Best Beginner Baby Blanket Knitting Patterns

April 22, 2022.Reading time 8 minutes.

Knitting blankets is one of the reasons that many people take up this fantastic, wooly hobby. After all, what could be more wonderful than a new baby wrapped up in a lovingly hand knit blanket? Hand knit blankets make the most amazing gifts and it is also extremely rewarding to make them for your own […]

The Best Free Fair Isle Knitting Patterns

June 22, 2021.Reading time 7 minutes.

If you are a fan of colourful knitting, you will love the Fair Isle technique. Fair Isle knitting originates from Scotland. The beautiful colour work method is also known as stranded knitting. Two or more stands of yarns are carried across the knitting project, and are picked up and swapped over to create beautiful repeat […]

The Difference Between Knitting And Crochet

June 20, 2021.Reading time 8 minutes.

To a novice, it can be really difficult to see the difference between a piece of knitting or crochet work. To those of us who knit or crochet, we recognise the difference straight away. Working with yarn using either knitting or crochet gives an entirely different (in most cases) finish and fabric, and how you […]