Knitting and Crochet
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Knitting stitches | Garter stitch
It may be the first, and simplest, stitch pattern you’ll learn, but you can do a lot with garter stitch! We'll show you how it's done, and more…
Darn good advice! Mend your knits with our guide to darning
Whether it's patching up elbows or fixing holey socks, we'll help you bring your knitwear back to life with our guide to darning.
Janome Sewist 725S sewing machine review | Gathered
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Free bat crochet pattern
Whether you find bats cute or creepy, this amigurumi bat crochet pattern is the perfect Halloween crochet project.
How to start a crochet chain
Crochet chain stitch is the beginning of almost every crochet project, and counting your stitches can be the key to following patterns.
33 best baby knitting patterns
We round up our favourite patterns to knit for babies, including clothes, accessories and items for the nursery. Cast on an adorable gift today!
The best star wars crochet patterns and kits
Whether you're looking for droids or death stars, here's loads of Star Wars kits and Star Wars crochet patterns that are out of this world!
Best ombre yarns
Get ready for glorious gradients with our pick of the best ombre yarns!
Crochet
How to do the invisible crochet join!
Using an invisible crochet join is a fab way to finish your crochet rounds and squares without any unsightly knots!
Top 20 autumn/winter crochet top patterns to keep you warm
Give your wardrobe a winter makeover with our list of the best autumn/winter crochet top patterns!
16 Harry Potter crochet kits, hooks and patterns we love
Hook up some crochet fun with our favourite Harry Potter crochet supplies to turn your craft stash from muggle to magical
Knitting
10 blanket knitting patterns to keep you cosy
Nothing beats snuggling up and getting all cosy, so we’ve rounded up a range of affordable and free blanket knitting patterns for you to wrap up warm with.
Learn how to work German short rows
This nifty technique is a great alternative to the classic wrap-and-turn short row. Follow our easy-to-understand instructions, which include photos for each stage, and you’re sure to have success!
Free pumpkin knitting pattern
Knit our pumpkin for a Halloween that's big on fun. It makes an ideal cushion for costumed kids to sit on, and looks almost good enough to eat!