Reviewing Merlin has become an extreme sport now, after the BBC announced that this will be the final series. Anything could happen! Arthur could discover Merlin’s secret! Minor characters could die! Mordred might finally do something! So, only four episodes left including this one –any of that … [Read more...]
Yoshi Amigurumi and the best free Yoshi Patterns
If there was ever a cute Nintendo character made to be amigurumied, it's Yoshi. He's adorable, he comes in all different colours, he's made up of lots of round shapes. In short, he's a perfect candidate for a crochet doll version. Nintendo's Yoshi Crochet Pattern round up It's no surprise to … [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...]
Affordable Halloween costumes: Leia, Kara Thrace and Arthur Dent
Doing the research so you don’t have to. The current economic climate means that ‘buying a new outfit’ and ‘going out drinking this month’ have become mutually exclusive events. With this in mind and a mere 4 weeks to go before Halloween, let’s review our top three most cost-effective … [Read more...]
Mickey and Minnie Mouse crochet hat patterns
It is officially autumn which means that now is the perfect time to get crafting things to keep us, and our friends and family warm. These free Mickey and Minnie Mouse hat patterns from Repeat Crafter Me are absolutely adorable! The original pattern is designed for a newborn baby but there are … [Read more...]
Hello Kitty hat free crochet pattern
I have a love of all things Hello Kitty that is possibly unhealthy considering my age. But happily for me there are things out there on the internet to help people like me – such as this free Hello Kitty hat crochet pattern by Elizabeth Trantham on Ravelry. It can be made to fit a child, teen, or … [Read more...]
The Fourth Doctor’s scarf and more Tom Baker Doctor Who memorabilia
With the new series of Doctor Who airing at the moment on the BBC many of us have been going back and watching old episodes of the show too! One Doctor that stands out as a firm favourite among many of us, myself included is Tom Baker, the Fourth Doctor Who. The BBC Shop, knowing how much we love … [Read more...]
Free Hobbes crochet pattern
If you are a fan of Calvin and Hobbes, this free crochet pattern by crafty Canadian blogger Sukigirl is a real treat! She decided not to sell her pattern, but to share it for free. After all, Calvin and Hobbes creator Bill Watterson did not want to commercialise his work. She created her pattern … [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...]
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