Knitted little monsters, a fun quick knit. These monsters are knitted in one piece and seamed at the side, the features are then knitted and added to each monster. There are three designs in the pattern. The pattern has knitting and sewing instructions with images to achieve the monsters shown. A great little knit for Read More
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Knitted Frog Pattern
Knitted Frog Pattern using stash or leftover yarn. I have a stash of green yarn and the obvious frog came to mind. I have designed this pattern to be be a fun stash knit using any green dk yarn with a small amount of yellow for the mouth. Images shown used 3.25mm needles. Sitting height Read More
How to… casting on at the beginning of row
This tutorial shows casting on stitches at the beginning of a row, some of my toy patterns use this technique so that parts can be knitted in one piece instead of working separately. Its a useful technique to know and if you have ever knitted accessories such as gloves then it will be something you Read More
Denim Chicken Pincushions
These denim chicken pincushions were sewn using scraps of denim fabric, only the smallest amount is needed and they are really fun to make. Although most tutorials call them pincushions they are also a fun decoration and depending on the filling used, you could make them scented or use them as small weights when cutting Read More
IKEA Knitted Bowl Covers
This pattern is to knit covers for Ikea Fryken baskets (seagrass boxes with lids ) giving you a striped chunky texture bowl as shown. These have been available at IKEA for some years now and alot of homes will already have these. Search google for “Ikea Fryken”, available from Ikea, eBay and Amazon – these Read More
Spring Knitted Gnomes with Ears and Eggs
When recently out shopping I noticed the gnomes have changed their outfits to pastel spring colours and grown ears! So … the new knitted gnomes pattern has been knitted in pastel colours and ears have been added. The pattern and instructions for the ears and knitted eggs in the image are at the bottom of Read More
Spring Crochet Bunny and Eggs Pattern
An Amigurumi/crochet pattern for Spring Bunnies and Pastel coloured Eggs. This pattern has been created and designed on a medium weight yarn (UK Aran) and a 5mm hook so are quick to make. The finished sizes are below, they are small but not fiddly to make and they crochet up in no time. I like Read More
Flat Freddie Knitted Toy
A fun stash knit. Free Knitting Pattern for Flat Freddie. This pattern for Freddie is a stash knit and knitted flat (no dpns) with the seam running up the back. The muzzle and features are added, then the arms and ears are sewn on last after filling. Pattern uses dk yarn and the ones shown Read More
Knitted Reindeer
Christmas Knitted Reindeers, hats and scarves optional !. For those who have my new Christmas gnomes pattern (2024) this is in a similar style of a sitting ornament. The pattern is a .pdf written instructions in full colour with tutorial images so you can follow along and to knit the reindeers featured. There is an Read More
Knitted Gift Bag
This is a quick pattern for a mini Christmas gift bag, full instructions and images to help. The inside uses a cardboard tube from a toilet or kitchen roll. The bag has eyelets for you to add ribbon or cord for a drawstring to hang. Ideal for a small gift, chocolates or just to hang Read More