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9 must-have autumn knitting and crochet kits for beginners

7 Must-Have Autumn Makes for Beginners

Crochet  |  1 min read time

Step into pumpkin spice season and discover your first craft project.

The wonders of cross stitch by Jamie Chalmers Mr X Stitch

The Wonders of Cross Stitch by Mr X Stitch

Cross Stitch  |  3 min read time

The Kingpin of Contemporary Embroidery talks about his love of cross stitch, and shares his top tips for needlepoint ...

Design, inspiration, and what comes next, with Toni Lipsey

Design, inspiration, and what comes next, with Toni Lipsey

Crochet  |  3 min read time

Toni Lipsey, the creator and crocheter behind TL Yarn Crafts, shares her crafting journey, inclusivity in the craft w...

Crafting the Collection: Find Your Club cross stitch kits

Crafting the Collection: Find Your Club

Cross Stitch  |  1 min read time

Meet our graphic designer extraordinaire, Gemma, and learn more about the creation of our own cross stitch collection.

Mental Health and Crafting with Calm Homemade

Mental Health and Crafting with Calm Homemade

Crochet  |  3 min read time

Abby Davies shares the story of her mental health journey, and how crafting has helped along the way.

The Dream Crochet with Ashlee Elle

The Dream Crochet with Ashlee Elle

Crochet  |  2 min read time

Ashlee Elle shares the story behind The Dream Crochet, and where her inspiration comes from.

My crochet journey by Brianna Sipp

My Crochet Journey by Brianna Sipp

Crochet  |  2 min read time

Brianna shares the story of where her love of crochet came from, and what the future of crafting might hold!

Creating the Lore Collection with Helda Panagary

Creating the Lore Collection with Helda Panagary

Crochet  |  2 min read time

The story behind the stitches: Helda Panagary shares the inspiration behind her crochet patterns.

The Lore Collection knitting patterns by Sarah Hatton

Creating the Lore Collection with Sarah Hatton

Guest Post  |  2 min read time

The story behind the stitches: Knitwear designer Sarah Hatton shares the inspiration behind her patterns.

Make a Hat Day knitting and crochet kits

Make A Hat Day

Crochet  |  1 min read time

You can never have too many hats! Celebrate Make A Hat Day by crafting yourself (and your friends) some woolly headwear.

8 ways to practise self-care when crafting

8 Ways To Practise Self-Care When Crafting

Crochet  |  3 min read time

Discover some of the ways you can make your me-time even more relaxing.

Learn how to run your own knit-a-long and crochet-a-long

How to Create a Craft-A-Long

Crochet  |  1 min read time

Plan and run your own crafty event with your friends! We’ve got everything you’ll need to get started.

The Quiet Queers Craftalong

Creating the Quiet Queers Craftalong

Crochet  |  2 min read time

From a little idea, to a yearly event, read how Yu Ra Kim’s Quiet Queers Craftalong became a creative safe space for ...

The Fun in the Sun knitting and crochet bag pattern collection

Time for some Fun In The Sun!

Crochet  |  1 min read time

Discover a bright and bold collection of knitting and crochet patterns to create must-have summer accessories.