This is a sort-of-tutorial, building on an idea I found on sooz's blog and playing around with a few different variations. These little dolls would make lovely Christmas decorations with a loop sewn into the tips of their hats so that you could hang them up. But they're also good friends to have in your pocket at any time of year. Keep reading →
There are many more 'proper' wreath knitting patterns on the net which have definitely inspired my own attempt, like this one and this one, but I am currently looking for excuses to practice my stockinette stitch so here is my own variation. Keep reading →
I suspect that one of the best ways to meet a fairy might be to build him or her a small, dry, comfortable place to live. One possibility is to make a fairy tent or a tepee and put it somewhere where a fairy might find it - perhaps in a hidden spot on a bookshelf or a sheltered place in your garden. Keep reading →
If you are hoping to spot a fairy, a very useful present you could try offering is a small pair of fairy shoes. They are a little bit fiddly to make but they're not too difficult and once you've figured out the pattern, you can try making them in all different ways - pointy elf shoes, fairy ballet slippers etc. Keep reading →
This small halloween project is easy enough for quite young crafters,especially if there is someone nearby who can lend a helping hand with the fiddly parts. You can make a friendly witch or a scary one, whichever you prefer. (Mine is quite friendly.) Keep reading →
