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30 Free Festival Crochet Patterns
From the perfect festival accessories to stunning summer crochet projects, complete your dream festival outfit with our list of free festival crochet patterns!
A beginner's guide to long arm quilting: tips, advice and more!
Tempted to invest in a long-arm quilting machine? Jo Avery gives the lowdown on everything you need to know about long arm quilting before you commit.
Capture nature with the latest craft trend – crochet flower granny squares!
Take inspiration from beautiful blooms with these fabulous flower granny square patterns.
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Free Pride Cross Stitch Pattern
Spread the love and show your support to the LGBTQIA+ community with this free Pride cross stitch pattern
Camping embroidery designs
Celebrate your love of the great outdoors with brilliant camping embroidery designs from Jessie Doe Designs
New & Trending
Catch up with Gathered's freshest and most popular articles and craft projects!
40+ beautiful free macrame patterns to make today
Fall in love with the art of macrame using our free macrame patterns round up. There's everything from homeware to fashion so get your rope at the ready - it's time to knot!
10 lovely (& free) baby sewing patterns
If you’re looking for ideas for baby gifts to sew, dive into this super cute collection of a few of our favourite baby sewing patterns!
How to turn a scarf into a summer cover up
Learn how to make a summer gown with this free sewing pattern for you to make and wear all summer long.
Here’s the surprising secret to better digestion – and it’s not what you eat
It’s easy to overlook our digestive systems but by bringing yoga into our day-to-day lives, we can ease our digestive function and calm the body.
Could a plant-based diet really be the best way to stay healthy?
With experts lauding its benefits and bloggers, celebrities and even athletes adopting a whole food approach, is it time we all embraced a plant-based diet?
16 DIY birthday cards for mom 2025
Create a card your mom will love with these DIY birthday cards for mom. You’ll find free printables, templates and more!
Learn to sew
Feeling inspired by the Sewing Bee? Get started with our beginner's guides and easy sewing patterns
Simply Sewing Magazine - out now!
Take a look behind the cover of the latest issue, order your copy and catch up on issues you might have missed.
10 kids sewing patterns that you can make as a beginner
Looking for easy sewing projects for children? Discover our pick of beginner-friendly patterns perfect for making something special they'll love to wear or play with.
8 easy and free dress patterns for beginners
Browse our range of stunning free dress patterns and refresh your wardrobe. Choose your favourite and get sewing!
Drawing
Sketch, stencil and stipple your way to perfection with handy illustrated guides and tips from expert artists
The complete guide to shading techniques
Shading is the quickest way to breathe life into your drawings. Shade like a pro with our clever tricks and techniques
Stippling art: a beginner’s step-by-step guide
Stippling art can be used to create interesting effects – and it's a lot easier than you might think! Have a go at stippling with our simple step-by-step drawing guide
Create magic with our enchanting mushroom drawing tutorial
Take your pencils with you on an autumn walk and sketch in the fresh air. Discover how to create a beautiful mushroom drawing with our simple guide
Painting
Paint like a master with detailed guides and tips on painting across mediums, brush types and techniques
Perfect your paintings with the best acrylic paint brushes
Make your art shine by choosing the best brushes for acrylic painting. Find the right paint brushes for you with our detailed guide!
9 of the best acrylic paint sets and brands
Not sure which type of acrylic paint to buy? Here’s our pick of the very best
25 watercolor techniques every painter should use
Discover how to become a brilliant painter with these creative watercolor techniques for artists of all abilities
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How to build an autumn capsule wardrobe with Gudrun Sjödén
Discover how to build a sustainable capsule wardrobe for the autumn season. We’ll show you how a few handpicked garments are all you need to create a versatile collection.
10 best Brother embroidery machines to buy in 2025
Looking to find the best Brother embroidery machine for your needs? Discover the best Brother embroidery machines for everyone from hobbyists to business owners.
40 things to make with a granny square
Not sure what to do with granny squares? Then check out our favourite granny square projects – from cosy footwear to vintage kitchen chic.
Buyers guides and craft supplies
Treat your craft room to some new kit with our expert guides and craft kit round-ups
19 of the best macrame kits
Want to start your macrame journey but not sure where to start? Here's some of the top macrame kits on the market so you can start knotting away.
Best LEGO Technic Kits in 2025
Take your love for LEGO to the next level with any of these amazing Lego Technic kits!
Get creative with 40 of the best craft kits for adults in 2025
Want to pick up a new hobby? Then read on to find an amazing selection of craft kits for adults in a range of different crafts.
Watch our video guides
Try our free tutorials to grow your skills and learn a new craft
30+ Free Granny Square Patterns
Whether you want to learn how to crochet a Granny Square, or something more challenging, here's our collection of free crochet Granny Square patterns!
How to embroider: A complete guide to embroidery for beginners
Discover the ultimate guide to embroidery. Find top tricks and tips on how to embroider with the experts.
How to crochet for beginners guide
Want to learn how to crochet for beginners? We'll take you through the basics and beyond in our learn to crochet guide!
Tried and tested: expert reviews
We test out the latest craft products for you so you can buy with confidence
Review: A machine that can laser, cut, print, draw and more? That’s the xTool M1 Ultra!
I tested out the new xTool M1 ultra to see if this modular machine really is the ultimate tool for crafters.
Tom’s Studio The Wren refillable pen review
The Wren from Tom's Studio is a refillable, reusable writing tool that's designed to replace disposable pens. Read on to find out whether to make the switch
5 experts review cross stitch charting software
Discover the best pro-level cross stitch design software, tried and tested by our team of professionals.
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We work with leading designers and experts to bring you the UK's favourite craft titles.
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