These socks have been created to use up oddments and leftovers of sock yarn. They are fun and engaging to knit, with a very simple pattern to create a gently textured fabric which is comfortable and warm to wear. It does mean there will be ends to weave or knit in, because you start a new yarn for each band of smarties. If weaving in ends is no...

Wolsey is a sock pattern that celebrates the elaborate patterning found on chimneys in the Tudor Period in England. The inspiration comes from a chimney stack at Hampton Court Palace, commissioned by Thomas Wolsey in 1514.

This beautiful snug cowl is suitable for both men and women - just vary your yarn choice from soft alpaca with silk to create a snuggly feminine version or ramp it up with tweed-type yarn for a more masculine look.