This is a knitted Edward Cullen Off-Of-Twilight doll and everything you thought you once knew is now wrong. Don't worry. Just empty your mind and scroll and click and scoll and click and scroll and click and... 'His own ennui sealed in amber' The supermarkets are releasing their festive … [Read more...]
Peppa Pig knitting and crochet patterns! Update: And Sewing!
We've been on the hunt for some free patterns again! This week it's Peppa Pig (and George) who get the crafty treatment. If you have any patterns you'd like to share, or any other characters you'd like us to find, let us know in the comments! And if you make any of these marvellous free Peppa Pig … [Read more...]
Dork Review: Knit Vintage by Madeline Weston & Rita Taylor
As something of a vintage geek I must confess I was rather excited to receive a copy of Knit Vintage by Madeline Weston & Rita Taylor. The book is jam-packed full of projects based on vintage knitting patterns from the 1930s to 1950s that have been updated by the authors to use modern yarns … [Read more...]
The best geeky sock patterns
It never ceases to amaze me how much there is out there for crafty geeks online! There are endless projects out there on the web to browse through, but here is my round up on the best geeky sock patterns. Michelle has already covered the free TARDIS socks knitting pattern for us (and there's … [Read more...]
Dr Zoidberg Claw Mittens: Free knitting and crochet pattern
With the nights drawing in and the air getting crisp you may be looking for a unique or quirky pair of mittens to keep your hands warm. Or perhaps you are wondering what to dress up as this year for Halloween? Either way I may have the answer for you right here. This is a part-knit … [Read more...]
Doctor Who Mittens: Free knitting pattern
If you're unfortunate enough to be a journalist, there's a good chance you're suffering the onslaught of summertime Christmas press releases. And like most journalists you'll be moaning about it on Twitter while your friends with proper jobs silently despise you. But there's one time when … [Read more...]
Knit your own Clanger!
I was tempted to write all of this piece in Clangerish, but somehow I suspect writing "wooo, wo woo, woowo wo" repeatedly might lead me to out-stay my welcome on the internet (and let's face it, I'm only here under duress for many people as it is). The fact that a free and totally authentic … [Read more...]
Free Pattern: Morgana from Merlin’s knitted fingerless gloves
It's fairly safe to say we're REALLY excited about the new series of Merlin and Doctor Who (but you already knew that, right?!) So what better way to get our geek hands flapping than with a spot of Merlin-inspired geek craft? If you haven't already got your Bella-inspired Twilight Mittens … [Read more...]
Desperate Dan Dandy knitting patterns
It's been a sad day for UK comics: iconic children's magazine, The Dandy, is under threat of closure. And while there are other comics still out there (such as the marvellous Phoenix Comic which includes our favourite comic strip, Gary's Garden by Gary Northfield), it's still sad that it might be … [Read more...]
Free Patterns: Knitted Usain Bolt
We're still reeling from the excitement of Usain Bolt winning the 100m final at London 2012 last night (not to mention Super Saturday when Team GB had their best day of Olympic achievement for over a century). A nice spot of calming knitting is just what we need. And, for some reason, the … [Read more...]
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