Despite my penchant for all things stitch-related, I have never before been to a craft-related exposition. The Knitting & Stitching Show runs a large event at Alexandra Palace, London every October and a smaller, sister… Read more
As a London as a resident, it’s easy to get into a routine and miss the world of amazing things that are happening in this incredible city. I am definitely guilty of not taking advantage… Read more
When my regular partner in craft, Jessica from The Toile and Trouble, expressed an interest having a go at hand-dyeing I of course obliged. Much fun was had, many methods tried and a rainbow of… Read more
This little lady was recently brought into existence… She was created following this pattern: Snow White the Unicorn by Cutie Patooties, which is available for $5. I have previously shied away from making toys out of… Read more
Onion skins are one of the most readily available and reliable natural dyestuffs. If you want an easy introduction to natural dyeing, start saving those onion skins! Follow these instructions for dying wool, silk or… Read more
If you want to dye wool, silk or other animal fibres using natural dyes, such as onion skins, you will need to use a mordant in order for the dye to bond with your yarn… Read more
Tucked away in a quiet street near London Bridge station is the Fashion and Textile Museum, an amazing resource that until a couple of days ago I did not know existed. Founded by Zandra Rhodes,… Read more
You might remember seeing back in 2011, when I set about transforming a low-cost IKEA footstool into a beautiful piece of furniture… This project was to become the prototype for my – knitting a flat… Read more
One of my favourite things about running It’s a Stitch Up is the sense of being part of a community that it brings. I have always found fellow knitters, stitchers to be generous and patient… Read more
My newest pattern – – is finished! This modular blanket is made up of (you’ve guessed it) knitted hexagons. It can either be worked in sock/4ply yarn for a baby blanket, or aran/worsted weight yarn… Read more
It’s taken a lot of time, commitment and discipline, but I have finally finished knitting my Medetith Sweater. When I took it on in June 2009 I knew it was a long-term project, but didn’t realise it would… Read more
The is a little tool I’ve built to help with designing stranded and intarsia knitting patterns. I have long been frustrated with how hard it is to sketch out colour-work ideas. I like to work… Read more