Hanna Gough
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Mum of 3. Knitwear and crochet designer. Visit the blog for free crochet and knitting patterns, tutorials and inspiration! germandercottagecrafts.com
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How to knit a simple, garter stitch ear wamer for autumn and winter!
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knit a simple headband with garter stitch. Wortsed weight accessory pattern. Image shows a pink ear warmer on a woman's head.
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Dirty knitting secret 😄 love it.
I think it's because it's just not fun, is it?
Casting on and getting going is fun!
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How to graft the toe of your knitted socks. Also known as kitchener stitch, this really simple grafting method is so handy to know! Here's a step by step tutorial with photos.
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How to graft sock toes. Kitchener stitch tutorial. Image shows a pair of finished socks that have been grafted.
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If you're wanting to learn more about knitting a sock but the thought of an adult sock intimidates you, try the advent mini socks! This quick and simple sock will use up scrap yarn and teach you the basics of sock knitting.
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free sock knitting pattern for mini socks. Knit socks. Free sock knitting. Image shows a mini socks made using scrap yarn.
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If you’ve ever asked yourself, ‘What to get a crocheter for Christmas?’ or ‘What can I buy as a gift for a knitter?’ the answer could well be a great knitting or crochet bag! Blog post here:
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What to buy for a knitter or crocheter. Gift bag guide. The image shows two knitting project bags and text saying that this is a blog post showing you what makes a great gift for knitters.
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What is Cygnet Boho yarn and why is it all the rage? Find out in the blog! 🧶
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All you need to know about Cygnet boho spirit yarn. This image shows 4 colourways of this popular worsted yarn.
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Great reasons to swatch for your next project:
🧶 See if yarn is thin or thick.
🧶 check if you're using the right needle size.
🧶 see how the yarn looks when knitted up.
🧶Estimate how much you need.
🧶See how the yarn washes.
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Reasons to swatch. Knitting and crochet tutorials
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The Breeze Crochet Cardigan. Simple V stitch crochet cardigan in worsted weight yarn. This is a free cardigan pattern for the crochet enthusiasts! It's one of my favourites, and it's perfect for the chillier months. #crochet 🧶
The Breeze Crochet Cardigan. Simple V stitch crochet cardigan in worsted weight yarn.
V stitch crochet cardigan pattern. Breeze is a simple crochet sweater design using crochet v stitch. Crochet sweater patterns free.
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The Flock Socks are effortlessly pretty, featuring a combination of slip stitches for the 'flock of birds' effect. I knit mine with Eden Cottage Yarns Bowland 4ply. This is a free sock knitting pattern available on my blog. #knittingandcrochet 🧶
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picture shows the title flock socks knitting pattern. The image is of a pair of socks. This image is for the blog post about a free sock pattern.
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Thinking of what to crochet for gifts, or thinking of what gifts you can give someone who loves to crochet? I've got you covered with the Cuddle and Play cat blanket kits. So cute! Head to the blog to find out why we love them so much #crochet
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cuddle and play cat blanket kit. Image shows the crochet cats. cuddle and play cat blanket kit. Image shows the crochet cats being cuddled by a little girl. the crochet cats in the image are grey tabby, black and white and ginger tabby. They are three of the colours available in the crochet cuddle and play cat kits. This is a pink crochet cat from the cuddle and play crochet kit.
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Here's some more granny square inspiration for autumn! Why you should try the granny square: germandercottagecrafts.com/why-you-shou...
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This is an image of a granny square crochet blanket. The blog post is about granny squares and why you should try them.
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Have you ever tried to combine knitting with crochet? With the Jewel hat, you can knit the brim and crochet the rest of the hat! This is an excellent free pattern for knitters who want to have a go at crochet. It's free to have a go!
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Patterns that combine knitting with crochet: the Jewel Hat Pattern - Germander Cottage Crafts | Knitting Patterns | Crochet Patterns | Tutorials
Crochet beanie hat with knit brim. Patterns that combine knitting with crochet. Simple granny stitch hat pattern.
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Here's my run down of the best granny square yarns out there right now. The brands featured are in the UK, but some may do international shipping. Check it out! 🧶
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the best yarns to crochet with for granny squares right now.
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How to create crochet fabric that drapes beautifully. If you're new to crochet, you may wonder why it appears stiff! I can help you work that out in my blog post here.
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how to create crochet fabric that drapes. This is an image of a crochet shawl.
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When my friend comes over to watch horror films with me (my husband only likes some horror) I bake cookies.
They're just going to be winking at me all day. #baking
Double chocolate chip cookies
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The andalusian stitch socks are perfect for those of us looking to knit some texture without the fuss. This super simple sock knitting pattern is available for free at germandercottagecrafts.com/andalusian-s...
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this is a photograph of some textured socks knit using 4ply yarn. They are called the andalusian socks and they are available with a free pattern.
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How to knit flat with circular needles: germandercottagecrafts.com/knitting-fla...
Discover the benefits of knitting flat with circular needles.
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Here's a free pattern for crochet beginners showing you how to crochet a circle. This is a really simple introductory pattern and it's free to read.
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image shows three house plants with crochet circle mats.
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Where are you supposed to put your crochet hook when you're reading patterns? Find out here germandercottagecrafts.com/where-to-put...
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image shows two balls of yarn and a crochet hook. This image accompanies a blog post showing you how to crochet and read a pattern.
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Today's WIP. It's almost finished - there's still some work to do on the feathers and branch.

#WipArt #WorkInProgress #Robin #BirdsOfBluesky #MHHSBD
A work in progress of a robin redbreast. Created using acrylic paints on A3 board.
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Here's a free knitting pattern for some simple, cuff-down DK boot socks.
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There's more to crochet than granny squares but it's a great place to start! Find out what you can make with the basic granny square.
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granny square patterns and inspiration. Image shows a selection of granny squares. granny square top pattern from sirdar stories. granny square tank top pattern from sirdar stories. granny square crochet blanket from germander cottage crafts
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Here's a step by step tutorial showing you how to join your granny squares. This technique is also great for knitted squares! 🧶 #knittingandcrochet #knitting
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how to join a granny square blanket. Image shows a joined seam on a crochet blanket. Image shows the wrong side of a joined seam on a granny square blanket Image shows a hand holding a crochet hook, joining the granny squares Image shows two granny squares held together.
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I think they'd be good on a cupboard or a draw I used for yarn, but not on my doors!