All about mosaic knitting

November 30, 2021.Reading time 8 minutes.

Mosaic knitting is a colour work technique which is also known as slipped stitch knitting. There are a large variety of mosaic knitting stitches, and the end result of using this technique is often extremely striking and complicate looking. Mosaic knitting is however very simple once you hang of it. The aim of this article […]

Striped wrist warmers free knitting pattern

November 22, 2021.Reading time 5 minutes.

Whether you are new to knitting, or in the mood for a fast and easy knitting project, a pair of wrist warmers is a lovely and satisfying garment to knit. Whilst some wrist warmers are knit in the round, the easiest way is to knit them flat – simply craft up a rectangle and sew […]

How to knit a zig zag pattern

November 11, 2021.Reading time 3 minutes.

If you are a lover of colourful knitting and stripes, you may well fancy getting to grips with knitting some wonderful zig zags. It is actually quite simple to knit in a zig zag pattern, and once you have mastered the stitch techniques you can start to make some fantastic zig zag scarves, hats and […]

Ideas for Knitted Christmas Cards – plus free knitting pattern!

November 5, 2021.Reading time 9 minutes.

Well winter is just about properly set in now, and if you are a crafter you are probably thinking about making a start on your hand made Christmas and Holiday cards. I knit the little hat for the Christmas card shown in the main photo a few months ago. Christmas in July? Yes, when you […]

The Best Free Missoni Scarf Inspired Knitting Patterns

October 28, 2021.Reading time 7 minutes.

Any fan of knitting and knitwear will no doubt have spent some time swooning over the stunning colours and patterns found on the fabrics and scarves of Italian designer, Missoni. Most famous for colourful, striped zigzags and chevrons, Missoni clothes are timeless and ever fashionable. Missoni scarves are the perfect way to add flair and […]