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Simple and Easy Yarn Peg Craft Storage Solution
This morning, I tipped out my collection of yarn pegs ready to decide on a nice colour combination for my next project. Then spent a few...
Claire Fairall
Feb 13, 20242 min read
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Free Christmas Cape knitting pattern for Lilly and May dolls
This free cape knitting pattern is the newest fashion statement for Lilly and May dolls.
Claire Fairall
Dec 10, 20213 min read
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Knitted Gingerbread man- knitting different sizes from one easy pattern.
This year I’ve been playing with different yarn thickness to make a range of knitted Gingerbread man sizes. I’ve created them small enough t
Claire Fairall
Dec 6, 20213 min read
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Favourite yarn shades for knitted Pumpkins
Best shades of yarn for knitting Pumpkin decorations. My favourite colours to use with this easy knitting pattern.
Claire Fairall
Sep 22, 20212 min read
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How to knit an easy picot lace edging
The picot lace edge pattern I use is very simple and worked as you cast off the hem of each garment.
Claire Fairall
Apr 12, 20212 min read
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Lilly and May's adventures with Dolly Mohair Yarn
I’ve been having a lot of fun getting to know Dolly Mohair yarn. This yarn is not your usual mohair- it’s spun specially for use in...
Claire Fairall
Feb 24, 20214 min read
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Free witches’ hat pattern for Huggling Monsters at Halloween.
With Halloween fast approaching I thought that just maybe folk would enjoy a quick little free knitted Halloween costume for their Huggling
Claire Fairall
Oct 7, 20202 min read
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How to knit 3 toy sizes from one pattern- and no maths!
I’ve made three sizes of Huggling Monster from the same knitting pattern. So easy and no maths needed
Claire Fairall
Jun 23, 20202 min read
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How to knit a quick mini flower
My favourite way to knit quick and easy mini flowers, just change the yarn weight to make different sizes.
Claire Fairall
Jun 18, 20202 min read
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Introducing Lilly and May knitted dolls
Please let me introduce you to Lilly and May, I’ve grown to know them very well since I first started sketching new doll ideas in March last
Claire Fairall
Jun 16, 20203 min read
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Knitting a bigger Fluffy Huggling Monster- just a few little changes to how I sewed him up.
'm still knitting Huggling Monsters! This time I've been playing with some fluffy squishy Cuddles Chunky yarn from King Cole.
Claire Fairall
May 28, 20203 min read
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Huggling Monsters - Little knitted hugs for my family and friends !
Until we are all hugging again, I'm going to carry on knitting, giving, posting and sharing knitted Huggling Monster.
Claire Fairall
May 26, 20201 min read
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How to make Quick and Easy Mini Pom Poms
This is how I make small pom poms for my little gingerbread men’s hats. I think it’s a quick method and it’s certainly easy.
Claire Fairall
Nov 14, 20193 min read
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How I add yarn hair to my small knitted dolls
This is how I add the hair to my mini knitted fairy doll. I’ve tried a few different methods, and this is my favourite.
Claire Fairall
Nov 11, 20192 min read
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Finishing my Fairy doll, with a calm mind
My Fairy doll was not looking as I’d hoped, I’ve learnt that when I start to “fight “with a project-Then I need to take a break, have cup of
Claire Fairall
Oct 28, 20193 min read
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Choosing colours for Christmas Nutcracker dolls(Thanks Nan!)
For this years Christmas I was inspired by 1950’s vintage shades, they remind me of my Nan’s treasured Christmas tree decorations.
Claire Fairall
Oct 21, 20192 min read
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Playing with yarn pegs and Easy Knitted Pumpkins
I think the lovely rich oranges and yellows of pumpkins were what inspired my easy pumpkin knitting pattern idea in the first place.
Claire Fairall
Oct 16, 20192 min read
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