Is it ok to knit newborn baby hats and clothes in pure wool?

April 1, 2024.Reading time 14 minutes.

Written by: Marie. Photo: Adobe Stock. Article may contain affiliate links. I was scrolling through social media the other day and noticed a thread about whether or not you should knit for newborn babies in pure 100% wool yarn. Specifically, the conversation was about hats, cardigans and blankets that knitters kindly donate to hospital wards. […]

How much are vintage knitting patterns worth? – Some thoughts

March 13, 2024.Reading time 10 minutes.

If you are knitter, or perhaps the offspring of one, you may have a collection of old, vintage knitting patterns in your possession. As we all know, once items pass over into the vintage category, they can become valuable. And if you do have some old knitting patterns you may be wondering whether or not […]

New UK Tax Laws for Sellers on Vinted, Etsy, Ebay and More

January 2, 2024.Reading time 5 minutes.

Do you sell your knitting or crafts on a marketplace such as Etsy or Ebay? Perhaps you make extra income by selling your unwanted clothes or hand made goods on Vinted? If you do and live in the UK, you need to be aware of radical new tax law changes which came into force on […]