Is there anything better on a crisp winter morning than a hot cup of your favourite drink, and a handmade cowl that actually keeps the chill away?
Whether you’re looking for the perfect layering piece for your winter coat or just a stylish way to use up that gorgeous skein in your stash, the Cligga Cowl is the answer.
It may look complicated, but – surprise! – it’s actually a breeze to make. Best of all? The crochet pattern is completely free.
You’ve spent hours diligently working away on your project, following all the instructions to the letter from start to end of your pattern. You’ve got to the end of the knitting and now you just need to finish off and it’ll be complete!
It’s so tempting to quickly gloss over the last bits impatiently so you can just wear the finished garment. But wait! Finishing is one of the most important steps, and if you rush it or skip steps, that momentous try-on that you’ve been waiting for could be a disappointing let-down.
Download the free Tolcarne Scarf knitting pattern. It uses 100grams DK weight yarn to give a cosy textured scarf with a centre slot to pull the end through and keep your scarf secure when wearing!
Many sources of inspiration for our hand-dyed colourways come from the natural world around us. In this blog post I’ll show you 5 beautiful colourways and the crystals, gemstones and minerals that inspired them- the Crystal Collection.
Brioche knitting is a distinctive technique that creates a raised textured ribbed fabric. It uses the same knit, purl, and slip stitches that you will already know, but in a different combination.
Discover the Rhombile Brioche Scarf knit kit and some brioche knitting tips in our interview with pattern designer Sandra of The Feminine Touch Designs.
The Day Dreaming Wrap is a collaborative knit kit between Perran Yarns and knitwear designer Caroline from Gorgeous Yarns. Read all about the design in our interview with Caroline.
I’m so excited to tell you about my latest product that I think you’re going to love – the Mordros Sweater knit kit!
The sweater is a lightweight timeless design, perfect to throw over a vest top to head down to the beach or outside for an evening barbeque.
Solve your gift puzzles at LilyBoo! Hayley and Steph at LilyBoo gift and craft shop in Lostwithiel Whether you’re local to Cornwall or visiting for a short break, you’ll find Lostwithiel is well worth a visit. It’s an ancient tin-mining
If you buy hand dyed yarn it will usually arrive in a skein or hank. You can’t use the yarn directly from this or it will become a big tangled mess – that’s one headache you want to avoid!
Thankfully there are some easy ways to wind a yarn ball so that you can get started on your project without too much delay. The way you choose may depend on what equipment you have available – which may be none. Don’t worry – that’s not a problem.
A crafter’s treasure trove in St Ives Update: The Craft Tree has now sadly closed in St Ives. However you can visit The Saltwater Yarnery just a few miles away for a crafter’s treasure trove in Hayle instead! Whether you