Claire FairallDec 10, 20213 minFree Christmas Cape knitting pattern for Lilly and May dollsThis free cape knitting pattern is the newest fashion statement for Lilly and May dolls.
Claire FairallDec 6, 20213 minKnitted 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 FairallSep 22, 20212 minFavourite yarn shades for knitted PumpkinsBest shades of yarn for knitting Pumpkin decorations. My favourite colours to use with this easy knitting pattern.
Claire FairallApr 12, 20212 minHow to knit an easy picot lace edgingThe picot lace edge pattern I use is very simple and worked as you cast off the hem of each garment.
Claire FairallFeb 24, 20214 minLilly and May's adventures with Dolly Mohair YarnI’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 FairallOct 7, 20202 minFree 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 FairallJun 23, 20202 minHow 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 FairallJun 18, 20202 minHow to knit a quick mini flowerMy favourite way to knit quick and easy mini flowers, just change the yarn weight to make different sizes.
Claire FairallJun 16, 20203 minIntroducing Lilly and May knitted dollsPlease 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 FairallMay 28, 20203 minKnitting 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 FairallMay 26, 20201 minHuggling 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 FairallNov 14, 20193 minHow to make Quick and Easy Mini Pom PomsThis 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 FairallNov 11, 20192 minHow I add yarn hair to my small knitted dollsThis 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 FairallOct 28, 20193 minFinishing my Fairy doll, with a calm mindMy 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 FairallOct 21, 20192 minChoosing 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 FairallOct 16, 20192 minPlaying with yarn pegs and Easy Knitted PumpkinsI think the lovely rich oranges and yellows of pumpkins were what inspired my easy pumpkin knitting pattern idea in the first place.