I had an article featured in MDK today, about my new book, Short-Row Colourwork-knitting! You can read the article here: https://www.moderndailyknitting.com/community/fall-in-love-with-short-rows/ If you’re new to this technique and want to try a pattern before pre-ordering the book, use the code helloMDK to get 20% off any or all of my short-row colourwork patterns or eBooks! The code can be used on Ravelry and Payhip, and I’ve created a bundles to make them easier to find: Ravelry: https://www.ravelry.com/bundles/short-row-colourwork-designs Payhip: https://payhip.com/WoollyWormhead/colle ..read more

Thanks to everyone who took advantage of the special budget booster sale, the website build is underway with the new developer! It’s been incredibly busy back-end as the new build gets underway. I’ve managed to get back some of the deposit paid to the previous developer, and I’m relieved that things there have ended amicably. Since signing with the new developer, we’ve had several meetings about needs and requirements, and I have learnt so much! We’re getting regular updates to our Slack group and being kept in the loop about everything. That communication is going a long way to reassure us a ..read more

It’s been a few months since my last update on the progress for the new website. You can read it here, so I won’t repeat it all! You can also learn more about the new website via the blog categories and read the website aims here. After much thought and discussion, I decided to continue with the original developer despite all the delays. Some progress had been made, and with the budget concerns and my own personal challenges, it made sense to try and move forward. Until it didn’t. As I said before, this is nothing malicious, no intent to string us along. But all said and done, we've been left ..read more

There’s been a lot of life stuff happening over the last few months, in particular the last month - a LOT. I’m still catching up with myself and have plenty I want to talk about and share, but I thought I’d get things rolling again with a new pattern release. Meet Riverbero! Riverbero is knit sideways, using slipped stitches for the colourwork, which is not difficult at all. It's all stocking stitch so you can use the regular grafting method and whichever your favourite short row method is. What's really cool about this design, apart from that striking pattern and gorgeous crown, is that it's ..read more

Indeedy, it’s that time of year when I offer a huge discount across ALL of my products - digital pattern, eBooks and online workshops - to kick start your knitting year and say thanks for your support throughout 2022. Use code HatLessNotMe to get 25% discount until midnight CET 31st January 2023. The code can be used on Etsy, Payhip, Ravelry and Teachable, as well as this website. If you've ever wondered why I ask you not to share exclusive codes, or why they're time limited, the Yarn Database wrote a great article about the ins and outs of the running a sale as a small business. It's worth a ..read more

Continuing with spotlighting beta knit projects for the forthcoming Cuboidal collection, I’ve a fantastic Nethere to share with you. Thank you, Roz, this is a fantastic Hat! blah blah Spun Right Round hand-dyed sock yarns ..read more

Hearing bout reviews of my books always cheers me up, so if you’ve written a blog post about my work or talked about one of my books on your socials, please do get in touch to let me know! Likewise, if you’re interested in reviewing one of my books, I’m open to chatting about it with you. This latest review is from A Bee in the Bonnet, a knit designer and blogger. And it’s all about Cuboidal! You can click through and read Lauren’s review on her blog. She made a Basalt and having never knit mitred squares before, I reckon she’s done an amazing job! This collection is, quite frankly, a master ..read more

I’m a participating designer in this event again! The Fasten Off yarn-a-long is the only inclusive seasonal event that considers folks with differing disabilities and needs. It takes place off Ravelry and you can learn more about it by clicking through to their website. I’m making my entire back catalogue of patterns, eBooks and workshops available for the sale, and I’m setting up the sale on Etsy, Ravelry, Payhip and Teachable, as well as this website, for the duration of the sale period! Meaning you can use the checkout of your choice to get 25% discount off whatever you’ve been eyeing up l ..read more

All of the free patterns and tutorials on this website are supported by my amazing Patreons! If it wasn't for them I wouldn't be able to continue to produce or host freebies. We'd love to have you join us and in return, you get exclusive behind-the-scenes material, member-only discounts and early access to new free content. Membership starts at $1 per month. If you'd like to, you can say thanks for the freebie via the Tip Jar. Description The Striped Slouch Hat features stripes in three colours over a stocking stitch background. It has a twisted ribbed brim and a gently gathered crown. Avail ..read more

All of the free patterns and tutorials on this website are supported by my amazing Patreons! If it wasn't for them I wouldn't be able to continue to produce or host freebies. We'd love to have you join us and in return, you get exclusive behind-the-scenes material, member-only discounts and early access to new free content. Membership starts at $1 per month. You can also say thanks for the freebie via the Tip Jar. I don’t tend to knit a lot of stripes; they’re not something I’ve ever worn and although I don’t wear most of what I design, they’re not really something I want to design with ofte ..read more