Knitting and Crochet

We love Fiona Goble’s adorable knitted animal items and it really doesn’t get much cuter than these koala bootees from her latest book, Knitted Animal Nursery. Have a go yourself with Fiona's simple knitting pattern!

This lovely child’s hat is a great, easy project suitable for a beginner, and creates a lovely gift very, very quickly! The beanie is exactly what you want from a child’s hat – simple, fun, warm and easy to spot in a crowd! Follow the full crochet pattern here.

We absolutely love this tea cosy pattern from Nicki Trench’s book, Cute & Easy Crocheted Cosies. With bold coloured stripes and pretty yarn pom poms, this tea cosy is both funky and vintage in style, and we think it will brighten up any kitchen! Have a go at this free crochet pattern from the book...

Is this, or is this not, the most beautiful knitted tote bag you have ever seen? Nicki Trench has taken inspiration from Scandinavia with knitted reindeers, hearts and a Fair Isle design, while sturdy handles and a lovely lining make it a brilliant practical bag for you to use or give as a gift. Try the knitting pattern, complete with yarn suggestions and a Fair Isle knitting chart.