Winter in my Heart
When it comes to winter, it’s more of a ‘when life gives you snow, you make the best of it!’ Winter activities are always more fun when shared with like-minded zany friends, as shown by these crazy critters in Maria’s … Continued
My Little Girl’s Fair Isle Tunic
A fairly quick knit, considering there’s Fair Isle and Intarsia techniques to create this sweet tunic. Perfect for winter weather, it has bright contrast for that extra burst of colour. Read more in our Winter 2016 issue. Download the PDF … Continued
Glitter in the Snow Winter Accessories
Knitting with beads is a simple way to add shine and texture for more glamorous accessories. Test the beads to ensure that washing won’t damage them before adding them to the yarn. Stringing larger beads is not difficult although there … Continued
Cookies and Cocoa Cushion Cover
After a busy day of winter activities, what is more inviting than a warm cup of hot chocolate and some homemade chocolate chip cookies?? Get that ‘inviting feeling’ all season long with this cute cushion featuring felted wool, buttons and … Continued
Cobblestone Way Cushion Cover
Winter is my favourite season, mostly because I like to play in the snow. More so when I was younger, but I still love to bundle up and head out for a nice winter walk. Usually the sidewalks are uneven … Continued
Blooms a-popping cardigan
From my extensive library of designs, I offer this delightful little cardigan with panels of popcorn flowers and vines. I am also pleased to introduce a new, easy-to- master crochet technique – stooks. Stooks form a boundary or vertical fence … Continued
Beaded Snowflake Brooches
When you fan crystal-tipped bugle points around a filigree dome, you get a dramatic snowflake. This is an adaptation of my famous Fanwheel Snowflakes which start off with a circle of beads. Here, we explore overlapping points around a metal … Continued
A Calm Winter, A Body Pillow Cover
In this article, we explore embroidery stenciling technique using fabric dye to create your one of a kind wrap for your favourite body pillow. These pillows are generally larger than most standard pillows. These can be used for an existing … Continued
Bonfire After Skiing Quilt
The chevron pattern of this winter quilt is flames licking at the sky. It was inspired after a day of skiing sitting by the bonfire. Read more in our Winter 2016 issue. Download the PDF pattern now. Designed by Jackie … Continued
Making a Quillow
A quillow is a small quilt that folds up and tucks into a pocket to create a pillow. These versatile quilt/pillows are favourites with children and come in handy for picnics or as an emergency blanket for a car. If … Continued