how to use the tuck stitch , used in this pattern to construct the bumpy bubbles. These socks are quick and fun to knit, they work best using two contrasting colours, to make the spots pop. I used a boomerang heel and a barn toe...

After teaching hundreds of complete beginners to knit in my Knitting school, I soon realised that there are so few patterns aimed specifically for this standard. Especially socks! This sock pattern only uses knit and purl, a ribbed cuff and a simple knit 2 together toe. It is knit flat on straight needles and seamed up. There is no heel shaping...

This design came from my love of tennis and the arrival of Wimbledon month 2022. After many trials with colourwork I decided to use duplicate stitch method as it was very hard to get the floats to be loose enough to allow the sock to pull over my heel. I have used Dunlop green and white and the traditional neon yellow for the balls but of cours...

I designed this hat after trying to find a simple hat pattern that is knit flat on straight needles for my beginner students. I really struggled to find anything suitable so wrote this myself. It is knit in chunky yarn so knits up really quickly. This hat is designed in small / medium/ large.

I designed these beautiful fingerless gloves in 2020 when we were in lockdown and I started selling finished items on Etsy. They were so popular I sold over 100 pairs. The long double layer wrist makes such a difference to how warm your hands are kept. Being fingerless they are very versatile and allow you to use a phone or laptop as well as ot...

I designed these beautiful fingerless gloves in 2020 when we were in lockdown and I started selling finished items on Etsy. They were so popular I sold over 100 pairs. The long double layer wrist makes such a difference to how warm your hands are kept. Being fingerless they are very versatile and allow you to use a phone or laptop as well as ot...

I designed this hat as I could not find just a simple bobble hat pattern in 4 ply yarn. I have included video tutorials so it is even suitable for the adventurous beginner! The only skills you need are knit, purl, knit 2 together and knitting in the round. You can replace the pompom with a faux fur one or leave it out all together to make a bea...

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