by Kay Dudman | Oct 3, 2026 | Blog, Crochet, Crochet Designs, Halloween, History, Knitted Designs
Halloween — 31 October — A Trick or An Amazing Treat? Halloween has become really popular with adults and children dressing up and participating in “trick or treat” around their local neighbourhood. I remember the Peanuts cartoon where it was always poor...
by Kay Dudman | Nov 7, 2025 | Crochet, Blog, Crochet Designs, Easy Patterns, Embellishments, History, Knitted Designs, Knitting, Winter
Remembrance Day 2020 — 2025 Remembrance Day is the second Sunday in November; on the evening before, there is the Royal British Legion’s Festival of Remembrance held in the Royal Albert Hall, ending with the symbolic falling of poppy petals and a two minute...
by Kay Dudman | Feb 12, 2025 | Blog, Crochet, Embroidery, Knitted Designs, Knitting, Knitting techniques, Mending, Repair
Repair: 9 Top Techniques for Attractive Mending How can we mend holes in knitwear? 9 top techniques to try! If we have found a part of a knitted garment is wearing thin or has developed a hole, we can repair by darning, embroidery or various other techniques for...
by Kay Dudman | Jan 21, 2025 | Blog, Collections, Easy Patterns, Knitted Designs, Knitting, Knitting techniques, Patterns
Learn 16 genius knitting decrease techniques It’s easy to pick up your needles and work squares in garter stitch, stocking stitch — or even a variety of stitches — these can be so useful for using up spare wool and making blankets, throws and afghans…...
