Creator’s Programme: Dust Bunny Cardigan Made by Katie Hunter-Philpott
Katie Hunter-Philpott is the first participant in our Creator’s Programme. Read about her experience making the Dust Bunny Cardigan.
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The Yarn Queen Creator’s Programme
We are a yarn business, and we need people to order yarn from us to stay that way. But our goal isn’t to encourage people just to buy heaps and stash it away. Our goal is to inspire people to use their yarn so they can fulfil their creative urges, play and have fun, explore…
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Social Knitting and Crochet | Wellington, Saturday 10 January 2025
Kick off a new year of making at our monthly in-person catch up! If you are in Wellington, Aotearoa New Zealand, we would love for you to join us for a brunchy knitting and crochet morning! Joy (and sometimes Ruth) will be at Preservatorium Cafe from 10.00 for scones, tea, and knitting. Or maybe bacon…
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World Wide Knit in Public Day (social knitting and crochet) | Saturday 13 June, 2026
Have you heard of World Wide Knit in Public Day (known as WWKIP Day)? Well, it is exactly what it says it is! A global movement to celebrate and promote knitting by doing it out in public, and to help knitters find like-minded folk to make friends with. For many of us, this is no…
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12 Cute Cropped Cardigans to Crochet and Knit
Cropped cardigans are everywhere now. Some of them are cropped to the waist, some to the ribcage, and some are so small they almost belong in our Sweater Scarf roundup. Because they are small, they are a good way to add some warmth while also showing off whatever you have underneath. If you are of…
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The World’s First Granny Square Pattern (Plus 7 More to Make)
This is the ultimate history of the granny square! Learn about its origins in 1885, its evolution in 1888, and the popularity it finds in every generation.
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16 Scarflette Knitting and Crochet Patterns (and Two Kits)
Scarflette knitting and crochet patterns have been hot for several years now and show no sign of dying down. When the Financial Times and the Guardian write articles about tiny scarves, you know that skinny scarf knitting and crochet patterns are super on trend. So why are they so popular right now? Well, they’re something…
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Shipping to the USA is no longer suspended
The shipping issue has been resolved. We are preserving our explanation of the issue here. Hello USA friends, this is the kind of message we were really hoping we’d never have to write. (And if you do not order from the USA, you can ignore it.) Here’s the tl;dr summary: If you are American and…
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9 Loud Sweater Knitting Patterns That Will Make You Stand Out
If you’re looking for a pick me up to pull you out of your winter malaise, one of these loud sweater knitting patterns might just be the answer! There’s a reason these sweaters have become so popular; we all need a little cheer. If you’ve never made anything like this before, it’s your chance to…
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10 Headbands, Kerchiefs and Bandanas to Knit and Crochet
Bandanas, kerchiefs and headbands have all rocketed to popularity over the past few years. Some people wear them just to hold their hair back, some for religious reasons, others as a political statement, and still others as a fashion accessory. And best of all, they whip up quickly, so you can try out many different…
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14 Bonnet, Hood and Balaclava Patterns to Keep You Warm This Winter
It’s not just a phase, Mum, it’s a new modern classic! Since 2021, bonnet, hood and balaclava knitting and crochet patterns have been getting hotter and hotter. They’re the perfect way to look cool while you keep warm this winter. Whether your vibe is apoca-chic or glamourama, there is a bonnet, hood or balaclava pattern…
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17+ Baby Clothes Patterns to Knit and Crochet
Baby clothes patterns are great to make in more ways than one! It’s not just that you can have the satisfaction of seeing your child, or the baby of someone you love, wearing something that you made with your own two hands. Baby clothes also generally work up quickly, so you can get that satisfaction…
