Monday, September 20, 2021

Thursday, September 9, 2021

Gorgeous Beach Bag


I love the giant shell pattern on this bag! It's great on the bag, but would also look wonderful as the body of a sweater.

The free pattern is available at Craft Passion.

Wednesday, September 8, 2021

Autumn has arrived!

Autumn has arrived at Joan's.

King Cole has released a new yarn, Autumn Chunky. It is a beautiful multi-tonal roving yarn with 80% Premium Acrylic and 20% Wool. It has a gorgeous soft handle and would suit warm garments, accessories and homeware.

Meters Per Ball: 140 m
Needle Size/Tension: 6.0mm | 14sts

Monday, September 6, 2021

A Riotous Hat


Over the last 12 months, many people have taken up knitting and crochet, and many have returned to the crafts.

Hirelle Moore was challenged to make a hat for her daughter. She hadn't picked up needles in years, but managed to make this fantastic hat in the course of one evening! Her daughter kept looking over and saying "It actually looks like a hat!"

Hirelle used a chunky yarn, King Cole Riot, and topped the hat with a faux fur pom pom.
Excellent work.

Saturday, September 4, 2021

Florentine Fantasia



At Hodgson Loom Gallery in Laxey, it is the opening of the exhibition 'Florentine Fantasia'. You are invited to wander through the streets, gardens and museums of Florence via the medium of stitch. Inspired by their travels, textile artists Maureen Kennaugh and Pat Kelly capture its romance and vibrancy; it's rich history and architectural magnificence in intricate detail, stitch by stitch.

Friday, September 3, 2021

Thursday, September 2, 2021

McCall's Half Price Pattern Sale

The McCalls Pattern sale starts tomorrow. The half price sale runs from the 3rd to the 18th of September.