Doctorpus: It is Done
Part One I have completed another octopus! They’re so lovable, and this one is no exception… … except I’ve placed the eyes as recommended by the pattern, and I think he look…
Cloudbreak Shawl Part One
This pattern has been in my favourites since September 2021 – four and a half years. I finally found the yarn for it on my trip to Bristol, wound it into cakes, and got going! First garter se…
Come and have a look at my stash - it's under 2kg which is pretty much non-existent #knitting #crochet #yarn
http://thecraftyyarnster.com/2026/04/13/stash-check/
Stash Check
I went through a phase of checking and tracking my stash thoroughly and often. At that time I found 10kg of yarn, and embarked on a journey of using it up. It was fun to have a focus and I made gre…
Here is a video of me learning to use a swift in real time (except I speeded a lot of it up) #yarn #knitting #crochet
http://thecraftyyarnster.com/2026/04/08/my-new-swift/
My New Swift!
I got a swift and ball winder for Christmas, and I finally found the oomph to try it out. I decided to film the process, and while the production values are shocking I had fun doing it. The highlig…
Amber Fox Kit from Hello Crafts
I bought two kits from Hello Crafts the other week. You’ve already seen the Loopy Giraffe, who was a delight to make. The Amber Fox (link to Hello Crafts) was equally lovely to make and is st…
Doctorpus
I did it again, I started another octopus. This time in classic Doctor Who scarf colours, which as you may recall I’ve used many a time in scarves (of course) and a Sea Glass Sweater. This ti…
Trusty Toe-Up Socks: Short Row Heel Edition
Yes, I have finished a third pair of socks in one month. We started with Winwick Mum’s Sockalong, progressed to a toe-up sock with an afterthought heel, and then I went straight to another to…
Saturday Snapshot: Familiar Colours Again
I can't stay away from them for long. Any guesses?
http://thecraftyyarnster.com/2026/03/28/saturday-snapshot-familiar-colours-again/
Saturday Snapshot: Familiar Colours Again
I can’t stay away from them for long. Any guesses?
Loopy Giraffe Kit from Hello Crafts
Listen, I had fully intended to do a proper review of this kit and then completely lacked the discipline. I was too excited to get making – and I made the giraffe in just one day, over about …
Trusty Toe Up Socks
OK, I kind of get the sock thing now. I’ve made a second pair in quick succession to the first. When I was writing that post, I was resisting ordering more of that brand of yarn, because I…
