9 Feb 2021
Must I really knit a swatch?
"Must I really knit a swatch?" is probably the most commonly asked knitting question. The short answer is YES!
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2 Feb 2021
What weight is this yarn?
Do you ever have difficulty choosing the right yarn for your project? And wish you understood all the different yarn weights?
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.
29 Aug 2019
Geneva Sweater
I've been trying my hand at creating knitting patterns this year. My progress is slow. But I'm learning. And the result is extremely gratifying. Although the tricky part is that as a beginner I don't get things right first time,
22 Dec 2017
Double Moss Stitch Colour Blocked Scarf Pattern
Want this pattern? Scroll to the bottom to download this double moss stitch colour blocked scarf pattern for free! I don't know about you but I've had a pretty crazy year, and creating knitting patterns hasn't been high on my agenda. In
6 Oct 2016
Easy Peasy Pullover Knitting Pattern
This is my first attempt at both knitting and designing a jersey (you might say “sweater”). So I wanted something really simple, hence the Easy Peasy Pullover. I was inspired by a pattern in Trui magazine and my initial idea was
5 Jun 2015
Quick and easy winter knit
The rain has been coming down in buckets in Cape Town this week, so it's definitely time to get the winter woollies out. If you don't have any then dust off your knitting needles (or bribe your favourite knitter in