24 Dec 2020
Next Level Beanie
There are a gazillion beanie patterns out there. And if you've knitted a lot of them then you probably don't need a pattern. Even if you do knit loads of beanies maybe you would like to take them
11 Dec 2020
Big Brioche Scarf
Brioche knitting is quite a complicated technique but the things you can do with patterns are so gorgeous that I've been wanting to learn how to knit brioche for ages. Over the past few months we have had Weekly
18 Nov 2020
Slipstravaganza Shawl
Each year in about September/October Stephen West launches his annual MKAL or Mystery Knit Along. This year it was the Slipstravaganza Shawl. A mystery KAL is exactly that
28 Aug 2020
Knit project inspiration
This week's knit project inspiration is my favourite hand knit jersey pattern! I love Isabell Kraemer's Reagan knitting pattern. It's a beautiful versatile piece that works in spring, summer, autumn and winter. And we've knit it up in various different
6 Aug 2020
“Waste Not” Beanie knitting pattern
Use up your yarn leftovers with this simple free beanie knitting pattern by Cowgirlblues. It's a quick and easy knit, and a good way to use up loose ends.
31 Jul 2020
How to cast on and rib with Two Colours
I like to keep learning. Improving my knitting skills is one way of doing this. And I've always wondered whether it's possible to work a rib in two colours. Apparently it is! Join me for a Zoom knitting class with Jane
31 Jul 2020
How to knit a Cable
I've always been afraid of cables. They just look so complicated. And the extra cable needle with stitches floating on it just waiting to drop off. It all seemed terribly complicated. And then I did Jane Renton's cable mini class
21 Jul 2020
How to make a Log Cabin Square
We did our first online mini-class on Zoom last week on Wednesday, and as promised here is all the info you need to follow along if you missed it, or if you are thinking about giving it a try. Jane Renton
12 Jun 2020
Some Like it Hot
The Cape Town weather has turned quite cool and wintery in the last few weeks. Because our climate is so summery few of us have central heating. And electric blankets aren't very environmentally friendly. So bring on the Hot Water