Tutorials & Projects

Here are some of my projects, tutorials and project roundups that have made an appearance on the blog.

If you’re looking for LARP related Tutorials / Prep / Projects, click here.

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General

• Conquering DIY Anxiety – my attempt at hope vs DIY anxiety
• Reading printed patterns – a quick guide to understanding printed Simplicity and Burda patterns
• A quick guide to materials

Knitting and crochet

• Time Traveller Reversible Vest – Highland Knits
• Rupert the Rabbit – Crafter’s Companions
• Dexter the Dog – Crafter’s Companions
• Rainbow Bear – Rico Designs
• Healers Hands – Highland Knits
• Cableknit jumper – Schachenmeyer / Lovecrafts.com
• Mittens – Lovecrafts.com
• Owl Cardigan – Knitting Wizardry pattern book
• Hearthstone Wrap – Two of Wands / Lovecrafts.com pattern
• Drop-your-Guard Vest – Knitting Wizardry Book
• Rich Earth Gloves – Knitting Wizardry Book
• Tracery Vest – Knitting Wizardry Book
• Men’s fingerless gloves – Ravely Pattern
• Black arm warmers – Knitting Wizardry Book
• Smokey blue cardigan with hood – Sirdar / Lovecrafts.com pattern
• Back Porch Shawl – Diana Poirier / Lovecrafts.com pattern
• Norman the Sheep – Paintbox Yarns / Lovecrafts.com pattern
• Standing Stones Stockings – Kalwrah Hudson / Highland Knits
• Baby Sweater with Dolman Sleeves (and cable knit front) – Emu pattern
• Baby Hat, Mittens and Bootees – Sirdar pattern
• Rainbow Jumper – Debbie Bliss / Lovecrafts.com pattern
• Spooky Pumpkin Mitts – Cat in a Sweater / Ravelry.com pattern
• Witch Cats Hat – Christine de Savoie / Ravelry.com
• Christmas Robin socks – Winwick Mum / Lovecrafts.com pattern
• Petal Socks – Knitting Wizardry Book
• Pumpkin Mittens – modified patterns (Cat in a Sweater / Drops Design)
• Lace Cardigan – Knitting Wizardry Book
• Fallow Winter Jumper – Anne-Michelle Phelan / Ravelry
• 2022 Temperature Blanket
• Sunspot Socks – Winwick Mum / Yarn Unique
• Sanctuary Socks – Winwick Mum / Lovecrafts.com
• Children’s Basic 4ply socks – Winwick Mum
• Mini size Sunspot Socks – Winwick Mum / Yarn Unique
• Novella Shawl – Morale Fiber

Sewing projects

• Garnets and rubies – a red and black lace corset gown, Fashion with Fabric book
• White gauze top with flutter sleeves – the Colette Sewing Handbook
• Sorbetto top – Colette Patterns
• A-Line skirt – Fashion with Fabric book
• Handsewn purse – Little Tins of Loveliness
• Moss Dufflecoat – Colette Patterns
• Face masks – See Kate Sew
• Tweed Waistcoat – New Look Pattern
• Men’s to Ladies’ waistcoat – tailoring exercise
• Ceylon Blouse – Colette Patterns (modified)
• LARP Kit – Rolborian robe, prayer scarf, pouches – Simplicity Patterns mash-up / own patterns
• LARP Kit – Heraldry sash – own pattern
• Starry crown – Waves and Wild Pattern
• Child’s Kimono Jacket – Sew Retro
• Midnight Wishes cross-stitch bookmark – Emma Louise Art Stitch Design
• Resizing existing women’s waistcoat – tailoring exercise
• Foxy Pool Cover-Up – Waves and Wild Pattern
• Necromancer Coat – McCall’s Pattern 8137

Calligraphy

• Fear is the Mind Killer quotation
• Watercolour / Calligraphy Godparents gifts
• Lorgar Aurelian (Warhammer 30K/40K)

Project round ups

• Round up of projects – belt sash with pocket, dwarf coat, crowan gown and shirt
• 2017 projects – Lady Judith’s cap, veil and sleeves, Summerfest 2017 props, scout costume, and some fashion sewing
• Craft Catch-up 2020 – summary of 2020’s crafting exploits
• Craft Catch-up 2021 – summary of 2021’s crafting exploits
• Craft Catch-up 2022 – summary of 2022’s crafting exploits
• Craft Catch-up 2023 – summary of 2023’s crafting exploits