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Spring time daffodils The seasons are beginning to change, the days are starting to lengthen, and the early spring flowers are blooming.  It’s the best time of year to design. Small Mullion Hat with Pompom It has been quite a while since I last posted. I apologise for that. I may have been quiet, but I have been busy. With the completion of ‘The Simple Hat,’ my original plan was to focus on…

The Final Week I had mentioned in my last update that I only had to complete the crown decreases of the hat, and then it was onto editing the pattern to make it legible for other crafters. The Crown Decreases I knit hats using circular needles. These are fine when doing the main part of a hat, but when it comes to the top shaping, it becomes problematic. I can’t use double pointed needles, I’m…

For the second week of my project, I had planned to work on the brim. However, earlier this week, I was quite worried whether I would be able to complete the brim or not. I was really thinking whether I would have anything to talk about! I faced a few setbacks and had to undo a lot of my work, but eventually, I managed to overcome the issues and complete the brim successfully with plenty of time…

Current Projects - Wee Taytum Cardigan

I can’t wait for the news! Sister number 2 is expecting a baby around May, which means I will have the perfect excuse to start knitting cute baby clothes again. I have been eagerly awaiting this moment so that I can finally try out the ‘Wee Taytum Cardigan’ by Taiga Hilliard that I have been eyeing for a while now. It’s going to be so exciting to see my new niece or nephew wearing the beautiful…

Week 1 of Simple Hat Pattern Design

I have decided to knit a simple hat and I shared this in my first post. Now, I need to choose the yarn. As it’s January and quite cold in the UK, I have decided to use Aran or worsted yarn. It will knit up quickly and keep my head warm. Photo by Castorly Stock on Pexels.com The yarn I will be using for this hat is Stylecraft Highland Heathers Aran. I have a few balls in my stash and have found…

I started this blog to document progress designing knitting and crochet patterns. I'm terrified. Will people like my creations? Will they buy my patterns?

I began this blog as a means to document my progress in designing knitting and crochet patterns. I cannot say that I am not terrified. Will people like what I create? Will they buy my patterns? Embarking on a new path may bring up some fears and concerns, but it’s also an exciting opportunity to explore something new and joyful! The process of ‘putting the needle where the yarn is’ may seem…