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Exciting News!
Well, this is pretty cool – I’m going to be on TV on Monday morning! Back in June, I went to a market as my monster-knitting alter-ego CrawCrafts Beasties… And I got chatting to a man who, it turned out, works on Ireland AM, Ireland’s longest-running daytime TV programme. He said, “We’ll have to getContinue reading “Exciting News!”
Autumn Class Schedule
Autumn is coming, so it’s time to warm up those knitting needles! And if you’re wondering where to start, I have a whole range of new class options available.
Addi Knitting Needles Are Here!
New in store – Addi circular knitting needles!
New Yarns Have Landed!
Take a tour through the new additions to our online yarn store! Pure wool, 100% cotton and some old favourites in new colours!
Knitting On The Go
Spending a lot of time in transit? Bring your knitting with you! Here’s how I knit on the move.
Simple Eco-Friendly Knits
… That you can make with very little knitting knowhow! Hello there everyone! Eeeek, it’s been a busy few weeks since I last posted here… I’ve had a couple of markets and workshops on in the meantime, and prepping for those tends to squeeze out everything else! Anyway, if you can cast your mind backContinue reading “Simple Eco-Friendly Knits”
Learn to Knit, Save the World
That title’s a bit of a bold statement, isn’t it? But I’ve been thinking a lot about sustainability this week, because at the weekend I’ll be teaching and selling at an event which is all about reducing, reusing and recycling. I’ve especially been considering how to put a sustainable spin on the knitting workshop I’llContinue reading “Learn to Knit, Save the World”
Knitting for Babies
I’m often asked for recommendations for the best baby knitting patterns – it seems like knitting gifts for babies and little ones is as popular now as it ever was! It’s a great way to give a present that’s a little bit more special and meaningful… And of course it helps that babies and childrenContinue reading “Knitting for Babies”
April 2022 Colour Drop!
One of the best things about getting this new website up and running has been that I figured I could maybe justify adding a few new colourways to my yarn shop stock. Any excuse, right? You can check out the full range in the Yarns section of my store, but in this post I wantedContinue reading “April 2022 Colour Drop!”