These are tutorials and patterns that I either mean to try, or have tried. They’re here so I can find them again. Maybe you’ll find them useful too.

Please note:

1. All the patterns & tutorials are free – but do support the crafting community by buying their self-published patterns when you can. Obviously all the patterns here are copyright to their respective owners.
2. Links were live when I posted them. If you spot a broken link, let me know and I’ll either fix it or remove it. (Thanks!)

Knitting

• Kitchener Stitch Video tutorial(knit-slip-purl, purl-slip knit – very good video)
• Mini Christmas stocking. (I made several, and they’re good for beginners, as you knit them flat)
• Tiny Knitted Toys (simple to knit, fiddly to sew, but very cute. I made one here.)
• How to knit a Morse Code Cowl (great idea)

Crochet

Video Tutorials:

• Basket weave stitch
• Invisible decrease
• Cluster stitch

Free Crochet Patterns:

• Basic Crochet Rose
• Tiramisu Baby Blanket by Alicia Paulson. Easy TV watching project, and looks lovely. Finished!
• Cute little daisy crochet square. Would make a lovely blanket. (I made a lavender bag.)
• Tiny amigurumi racoon

Sewing

Tutorials & Techniques

• Honeycomb smocking
• Attaching curved binding
• Quilting, start to finish
• Needle case tutorial

Free Sewing Patterns

• Zippered pouch
• Lined drawstring bag
• Fabric basket – I’ve tried this