Jellinski Super Chunky Hat : Free Knitting Pattern

Jellinski Super Chunky Hat : Free Knitting Pattern

Guess what? I've got a brand new, super cozy, and absolutely free hat knitting pattern just for you! 🎉 Here's the Jellinski hat I made in Mexico over Christmas and as you can see it's an absolute MUST HAVE!

Picture this: you, a pair of 9mm circular knitting needles, and a glorious 150g skein of our super chunky (fast growing) hand-dyed Malabrigo Rasta yarn in the most stunning colors you can imagine. Trust me, your winter hat game is about to get a serious upgrade! ;-)

January 12, 2024 — Gillian Harris
How I Made My Beautiful Punch Needle Polka Dot Cushion

How I Made My Beautiful Punch Needle Polka Dot Cushion

WOW! My wonderfully 3D tactile punch needle cushion is finished! What is fabulous is that you can move the Punch Needle tool to different heights, so that the loops get longer and that means that my pinks spots were more 'raised' than the gold background...
How to Sew Gingham Cushion Covers :-) xx

How to Sew Gingham Cushion Covers :-) xx

Want to make 3 gingham cushion covers for just £13.65? All you need is a couple of hours and a few easy ingredients! With just one metre of our 100% cotton gingham fabric, there is enough fabric to make 3 cushion covers! :-)

You can sew the covers together on a sewing machine, or you can hand sew them in you prefer - let me show you how! xx

April 10, 2022 — Gillian Harris
How to make a Valentine's Day Heart Shaped Wool Wreath

How to make a Valentine's Day Heart Shaped Wool Wreath

Make your own pretty Valentine's Day Wool Tops Wreath in about half an hour! So pretty to hang on your door at this time of year, - or actually any time of year, or make for a loved one! (Remember those ' Galentine ' friends as well as those Valentines too!) ...Really cheers everyone up ;-) xx
My Kid Silk Mohair Simple Easy Knit SHRUG : Free pattern!

My Kid Silk Mohair Simple Easy Knit SHRUG : Free pattern!

I am a MASSIVE fan of our kid silk mohair yarn, and wanted to write a pattern for a simple shrug project that anyone could make - even if you have very little experience! This is the perfect project for anyone that is tired of knitting scarves and wants something slightly more challenging but still easy! Essentially you are knitting a giant rectangle and then sewing up the sides to form a shrug - which is basically a cross between a shawl and a cardigan. This kid silk mohair yarn is light and diaphanous, and yet also super warm, - it is literally like putting on a warm hug! :-) The fluffy fibres add an instant layer of warmth, and yet this yarn is super soft against the skin too. #WINWIN!
October 04, 2021 — Gillian Harris
Easy Striped Cotton Crochet Tote Project

Easy Striped Cotton Crochet Tote Project

Say hello to our fab new striped crochet Tote Bag project! This striped cotton tote has a relaxed shape and vibe plus is a VERY generous size that makes it versatile and practical :-) a great project to crochet for yourself or as a gift for someone else! Carry it through the seasons for shopping trips or days out - our wonderful webbed canvas bag handles come in lots of colours and make comfortable shoulder straps once they're sewn on.
The Ultimate Craft Day Out : 12 Places to Eat & Drink on a Trip to Gilliangladrag

The Ultimate Craft Day Out : 12 Places to Eat & Drink on a Trip to Gilliangladrag

Fancy a 'crafty' day trip to visit us? A lot of our fabulous fluffy customers come to us from far and wide - and we are often asked where we recommend to grab a bite before or after a trip to The Gilliangladrag Fluff-a-torium. So whether it's the best 'crafted' coffee & cake, or a proper pub lunch, pizza, or something altogether far more elegant and upscale, I've put together a few of our favourite places to eat and drink that aren't too far away! X
New Fun Jewellery Kit + Free Tutorial xx

New Fun Jewellery Kit + Free Tutorial xx

This kit is a perfect starter kit for adults and older children and contains LOADS of beads, charms, letter beads, disc beads, heart beads and a whole pack of beading elastic and a whole pack of collapsible needles! Plus you can take a look at my fabulously FREE YouTube tutorial about how to make my Speedy Beady jewellery kit - I even show you how to make the extremely cool beaded daisies! x
"Warm Hug" Super Chunky Easy Knit Blanket : Free Pattern

"Warm Hug" Super Chunky Easy Knit Blanket : Free Pattern

This blanket is most definitely a "warm hug" and is big enough to either sit around my shoulders of just over my entire upper body with just my head peaking out for essential viewing ;-) It's extremely soft and warm and feels really luxurious as it's knitted in the Malabrigo Rasta Super Chunky which is spun from superfine Merino and is über soft and squidgy. PERFECT! :-) xx
Free Hat Knitting Pattern : Fashion Light Luxury Hand Dyed

Free Hat Knitting Pattern : "Fashion Light Luxury Hand Dyed" How to Knit My Latest Hat! :-)

So quick to make! Here's my free hat knitting pattern for this lovely yarn. Perfect for these colder Autumnal days and as we move into Winter, top this soft warm hat off with one of our faux fur pompoms (they come in loads of colours) and all is well! :-)
How to make a Face Mask : Minimal sew : Easy peasy!

How to make a Face Mask : Minimal sew : Easy peasy!

Finally it's obligatory to wear a face mask in enclosed spaces here in the UK - so why not make a few? Remember wearing a mask is like wearing underwear - they need to be washed after each wear :-) This is a super easy, minimal sew 'how to' make a face mask which is 2 layers thick with an opening for a filter; option for nose wire, and the option to make it water resistant too!
Quick Guide to Needle Felting 3D Shapes

Quick Guide to Needle Felting 3D Shapes

One of THE most important things about needle felting 3D shapes is the way you 'wrap up' the merino wool tops you're working with. It's IMPERATIVE to get as much of the 'air' out of it as possible when you are creating a little shape. I don't use a different core wool, or anything inside, - I simply needle felt the merino wool tops into the shape I need...

Here's my quick and simple guide to needle felting 3D shapes, which accompanies my recent free live tutorial on YouTube.