A New Pattern: The Monogram Baby Hat

Really pleased to announce that my new pattern is live and ready to download from Ravelry ... the Monogram Baby Hat.

This was created as a gift for a friend who has just had a baby boy.

I used a J for the monogram, but my pattern includes letter templates for the entire alphabet, so baby Annabel to little Zavier are all catered for.

Using colour schemes of your choice, this would be equally suitable for baby girls.

Please forward to friends and relatives who are expecting, as well as those searching for a sweet little handmade gift.

You can purchase the pattern using this link:

Many thanks and happy knitting :)

A New Pattern: The Womb Wisdom Headband/Ear Warmer

Really pleased to announce that my new pattern ... The Womb Wisdom Headband/Ear Warmer ... is now available through Ravelry.

This pattern is a fun and fast knit that makes a beautiful and practical headband/ear warmer.

I used my bulky Rainbow Merino handspun yarn for this project, but any aran to bulky yarn would work really well.

Gauge is not important, because you make this to fit any size from a child to an adult.

Please use this link to purchase the pattern:

Many thanks and happy knitting :)

nb ... The inspiration behind the pattern:

I called this the 'Womb Wisdom Headband' because it was made as a gift for a friend that I have not seen for over 10 years. She happens to be the author of many books including Womb Wisdom.

A New Pattern: The Draft Excluder Cowl

We all love snuggly necks don't we?

I conceived of this pattern because I wanted to eliminate those pesky winter drafts from coming in to the 'V' created when wearing coats, jumpers, etc. The ultimate solution for chilly and windy days.

One more plus ... it won't migrate and become displaced like some scarves and cowls do, because it's shaped to fit from your chin to your breast bone.

This shaped cowl can be worn under a normal scarf or in place of a scarf, and it is customisable to fit all ... from children to adults.

It's a fun project that knits up really quickly in either commercial or handspun chunky yarn.

Please find it available for purchase in my Ravelry store. Here's the link:

Many thanks and happy knitting :)

A New Pattern: The Lovebird Beanie Hat

Well, here it is ... my debut into the world of knitwear design ... The Lovebird Beanie Hat. Now available to download through Ravelry.

Modelled here by my friend Claire, it is a simple fair isle pattern that knits up quickly in DK to Aran weight yarn.

If you go on to make this hat I'd love to see your creation, so please link it to the pattern listing on Ravelry.

You can purchase this pattern here:

Thank you and happy knitting :)