Quick Cable Slouch Hat

Materials:Size 8 double pointed needlesSize 11 double pointed needles1 skein The Piper's Twist1 cable needleInstructions:Free pattern available here.I followed these instructions as written and they were really easy to follow. It's a great hat to finish in one nig...

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Stylecraft Blog Tour - Playing with Colour

Over the past month we have been up to our necks in show season - Yarndale was once again an amazing (and bonkers) experience and this was followed by another incredible week at The Knitting & Stitching show here in London. Doing shows and workshops is a really rewarding experience for me as a designer and I love meeting fellow crochet enthusiasts and chatting to people...

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Shortie Socks

I fell in love with this adorable pattern and its pictures, but I was concerned that the sock would slip off because the ankle is so low. I was pleasantly surprised at how well it stays on and I will definitely be making more of these!Materials:Size 1 double pointed needles1 skein Premier Yarns Wool-Free Sock in GrapesInstructions:Easy to follow instructions available he...

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Decathlon Socks

Materials:Size 1 double pointed needles1 skein Trekking XL in color 602Instructions:Free pattern available here. I wanted my socks in a size 8 women's (US), but I found with the yarn I used that I needed to knit the largest size of this pattern. The socks are pretty long following the pattern but they are so cozy. I usually like to make toe up socks, but I find the...

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