how to knit a tiny gnome hat

November 23rd, 2011
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This is actually take-two of a tutorial I put up last year. I wanted to re-do it because such a lot of people seem to look at it and I don't think my first try at pictures and instructions really did justice to how quick, easy and satisfying (or how squeal-inducingly sweet) these tiny gnome accessories are. Keep reading →

 
 

how to make a steiner inspired doll with braids

July 28th, 2011
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I have been making some of these dolls for the next market K and I are doing. If you would like to make one you can follow a basic tutorial I made here and then I think a nice variation is to add braids. Keep reading →

 
 

how to make a pebble pouch baby

July 16th, 2011
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These small, soft, felt pebble dolls come with their own carry pouches. Small fingers can open the pouch to create a crib for the baby... ...or pull the pouch strings a little tighter so she can sit up and peep out. To make a pebble pouch baby you will need Keep reading →

 
 

how to make a linen pebble doll

July 9th, 2011
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I have tried so many variations on this basic pattern over the last couple of years that I thought I might create a tutorial and see if anyone else would like to try it too. The embroidery for this one was guided by the colours of the chakra. It became a very peaceful, meditative little project. Keep reading →

 
 

how to knit a bird, a boat and a woolly sheep

January 7th, 2011
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Two small friends of mine are learning to knit and getting quite good at it, so I have been looking around for things they can make with knitted squares. I'm not a big fan of the scarf as the traditional first knitting project. Scarves take ages, they're very unforgiving and plus, in these parts, its thirty-three degrees. Keep reading →