The Knitting Journal
Thoughtful articles to help you understand your knitting more deeply, develop your skills and explore your creativity. You’ll find practical techniques, pattern and design insights, project-planning ideas, and occasional reflections on creativity, wellbeing and the inspiration we find in the world around us.
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Siskin Hat & New Pattern Layout
Improving pattern layout to enhance the knitter’s experience.
Out Today- Treecreeper Mitts in Knit Now Magazine
My Treecreepers mitts are out today in Knit Now Magazine, issue 135!
New: Greenfinch Mitts
Continuing on the birdy theme, the pattern for my new Greenfinch Mitts is out today!
NEW: Greenfinch Cowl
Inspired by birdsong and the promise of spring, the Greenfinch Cowl is the first of my Feathered Friends collection and it’s out today.
Coastal Inspiration
Taking design inspiration from the sea for my Coastal Cushion & Runner.
Make it yours: Kitchen Garden Tunic
Simple ways to put you own stamp on your knits, using mu Kitchen Garden Tunic as an example.
On the Needles: Twinkle Mitts
This project is small and achievable - an experienced knitter can achieve these within a week so it’s a great project for gift giving.
