Pattern and project ideas are a great way to get inspired. See collections of patterns based on specific themes here. Almost every roundup has free patterns!
Summer dress crochet patterns are ideal for a holiday project, and to wear on holiday! Whether you want a casual beach cover-up, a beauty for brunch at the bach, or trendy togs for a tropical night on the town, a crochet summer dress pattern is just the thing. In fact, you may find that one…
Spiral Grain, the new yarn from Urth Yarns, is inspired by the spiral grains that run through trees. It’s available in both 5 ply/sport weight and 8-ply/double knit/light worsted weight. But you may be wondering what you could make with this unique yarn. Find some inspiration with this collection of patterns suited to Urth Yarns…
According to palaeontologists, we are currently in a golden age of dinosaur discovery. And we also seem to be in a golden age of dinosaur patterns to knit and crochet. If you love dinosaurs, you can wear them on your hat, on your gloves, and even make adorable little amigurumi dinosaurs! Our very own Ruth…
In the thick of a Kiwi winter, what could be better to knit than some delightful warm socks? They’re useful, they can often be finished quickly, and many patterns come with interesting complexity. And if you’re tired of knitting warm socks for winter, you can dream of spring and summer by knitting lovely, light, lacy…
It’s finally here! We have just introduced Collection 16, from our friend at Urth Yarns, to our product range. It is just the most delightful and beautifully soft yarn, which is versatile across a range of different patterns. We’re launching 34 out of the 65 colours, which means there’s a colour palette to suit every…
With February creeping up on us, we imagine a lot of you parents and caregivers out there have some youngsters that are about to head back to school! Back to school is the perfect excuse to pick up a new hobby or to get stuck into a new project (and what better time to get…
Halloween is just around the corner! And when we think of Halloween patterns to make, we think of fibre arts icon Morticia Addams, who was knitting creepy clothing long before we ever picked up a needle. Are you ready to make like Morticia? We’ve found thirteen great knitting and crochet Halloween patterns that you can…
Every year, the world celebrates World Oceans Day on June 8. It commemorates the world’s oceans, and also brings attention to how they can be cared for and revitalized. This year’s theme is “Revitalization: Collective Action for the Ocean,” and the hashtag is #RevitalizeTheOcean . We live on islands surrounded by the ocean here in…
Lace yoke sweaters are all the rage right now. They’re a lovely way to show off your best stitchwork. When you see a great lace yoke sweater you know it wasn’t store-bought; the techniques used mean that a lot of love went into making the sweater. And a lot of math went into designing it!…
The good old granny square. If you crochet, you’ve probably made one…or ten…or maybe even hundreds. But did you ever wonder who invented the granny square? Lots of other people have wondered too. Crochet historians knew it was created in the United States and was first popular in the 1890s. But the earliest published example…
Are you getting ready to hit the beach over the summer break? So are we! And we’re also thinking about the great gifts we can make for our loved ones to wear while they soak up some rays. We’ve compiled 9 of our favorite free patterns that you can knit and crochet for some summer-ready…
Can you smell it in the air? It’s nearly summer! We are looking forward to some beautiful weather so we can go for a swim – although since we live in Wellington we’re more likely to be traveling to some beautiful weather for a swim. And before or after a swim, there’s nothing better than…
