Modern crochet patterns, knitwear patterns, beginner tutorials and more. Make the most of knitting and crochet.
Germander Cottage Crafts is where you’ll find free tutorials, knitting and crochet patterns and exclusive tips and tricks. See what’s new on the blog below:
The Waves: Shell Stitch Crochet Cowl Pattern
Free pattern for The Wave cowl, a simple shell stitch crochet design.
Sno’ Big Deal Cowl: Simple Clustered Crochet Neck Warmer.
The Sno’ big deal crochet cowl was born in the middle of an unexpected UK blizzard. The v bobble clusters remind me of the blossoms that are trying their hardest to come out despite a thick, powdery blanket of snow everywhere. With this deep, squishy, textured cowl, you will be prepared for all unexpected cold…
Beth’s top tips for knitting beginners.
‘There are no failures in knitting.’ Knitwear designer Beth K shares her best tips for knitting beginners.
Easy knitwear and modern crochet patterns for all.
Hanna is a knitwear and crochet designer from Liverpool, UK. On her blog you’ll find tutorials suitable for beginners, right up to advanced. Whether you’re learning to knit or crochet, you’ll be able to get started with the resources on the blog, the free patterns, or the tutorials.
Hanna taught herself to knit and crochet over a decade ago. She believes it is a worthwhile, mindful hobby that can help you relax and unwind. She started crocheting and knitting when working as a teacher in 2014.
Since then, Hanna has gone on to teach others how to knit and crochet. This blog is where you’ll find all of her patterns, videos, tutorials and other useful resources for your journey!
Hanna’s patterns incorporate easy methods and modern designs. If you’re looking for contemporary, wearable crochet patterns, you’re in the right place.
A worthwhile hobby for everyone
Germander Cottage Crafts is about accessible, fun designs that you should want to wear. Tired of scrolling through patterns that just wouldn’t suit, Hanna set out to start designing fun garments and accessories that she would be proud to wear. A former teacher, Hanna took to pattern design with a mindset of making complicated things simpler to understand. That’s why you’ll find that the basic cuff down socks and simple two needle socks are so straightforward: it doesn’t have to be complicated!
Knitting and crochet are proven to relax and calm the mind. You can also knit and crochet almost anywhere. Whether you’re looking for something to occupy your hands when watching a film or finding you have a long wait at an appointment, you’ll find that having a hobby that involves yarn, needles and hooks can keep you busy for hours!
Visit the knitting and crochet blog
On the blog, you’ll find all of my resources to help you learn to crochet. Whether you’re a beginner or someone who hasn’t made anything for a while and wants to dust off, this is the place for you. In the blog you’ll find:
- Modern crochet patterns.
- Knitwear patterns.
- Tutorials.
- Stitch guides.
- Essential information for tools and materials.
Germander Cottage Crafts was founded in LIverpool by Hanna Gough, a knitwear and crochet designer.
Over the last 10 years I’ve been on an amazing journey with knitting and crochet. I learned to do both at the same time, so I couldn’t possibly choose a favourite! Over that time I learned to design my own patterns and enjoyed teaching others. If you’re subscribed to my newsletter, I’m sharing the latest tutorials as well as some free knitting and crochet patterns.
Top free knitting patterns:
This beginner sock knitting pattern walks you through knitting your first pair of flat knit socks. This pattern calls for 4ply yarn and as there is no knitting in the round you can focus on learning the basics of sock knitting while still knitting flat. Click the image or click here to go to the free flat sock knitting pattern.
The Flock Socks are knit in the round with some simple butterfly texture. This is a free sock knitting pattern for a pair of 4ply socks with a square heel. Click here or click the image to go to the Flock Socks.
Top free Crochet Patterns:
The summer lace kimono cardigan is a simple cotton cardigan that is perfect for summer. This free crochet pattern is suitable for crochet beginners as it is made with crochet mesh stitch and worked in two pieces. If you can make a crochet square or a chain, you can make this cardigan! Click here to get started.
The Starburst cardigan is a chunky, bright piece for autumn and winter. Click here for this free crochet cardigan pattern suitable for beginners or more advanced crafters. The oversized Starburst crochet cardigan has loose sleeves for a 1970s look.