News and Events — knitting

Win Hygge Knits by Nicki Trench

January 12, 2017 • giveaway • knitting • Nicki Trench

If you love Nicki Trench knitting patterns or have become hooked on the Danish concept of hygge, then this book is perfect for you and we have three copies to giveaway this week! With 25 Nordic inspired Fair Isle knitting patterns, including full colour charts for all patterns and sizes, what better way to make things cozy than to knit theses lovely jumpers, sweaters, scarves, pillow covers, and more? How do you enter? It's very simple and we've already given you a clue in the text above (hint hint!)... just answer one question to be in with a chance of winning...

5 craft trends we're predicting for 2017

December 28, 2016 • concrete • Fiona Goble • knitting • mixed media • nature • paper • upcycling

We love to knit, crochet, sew and paper craft as much as the next maker, but we're also really looking forward to some new craft trends and exciting ways to get making! Here we've rounded up our predictions for the new year with five crafts we're expecting to see more of.

Win a Knitted Animal book bundle

December 15, 2016 • Fiona Goble • giveaway • knitting

For your chance to win the gorgeous set of knitting books by Fiona Goble, simply answer one quick question before midnight on Tuesday 20th December. If you love cute animal knits or are looking for some exciting new projects to make over Christmas then this is the giveaway for you!

Top 10 Gift Ideas for Crafters

December 09, 2016 • Christmas • craft kit • crochet • fabric • gift • knitting • paper • sewing

We love all things crafty here at MAKEetc. and this Christmas we've been on the look out for some creative gift ideas to buy our similarly minded craft-loving friends! So here you will find our ten favourite presents for crafters - from yarns, fabrics, and craft kits to fun craft experience gifts and quirky accessories!

10 craft blogs and websites that we love

November 17, 2016 • blogger • crochet • knitting • news • sewing

We’re always on the lookout for new blogs to follow and new makers to watch, but there are a few craft blogs and websites that we go back to time and time again for news or some crafty inspiration. Here are ten of our favourites for you to check out!