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My top snug homeware picks
I am feeling so inspired by these snug homeware patterns. As some of you already know, I'm hosting #31daysOfWarmth over on Instagram and today's prompt is 'snug homeware'. It didn't...
My top snug homeware picks
I am feeling so inspired by these snug homeware patterns. As some of you already know, I'm hosting #31daysOfWarmth over on Instagram and today's prompt is 'snug homeware'. It didn't...

The Disturbia crochet shawl
The Disturbia yarn and the featured shawl patterns have been a hit during the launch of the Knit365 collaboration. Here's more about the Disturbia crochet design and the things I've...
The Disturbia crochet shawl
The Disturbia yarn and the featured shawl patterns have been a hit during the launch of the Knit365 collaboration. Here's more about the Disturbia crochet design and the things I've...

Can you knit flat on circular needles?
Can you knit flat with circular needles? Yes! You absolutely can. Yes you can! Do not let anyone tell you it's impossible unless they are willing to demonstrate why. I've...
Can you knit flat on circular needles?
Can you knit flat with circular needles? Yes! You absolutely can. Yes you can! Do not let anyone tell you it's impossible unless they are willing to demonstrate why. I've...

It's time to celebrate the flat knit (again?)
I really do love a flat knit. It brings me back to my early knitting days when everything was new and exciting. I enjoyed the process of knitting flat, so...
It's time to celebrate the flat knit (again?)
I really do love a flat knit. It brings me back to my early knitting days when everything was new and exciting. I enjoyed the process of knitting flat, so...

31 Days of Warmth Instagram Challenge
Doing anything in January? Why not head to Instagram and beat the post-Christmas blues with some inspiring daily prompts? What is it? It's a daily Instagram challenge where we share...
31 Days of Warmth Instagram Challenge
Doing anything in January? Why not head to Instagram and beat the post-Christmas blues with some inspiring daily prompts? What is it? It's a daily Instagram challenge where we share...

What is gauge and why do I need to check it?
Gauge, also known as 'tension' is the measurement of stitches to rows or rounds. Gauge is important and here's why you need to check it. This is important for several...
What is gauge and why do I need to check it?
Gauge, also known as 'tension' is the measurement of stitches to rows or rounds. Gauge is important and here's why you need to check it. This is important for several...