I designed this little tree to decorate my dining table for the holidays, to rest my name cards for each place setting. But it would also look festive on a bookshelf or mantelpiece, and can easily be... More > made into a hanging decoration by threading wool or ribbon through the top. The tree is 9cm high, uses 20g each of green and red double knit wool, and is knitted flat using 3mm straight needles. You will also need approximately 30g stuffing, and a tapestry needle to sew the pieces together. My tree is decorated with beads (these are sewn on after the tree is finished), but you could use sequins, buttons or embroidery for decoration.< Less
These little animal pals are designed from some of my doodle drawings. With this sewing pattern you can make your own toys too. This pattern includes the bunny, bluebird, puppy, tiger, tortoise... More > and piglet. The animals are made from felt fabric, and all sewn by hand (no sewing machine is needed). You will need some felt fabric, thread, sewing needle and scissors, a small amount of padding or toy filling, and some ribbon if you want to make a hanging loop. The animals are approximately 6 to 11cm tall (not including the ribbon loop). The pieces are sewn together using a small running stitch. The 16 page pdf pattern includes photos, the pattern pieces, materials lists and step by step illustrated instructions for making up the toys.< Less
My wise Barney Owl is now available for sewers to make too! With my new sewing patterns you can make your own Barney owl toy and the Barney Owl bag. The sewing pattern includes 14 pages of step by... More > step instructions, colour photographs, and materials list. The step by step instructions make this project suitable for sewers of all abilities. The toy and bag are made using a sewing machine. The bag uses approximately half a metre each of two colours of quilting weight cotton fabrics, and the toy owl can be made from 2 fat quarters of fabric. You will also need some white and orange felt, buttons, some interfacing, as well as sewing needles and thread.
The finished bag is approximately 27cm wide, 21 cm high (excluding handle) and 3cm deep. The toy owl is approximately 14cm high, 17cm wide and 4cm deep.< Less
Patch the Patchwork Turtle is a huggable softie for boys and girls of all ages. With this sewing pattern you can make your own turtle buddy, and you can create your own design for the patchwork... More > shell with scraps of fabric. All the sewing is done on a sewing machine, including the patchwork, and step by step instructions with colour photographs are included. You will just need to do a bit of handsewing to finish the turtle. The pattern pieces are to scale, so there is no need to enlarge...hit print and and you a ready to sew! The turtle uses less than half a metre of quilting weight fabric, 2 buttons, as well as toy filling, sewing needles and thread. A full materials list is included in the pattern. The finished turtle is approximately 30cm long, 10cm high and 20cm wide.< Less
This special offer bundle is for my collection of foodie knitting patterns, including: Big Breakfast (sausages, bacon, eggs, beans, tomato and waffles); Apple and Pear pincushions; Basket of fruit... More > and vegetables (including carrots, peas in a peapod and tomatoes). With this special price bundle you save 25% off the regular pattern price.< Less
I designed these squidgy animals for a friend who was learning to knit, and wanted an easy toy pattern. Included in this pattern e-book are: Barney Owl, Candy Rabbit, Oreo Panda, Penny Pig, Pudding... More > the Cat and Topsy Turvy Turtle. The patterns only require you to know how to knit, purl, cast on, cast off, increase using KFB (knit front and back), and decrease using K2TOG (knit two stitches together). You also need to change colours (knit stripes). The patterns include row by row instructions so you don’t forget your place. You will need to sew the finished toys together, and step by step construction photos are included in the pattern. All pieces are knitted flat on 3mm straight needles, and each toy uses approximately 100g double knit yarn and 100g stuffing. The finished toys are approximately 23 cm high.< Less
This is a special promotion bundle of my dress up toy knitting patterns, the 4th pattern is free! This collection includes: Bear - with pinafore dress and dungarees, Puppy - with trousers and... More > waistcoat, Tabby Cat - with cardigan, and Polar Bear - with Santa outfit. To make your toys you need to know how to knit, purl, cast on, cast off, increases, decreases, and sewing seams. The patterns include row by row instructions so you don’t forget your place. Full instructions for construction including photos are included in the pattern. The toys are knitted flat (not knitted in the round). As a guide to the size, the finished toys are approximately 26cm high.< Less
This listing is for three toy knitting patterns including: Nutmeg Bear and basket of strawberries, Mortimer Puppy and beach ball and my Cavendish Cat and basket of wool. The patterns include... More > instructions and lots of photos to help you make your own little friends. The patterns are written so they are easier for beginners to follow, and include lots of photos and step by step instructions. You will need to be able to do the following stitches/techniques: knit, purl, casting on and off, sewing seams, increases and decreases, changing colours, i-cord, intarsia knitting and short rows. Lots of tips and instructions are included in the pattern to help you. All pieces are knitted flat on straight needles except any i-cord knitted pieces which are knitted on two double pointed needles. The finished toys are approximately 15cm tall (in a sitting position).< Less
This listing is for a special offer bundle of the knitting patterns to make your own woodland animals, including: Brompton Badger, satchel and school books; Finsbury Squirrel, basket and acorns;... More > Kensington Hedgehog and toadstools; Putney Mouse and basket of apples; Cricklewood Owl and ladybird. In this special price bundle, the owl and hedgehog patterns are free! The patterns are written so it is easier for beginners to follow, and include lots of photos and step by step instructions. You will need to be able to do the following stitches/techniques: knit, purl, casting on and off, sewing seams, increases and decreases, changing colours, i-cord, and intarsia knitting. All pieces are knitted flat on straight needles except the i-cord knitted pieces which are knitted on two double pointed needles.< Less
This listing is for all the patterns in my “At the Zoo” collection, including: Norwood Monkey and Bananas, Nutmeg Bear and Basket of Strawberries, Bloomsbury Elephant and Sticky Buns, and... More > Hopkins Penguin and Life Preserver. The patterns include instructions and lots of photos to help you make your own little friends. The patterns are written so they are easier for beginners to follow, and include lots of photos and step by step instructions. You will need to be able to do the following stitches/techniques: knit, purl, casting on and off, sewing seams, increases and decreases, changing colours, i-cord, intarsia knitting and short rows. All pieces are knitted flat on straight needles except any i-cord knitted pieces which are knitted on two double pointed needles.< Less
