We want to go to there! The UK's biggest knitting and spinning show is about to hit London and Dork Adore will be in attendance, spending many British pounds on lovely yarn and trying to ignore the fact that crochet appears to be entirely forgot. Brought to you by Alice Yu (from Socktopus) and … [Read more...]
Five cute craft kits for kids
Fancy giving your progeny a passion for crafting? Have a look at these craft kits for inspiration. Step-by-step Sewing This Mini flower and butterfly cushion sewing kit (£6.96 from Baker Ross) on the right will teach your child the basics of sewing, allowing them to create their own flower or … [Read more...]
Space Invaders from head to toe
Space Invaders stole a large part of my childhood with its addictive playing properties. Therefore, it's only right that I pay tribute to this simple game by wearing the famous icons with pride. A simple t-shirt just won't do. A true tribute to this mighty game can only be made through the … [Read more...]
Harry Hill’s TV Burp Knitted Character
First things first, "Knitted Character" is quite clearly crocheted and if you're a crafty type (like me) that probably bothers you every single week (a handy reminder that crafty types nearly always need to get out more). Thankfully, the people who actually made the original Knitted Character toy … [Read more...]
Grannies, Inc: A present from Gran you’ll actually like
You know that TV advert for the breakfast cereal Shreddies, where a group of grannies knit every single individual Shreddie? Clearly some eagle-eyed marketing mogul noticed the potential and snapped them up for a new fashion venture. Grannies, Inc is a company that offers customers the … [Read more...]
Bella’s Twilight mittens – free knitting pattern
Any self-respecting Twilight fangirl will want to get herself a pair of the mittens Bella can be seen sporting in the movie. This knitting pattern, created be self-confessed Twilight obsessive, Subliminal Rabbit, is totally free. Plus, the mittens are pretty special even if you're not fussed … [Read more...]