It's been a sad day for UK comics: iconic children's magazine, The Dandy, is under threat of closure. And while there are other comics still out there (such as the marvellous Phoenix Comic which includes our favourite comic strip, Gary's Garden by Gary Northfield), it's still sad that it might be … [Read more...]
Free Patterns: Knitted Usain Bolt
We're still reeling from the excitement of Usain Bolt winning the 100m final at London 2012 last night (not to mention Super Saturday when Team GB had their best day of Olympic achievement for over a century). A nice spot of calming knitting is just what we need. And, for some reason, the … [Read more...]
How to knit Princess Diana’s Sheep Sweater
Lady Diana Spencer knew how to rock a knitted pullover. If you think you've got similar knitwear chops, the Princess of Wales's Muir and Osborne sheep jumper pattern is now available. The Sheep Sweater knitting pattern can be downloaded in exchange for a donation to p/hop, the crafty … [Read more...]
Free Link from Zelda crochet and knit pattern
This is a very simple crochet (or knit!) retro, pixellated Link (and the Triforce!) pattern from Nintendo's Zelda game. It was made with love by your editor and is now available for you to download and hack to your heart's content. This is the first attempt, so I hope to see many improvements on … [Read more...]
Free! Jolly Roger Skull and Crossbone crochet and knitting pattern
Your loving editor aims to please, which is why she (or "I" if you prefer the first person) made this pirate ship pattern for free. It's a very simple crochet (or knit!) skull and crossbones pirate flag pattern! You can download the pattern here, or keep reading for the full info. Download … [Read more...]
Gryffindor scarf knitting pattern: Harry Potter Craft Roundup
Even those non-Harry Potter fans amongst us couldn't fail to have noticed that Harry Potter fever is upon us again! In honour of the imminent release of Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows: Part 1, here is my pick of some of the best Harry Potter related craft projects and tutorials for your … [Read more...]
Free TARDIS socks knitting pattern
Banish boring socks this Christmas! Grab those knitting needles and whip up a pair of these wonderful TARDIS socks in time for the festive season. Give them to friends and family and you are guaranteed* to be their favourite son/daughter/sister/brother/friend. The free pattern is available … [Read more...]
The best craft blogs of the week
This week is the start of a new series, where we round up the best of the posts and news in the crafty blogging community. First up, Crafty Crafty found a free pattern for these cube craft Scott Pilgrim characters above. Our very own Michelle Duxbury rounds up the best back to school products … [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...]
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...]
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