A yarn crawl around the historic city of Norwich. I visit two yarn stores, including one housed in a 900 year old market!

At a time of year when all the big organizations are pushing their sales and deals, I want to write a post in support of small businesses, in particular, your independent yarn stores!

Our local yarn stores provide character and warmth that the giant retailers can not. They are often a space for the craft community to meet, with knowledgeable staff who are eager to share their expertise, offer advice, and make connections on a personal level.

At a time of year when all the big organizations are pushing their sales and deals, I want to write a post in support of small businesses, in particular, your independent yarn stores!

Our local yarn stores provide character and warmth that the giant retailers can not. They are often a space for the craft community to meet, with knowledgeable staff who are eager to share their expertise, offer advice, and make connections on a personal level.

Looking for some handmade Christmas decoration inspiration that has the added bonus of using up leftover yarn in your stash? I have compiled a list of festive patterns, both knitting and crochet, that would make great additions to your Christmas ornaments this holiday season.

Need some gift inspirations for knitters and crocheters who like to travel. This blog gives 5 very useful ideas for the upcoming gift-giving season.

Looking for knitting projects that use all that leftover yarn you have? This blog compiles five, fun project ideas that your leftover yarn can be used for, or incorporated into.

Looking for some handmade gift knits and crochet inspiration, that has the added bonus of using up leftover yarn in your yarn stash? I have compiled a list of small projects both knitting and crochet that would make great gifts for any occasion, especially Christmas!

introducing The Journey Collection, three patterns that are the perfect small knitting projects to take on your travels. They are also great one-skein projects for those souvenir skeins you purchase on your trip.

Introducing The Journey Cowl knitting pattern. The perfect small knitting project to take with you out and about each day or on your next vacation!

Introducing the Journey Socks knitting pattern. The perfect small knitting project to take with you out and about each day and on your next vacation!

Introducing the Gastown top pattern. The perfect top from beach cover-up to weekend drinks! This 90s influenced mesh top is the next crochet project you need.

Looking for crochet projects that use all that leftover yarn you have? This blog compiles five, fun project ideas that your leftover yarn can be used for, or incorporated into.

Looking for some inspiration for projects to do with leftover yarn, that don’t involve knitting or crochet. This blog post gives you five alternative ideas.

This post looks into airlines and carry-on luggage allowance when it comes to knitting needles. There are many variations and conflicting information that I explore and provide advice when trying to find answers yourself

Introducing the Journey hat pattern. The perfect gift for yourself or a family or friend.

Introducing the Lonsdale Toque pattern. My first published pattern that combines both crochet and knitting.

What I’ve learnt about continuing to knit and crochet while long-term travelling. From packing, planning and what to do with finished objects. Some downsides are also discussed