I’ve made myself a pair of knit fingerless mittens using a vintage pattern and some lovely wool I was gifted.
Tag: winter
Mistletoe Brooches
This week, I introduced mistletoe brooches to my shop, available alone or on personalised greetings cards. Made from eco-friendly materials, including recycled linen and organic cotton, these brooches make lovely little gifts. Explore more eco-friendly gifts for upcoming occasions in the Little Conkers shop.
Finishing Your Knitted Sampler Infinity Scarf
To complete your knitted Stitch Sampler Infinity Scarf, in this final section of the pattern, you will join the two ends to create the loop, and add an edging of your choice.
Sampler Infinity Scarf Knitting Pattern – Introduction
An infinity scarf featuring a variety of stitches is an ideal project for autumn and winter. This beginner-friendly pattern is presented in a 12-part series, with each week introducing a new section. Detailed instructions and tips ensure ease of completion, and many opportunities to personalise your scarf.
Crocheted Fingerless Gloves
I’ve found the perfect pattern for quick, plain crocheted fingerless gloves! These worked a treat, but maybe pick a less miserable colour than I did!
Quick Knit Chunky Winter Set
Even as a reluctant knitter, I found making this chunky winter set was not too daunting, and the end result is great.
Making the Twelfth Cake 2016
Twelfth Cake 2016 – the finale
I’ve been really struck this year by how a lot of people seem to be over and done with Christmas immediately after Boxing Day. Well, at Conker Corner, I try to keep the full twelve days of Christmas special – enjoying the beautiful tree, lots of telly, special food treats we don’t get the restRead more ⟶
Making the Twelfth Cake 2015
We made our Twelfth Cake today! I try to ensure we have a full twelve days of Christmas, and like to make Epiphany special, which also off-sets the taking down of the decorations. Part of that is that we have our Christmas cake on Twelfth Night, and one of us gets to be royal for theRead more ⟶
Crocheted Snowflakes
Two reasons for blogging today, that come together in some snowflakes. I was contacted last week by the HomeStart UK charity, asking if I’d give a mention to their Snowflake Appeal and make some crocheted snowflakes for their campaign.