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Guide to Using Butterick Sewing Patterns

We understand though that there may be many of you with limited textiles experience for whom the idea of making a set of clothes seems completely preposterous! Thus, we've put this little guide to using Butterick sewing patterns together, explaining

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10 Fun Christmas Ornament Craft Kits

Create some super fun Christmas ornaments that will look great on your Christmas tree with our range of brilliant craft kits. The ideal craft kits for beginners or younger crafters, they come with pre-punched shapes to sew together to make a collection of

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The Best Knitting Patterns For Autumn 2020

With autumn just around the corner now is the perfect time to get started on some fabulous fall knitting patterns. From cosy cardigans to warm woolly hats, fun gift ideas to gorgeous chunky blankets, we stock a fantastic selection of knitting patterns including

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8 Fun Wool Roving DIY Craft Projects

Wool roving is produced during the process of making spun yarn from wool fleece, raw cotton, or other fibres. Their main use is as fibre prepared for spinning, but they may also be used for specialised kinds of knitting or other textile arts. Roving looks

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2019 Knitting Trends For Autumn and Winter

As Autumn descends and thoughts turn to warmer wear, knitted items continue to appear on the catwalk.  Everyone loves a new jumper which can be extremely versatile and worn, over dresses and skirts as well as giving a real lift to jeans or paired with

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Can I Take My Knitting Needles On A Plane?

The summer holidays are fast approaching, and for many knitting and crochet enthusiasts, the packing process will illuminate an interesting question... Can I take knitting needles on a plane?

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