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Two modelled short (trainer) socks with a twisted rib and lace pattern covering the top of the foot. The socks are knit in grey yarn.

Architectural Beauty

14 August 2025

I had a lot of fun with this design. The name of the yarn colour was what sent me off down this fun rabbit hole. I grew up near Aberdeen

A close up on the toe of short socks featuring a lace leaf column running up the outside of the foot, knit in green yarn.

Cherry Leaves

17 July 2025

I have loved this lace pattern for a long time. The original is in the book with the two sets of leaves facing each other across a central spine. As

A close up on a cowlette with a mosaic body, knit in blue and white yarn, with a wide lace border knit in blue.

Mosaic and Lace

19 June 2025

Ever since I made Breigichean I’ve been looking for the chance to do more mosaic knitting. I really loved this pattern in particular, so I was on the lookout for

Trainer socks with a lace and twisted rib pattern travelling across the sock. The socks are knit in light brown yarn with speckles.

Lace Twill

22 May 2025

I have been looking forward so much to knitting more shortie socks – they’re all the fun parts of knitting socks (toes and heels) with none of the boring bits

A close up on the top edge of a cowl with a cascading lace leaf pattern knit in a gradient yarn from pale yellow to green.

Lush Leaves

24 April 2025

For my April pattern I really wanted something that felt like spring. I always look forward to seeing all the trees out my window covered in leaves again, and I

A pair of fingerless mitts with a twisted rib and lace faux cable pattern, knit in a pale blue yarn

Wild and Untamed

27 March 2025

This release is really exciting for me because, as well as being my first pattern of 2025, it’s also my 100th pattern! For my 100th pattern I wanted to make

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Handy Tips

Shoormil – Yardage Calculator

I’m going to preface this by saying that there is no pattern support for the spreadsheet. If you follow the instructions on the spreadsheet you

Notions pouches, tape measure, scissors, scrap yarn and a selection of stitch markers

Notions About Notions

I saw a post on Twitter a couple of weeks ago, about a knitter who had gone on a cruise and only realised once she

Liz Corke Knits