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I added scrap yarn, random granny squares and swatches to a bag and now I'm using it to inspire my January makes. Featuring crochet, knit, lace, cables, amigurumi and a few false starts. Patterns mentioned: Keepin' it Cozy Cardigan by Paintbox Yarns www.lovecrafts.com/en-gb/p/keepin-it-cozy-cardigan-free-knitting-pattern-for-women-in-paintbox-yarns-wool-blend-worsted-downloadable-pdf Bernat Kni...

I left a few of my knitting and crochet hot takes behind in 2024. This is me thinking about how my crafting has changed over the year and what impact that had on my opinions about knitting and crochet.

Channel 4 is recruiting knitters for a competition show, hosted by Tom Daley. So let's talk about it! Who will the judges be? What will the challenges be like? Will everyone just get RSI from speed-knitting? Will there be crochet? Join me as I obsessively read through the application form and try to talk myself out of applying.

The drama kicking off around the Betty McKnit 6 Day Star Blanket has got me thinking about who is responsible for making knitting and crochet patterns accessible? Should designers recruit neurodiverse pattern testers? Should crafters stop being so demanding? Or is there a secret third option? Patterns featured: 6 Day Star Blanket: bettymcknit.com/patterns/6daystarblanket/ Easy winter beanie: ww...

I've got far too many WIP and far too many plans for autumn. So I'm combining them by working through my knitting and crochet WIP and assigning each one a new project. If I do the flag, I get to start the blanket. If I finish the shawl, I get to do the ghosts. If I finish even one WIP, I get to not lose my mind.

My home office desk was looking a bit sad, so I spent a week watching the Olympics and making crochet decor to cheer things up a bit. Patterns featured include: Flower Power Coasters by @thecrochetfix9735 - www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/flower-power-coasters 5-petals Autumn Blackbird Banner by Cherie Marie Leck - www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/autumn-blackbird-banner Papel Flower Blanket b...

Crochet with me! I was stuck making a water bottle holder, so I distracted myself by ranting about some of the 2024 crochet trends I'm loving and loathing at the minute.

As part of @highfiberknits Silly Little Things MAL, I'm making ghosts. Pattern inspired by @BananaMoonStudio - bananamoonstudio.com/halloween-ghost-crochet-pattern/

My executive function is out the window and I had to throw myself on the mercy of neighbours I'd never met before. Crochet rainbow flags might not be a traditional "thank you" gift but they were a lot of fun to make, especially during pride month.

The frustration of working with black yarn had me avoiding it for over 12 years. Until I realised I actually quite like black knitwear and needed to just get over myself. This is how I built up my tolerance for working with black yarn, without losing my mind and love of crafting in the process. Patterns mentioned: Sunflower cross-body bag by Anna Ushakova - www.lovecrafts.com/en-gb/p/sunflower-...

It's summer so why not make a super thick, snuggly winter hood? This is my latest attempt to just make what I want to make, rather than trying to make my crafting "efficient" or "seasonal". It was also fun to try out an alternative granny square. Inspired by the chocolate-box hoods by @averpaula and @maanknitwear

A book for artists, crafters and makers who want to get involved in activism. A bit more activism than crafting but still a great resource and full of interesting stories. Due to be published by Storey Publishing LLC on 31st October 2024.

I set myself a mini-craft challenge and spent a day working on projects that I've been avoiding. It's not that I hate these WIP, but they're all at an annoying point where the stuff I need to do to finish them is just Not Fun. So I decided to push through and get a load of them cleared off my plate. I learnt a few things about myself (especially how my mood is impacted when I work on things I'm...

Trying (and failing) to disguise a hexagon cardigan

How I taught myself to knit and crochet without looking at my hands

Book review! This Golden Fleece by Esther Rutter

Sorting out my WIP (and my ADHD) before moving house

My dog is having a terrible week, so I made her a blanket

Making crochet bandanas for summer

Crafting on public transport

Why do I have so many tiny knitted hats?