<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Claire Fairall Designs]]></title><description><![CDATA[I'm a knitting designer, a pattern writing, chocolate and sun loving, yarn addicted- Siamese cat companion.]]></description><link>https://www.clairefairalldesigns.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 16:14:32 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.clairefairalldesigns.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Boost Your Knitting Confidence with the  Mama and Baba Doll Pattern]]></title><description><![CDATA[Let’s be honest—knitting can feel a bit overwhelming when you’re new to it. 

All those complicated patterns with endless stitches can really put you off picking up your needles. That’s why I wanted to share something simple and satisfying: the Mama and Baba doll pattern.

It uses a straightforward two-row repeat that’s perfect for building confidence and creating something truly adorable. In this post, I’ll walk you through mastering the easy basket stitch for the doll’s body, so you can enjoy ]]></description><link>https://www.clairefairalldesigns.com/post/boost-your-knitting-confidence-with-the-mama-and-baba-doll-pattern</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d88d2cc55f668b53090620</guid><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 06:50:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bb5988_c72de339639645ccbadd0ab86fe1a2fa~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Claire Fairall</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Simple and Easy Yarn Peg Craft Storage Solution]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.clairefairalldesigns.com/post/simple-yarn-peg-storage</link><guid isPermaLink="false">65cb56661b529d7b229ececd</guid><category><![CDATA[How to...]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 13 Feb 2024 12:11:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bb5988_6a91ea504bcc4394902d9225b7c01f67~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Claire Fairall</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Free Christmas Cape knitting pattern for Lilly and May dolls]]></title><description><![CDATA[This free cape knitting pattern is the newest fashion statement for Lilly and May dolls.]]></description><link>https://www.clairefairalldesigns.com/post/free-christmas-cape-knitting-pattern-for-lilly-and-may-dolls</link><guid isPermaLink="false">61b31bfb5939850016e3483e</guid><category><![CDATA[free pattern]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 10 Dec 2021 09:56:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bb5988_1abb6a6a5f16418fbf7b97e8de822f5b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Claire Fairall</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knitted Gingerbread man- knitting different sizes from one easy pattern.]]></title><description><![CDATA[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]]></description><link>https://www.clairefairalldesigns.com/post/knitted-gingerbread-man-knitting-different-sizes-from-one-pattern</link><guid isPermaLink="false">61ae06b29aa6b50016afd2fb</guid><category><![CDATA[How to...]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 06 Dec 2021 13:35:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bb5988_6ec8f8f32c2d43bcbe7effc13593c80f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Claire Fairall</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Favourite yarn shades for knitted Pumpkins]]></title><description><![CDATA[Best shades of yarn for knitting Pumpkin decorations. My favourite colours to use with this easy knitting pattern.]]></description><link>https://www.clairefairalldesigns.com/post/favourite-yarn-shades-for-knitted-pumpkins</link><guid isPermaLink="false">614b562b372af40016b76013</guid><category><![CDATA[Yarn shades]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 22 Sep 2021 17:06:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bb5988_69afa98c790d4694acb23073829a95ef~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Claire Fairall</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to knit an easy picot lace edging]]></title><description><![CDATA[The picot lace edge pattern I use is very simple and worked as you cast off the hem of each garment.]]></description><link>https://www.clairefairalldesigns.com/post/easy-knitted-picot-lace-edging</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6073fffc1f10cf00575b285a</guid><category><![CDATA[How to...]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 12 Apr 2021 08:46:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bb5988_729d6cbc64d3459393bde3f51f6d90a8~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Claire Fairall</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lilly and May's adventures with Dolly Mohair Yarn]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.clairefairalldesigns.com/post/lilly-and-may-s-adventures-with-dolly-mohair-yarn</link><guid isPermaLink="false">60363215c35007002d950759</guid><category><![CDATA[How to...]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 24 Feb 2021 12:05:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bb5988_ef4d02a54db64e51bc6ce790a0d0e7cf~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Claire Fairall</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Free witches’ hat pattern for Huggling Monsters at Halloween.]]></title><description><![CDATA[With Halloween fast approaching I thought that just maybe folk would enjoy a quick little free knitted Halloween costume for their Huggling ]]></description><link>https://www.clairefairalldesigns.com/post/free-witches-hat-pattern-for-huggling-monsters-at-halloween</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5f7e0f21d4a8ba0017393fcc</guid><category><![CDATA[free pattern]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2020 19:15:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bb5988_64b8036728824e6186c666302532dd0d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Claire Fairall</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to knit 3 toy sizes from one pattern- and no maths!]]></title><description><![CDATA[I’ve made three sizes of Huggling Monster from the same knitting pattern. So easy and no maths needed]]></description><link>https://www.clairefairalldesigns.com/post/how-to-knit-3-toy-sizes-from-one-pattern-and-no-maths</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5ef22300d3d4db00176a8bbc</guid><category><![CDATA[How to...]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2020 16:42:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bb5988_3ad834c45e0d44489b7bc7729ea702a4~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Claire Fairall</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to knit a quick mini flower]]></title><description><![CDATA[My favourite way to knit quick and easy mini flowers, just change the yarn weight to make different sizes.]]></description><link>https://www.clairefairalldesigns.com/post/how-to-knit-a-quick-mini-flower</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5eeb74f514d7ed002d4fca1f</guid><category><![CDATA[How to...]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2020 17:10:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bb5988_3dbc1293c17f430a9518515291270f55~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Claire Fairall</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Introducing Lilly and May knitted dolls]]></title><description><![CDATA[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]]></description><link>https://www.clairefairalldesigns.com/post/introducing-lilly-and-may-knitted-dolls</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5ee87a620c3795001771f863</guid><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2020 09:02:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bb5988_f5d346291c0f48d0aee86d8e61b23ea6~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Claire Fairall</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knitting a bigger Fluffy Huggling Monster- just a few little changes to how I sewed him up.]]></title><description><![CDATA['m still knitting Huggling Monsters! This time I've been playing with some fluffy squishy Cuddles Chunky yarn from King Cole. 
]]></description><link>https://www.clairefairalldesigns.com/post/knitting-a-bigger-fluffy-huggling-monster-just-a-few-little-changes-to-how-i-sewed-him-up</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5ecfb82119f04d0018d4b0d3</guid><category><![CDATA[How to...]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2020 14:41:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bb5988_dabe1004434b4bf6942f591e6284c843~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Claire Fairall</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Huggling Monsters - Little knitted hugs for my family and friends !]]></title><description><![CDATA[Until we are all hugging again, I'm going to carry on knitting, giving, posting  and sharing knitted Huggling Monster.]]></description><link>https://www.clairefairalldesigns.com/post/huggling-monsters-little-knitted-hugs-for-my-family</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5eccd889a332700017f60fbc</guid><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2020 09:45:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bb5988_bd3075736ba74397973b77c1fd9cf913~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Claire Fairall</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to make Quick and Easy Mini Pom Poms]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.clairefairalldesigns.com/post/how-to-make-quick-and-easy-mini-pom-poms</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5dcd8f85c07a810017244329</guid><category><![CDATA[How to...]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 14 Nov 2019 18:29:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bb5988_788d7a03b01d4d39b3403c3479b27304~mv2_d_1500_1500_s_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Claire Fairall</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How I add yarn hair to my small knitted dolls]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.clairefairalldesigns.com/post/how-to-add-yarn-hair-to-a-small-knitted-doll</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5dc9856b95caab0017fa64ad</guid><category><![CDATA[How to...]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 11 Nov 2019 17:20:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bb5988_32bdc0c6ad5c4d16b847c9038214e2dd~mv2_d_3088_3088_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Claire Fairall</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Finishing my Fairy doll, with a calm mind]]></title><description><![CDATA[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]]></description><link>https://www.clairefairalldesigns.com/post/finishing-my-fairy-doll-with-a-calm-mind</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5db32e466758db0017067f2e</guid><pubDate>Mon, 28 Oct 2019 08:52:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bb5988_147139e67d5e4e7ea6c09ab36450eef3~mv2_d_2000_2000_s_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Claire Fairall</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Choosing colours for Christmas Nutcracker dolls(Thanks Nan!)]]></title><description><![CDATA[For this years  Christmas I was inspired by 1950’s vintage shades, they remind me of my Nan’s treasured Christmas tree decorations.]]></description><link>https://www.clairefairalldesigns.com/post/choosing-colours-for-christmas-nutcracker-dolls-thanks-nan</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5da87019be397f00178163d5</guid><pubDate>Mon, 21 Oct 2019 15:25:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bb5988_3fa00b3004604275be73a32c27a24fce~mv2_d_2000_2000_s_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Claire Fairall</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Playing with yarn pegs and Easy Knitted Pumpkins]]></title><description><![CDATA[I think the lovely rich oranges and yellows of pumpkins were what inspired my easy pumpkin knitting pattern idea in the first place.]]></description><link>https://www.clairefairalldesigns.com/post/playing-with-yarn-pegs-and-easy-knitted-pumpkins</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5da5c71e74f30a0017afd70d</guid><pubDate>Wed, 16 Oct 2019 10:27:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bb5988_44006038a5aa4d0b83bb222b95e93543~mv2_d_1500_1500_s_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Claire Fairall</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>