Category: Blog Posts
Blog posts about knitting, crochet and the love of the craft. Find out some interesting tidbits about your favourite hobby. Ever wondered where crochet came from? Ever wondered why your yarn splits when you crochet? Have an explore of the Germander Cottage Crafts blog.
Some great articles to get you started!
- Perfect gifts for people who knit and crochet.
- A brief history of crochet.
- Crochet myths.
- US and UK crochet terms explained.
Find a mix of opinion pieces, interesting facts about knitting and crochet, gift guides, tool guides and more.
The Disturbia mini Crochet Shawl
The Disturbia yarn and the disturbia shawl patterns were a hit during the Knit365 collaboration of 2023.
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Free sock patterns to knit.
All of the free sock knitting patterns available on this blog.
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Simple DK sock knitting pattern. DK Boot socks.
Free sock knitting pattern for a pair of cosy, DK boot socks!
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Luxury gifts for someone who crochets: Tool bags.
Our top 5 luxury tool bags for crocheters. Even if the crocheter in your life seems to have everything, they will love one of these!
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How to create crochet fabric that drapes.
In this post, I’ll be talking about drape in crochet and how you can make a few simple tweaks to ensure your crochet fabric hangs as you want it to. You may have heard that crochet fabric doesn’t look as good as knit fabric. Did you know that it can? Here I will explain how…
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There’s more to crochet than granny squares but it’s a good place to start
It’s a common misconception that crafters make to think that crochet is only about granny squares and anything that vaguely resembles a granny square. That’s not true. There is so much more to crochet than granny squares but it is a good place to start and I will tell you why in this post. What…
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Cuddle and play crochet cat blanket kit. Crochet kits for baby gifts.
This article highlights the crochet cat blanket kit by Dreamy Wool. Crochet kits for baby gifts have everything you need for that special, handmade gift. Whether you are more of an avid amigurumi creator or a blanket connoisseur, these crochet cat kits combine both of those things to give you a toy that unravels to…
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Best Granny Square Yarn and Kits out there in the UK right now.
Here’s a round up of the best granny square yarn and granny square kits out there right now from UK retailers. These retailers do also provide international delivery, so do have a look if you’re reading this from somewhere else in the world! I’m rounding up some of my favourite yarns for granny squares as…
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How to make pom poms. Making pom poms and choosing the best pom pom maker.
Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning I get a commission if you decide to make a purchase through my links, at no cost to you. In this post I’m going to show you how I make perfectly round, full pom poms for hats and other craft projects. Pom poms can be notorious for…
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Knitting flat with circular needles
Can you knit flat with circular needles? Yes! You absolutely can. I’ve seen this question come up several times in knitting groups. Even advanced knitters will ask, ‘can you knit flat on circular needles?’ and the answer is yes. In this blog post I’ll talk you through the pros and cons of circular needles, and…
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