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My Gnorm Hat is finished and the pattern’s all wri My Gnorm Hat is finished and the pattern’s all written up, so while it’s blocking I’m looking for a few more pattern testers!Featuring a Latvian braid, cute tonttu and autumnal motifs of sunflowers, pumpkins, and leaves this stranded colorwork hat is knit in the round from the brim up. It can be worked in two or more contrasting colors (hat shown uses four) and topped off with an optional fluffy pompom. The colorwork is charted to minimize pattern jog, and a separate tutorial pdf for the Latvian Braid is included with this pattern. It is knit in DK yarn and written for 5 sizes from small child to adult.Interested in testing? Drop me a DM to apply 😃#testknittersofinstagram #testknitting #testercall #knitter #knithat
Enjoying the rich autumn colors growing on my need Enjoying the rich autumn colors growing on my needles this afternoon 💛🧡🤎 🧶New pattern joining my Tales of the Tonttu collection soon (drop me a DM if you’re interested in testing) 🧶Knitting with the beautiful soft Merino DK by @yarnsmiths available from @woolwarehouse#onmyneedles #talesofthetonttu #yarnsmithsmerinodk #knitlife #knittersgonnaknit
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Special offers this month to help you get a start Special offers this month to help you get a start on your winter knits! I know it’s only just starting to feel like autumn, but in reality it takes time to knit all the things we want to have done by December 😂 So don’t leave it to a mad rush this year, grab a great deal on my Christmas patterns now and enjoy your knitting as the days begin to cool down 🍁🍂#winterknits #christmasknitting #knitlife #knittersgonnaknit #stitchydragoncreates
Special prices on all my autumn designs are ending Special prices on all my autumn designs are ending soon and I don’t want you to miss out! So if you’ve had your eye on something go get it now…#autumnknits #autumncrochet #stitchydragoncreates #knitting #crochet
Fresh off my hook - I think Jeremy approves of my Fresh off my hook - I think Jeremy approves of my Seaside Simply Stars blanket! 😁 Pattern for Simply Stars blanket will be coming next month 🤞(it’s currently with my testers). Pattern for Jeremy is available free from @cygnet_yarns website Have a lovely weekend folks 😃#simplystarsblanket #crochet #crocheter #jeremyjellyfish #crochetblanket
Throwback Thursday - can’t believe it’s almost a y Throwback Thursday - can’t believe it’s almost a year since I released the Pumpkin Patch Blanket pattern! I loved making this and it worked up really quickly in gorgeous Cygnet Chunky yarn 🥰 Right now the pattern is on special offer too - happy crocheting! 😃#throwbackthursday #pumpkinpatchblanket #cygnetyarns #crochetblanket #fallcrochet
Happy Granny Square Day 2026! 🎉 There’s so much y Happy Granny Square Day 2026! 🎉There’s so much you can do with a square (they’re not just for blankets!) and there’s a huge variety of squares to choose from including…🧶 Pumpkin Patch blanket🧶Baby Dragonflower square🧶Simply Stars block ( coming soon)🧶Timeless square (free from @cygnet_yarns website)Happy hooking 😃#grannysquareday #grannysquareday2026 #crochet #simplycrochet #stitchydragoncreates
August offers on all my autumn patterns - Vlad soc August offers on all my autumn patterns - Vlad socks, Gnorm socks, Pumpkin Patch blanket, Spooky Night cushion cover, Dainty Pumpkin coaster, Brahan Squirrel fingerless mitts and socks, Spooktacular Mix and Match hat and socks! Which one will you make first? ⬇️#knitter #crochet #autumnknits #autumncrochet #stitchydragoncreates
Edit - Thank you so much - the test is now full! Edit - Thank you so much - the test is now full!I’m looking for some lovely crocheters to join the team testing my Simply Stars Blanket. All skill levels are welcome to apply, as the pattern has photo tutorials for everything beyond the basic stitches.The pattern uses US crochet terms and you are welcome to use yarn in - 🧶any colors - 🧶any weight - 🧶any fibre to make any size square or rectangular blanket you like!Interested? DM me for more details 😃#testercall #testercallcrochet #crochettester #crochettestercall #crochetlife
So much of what I do starts with “I wonder what…” So much of what I do starts with “I wonder what…” and involves color 😄 Yarns shown include Cygnet Glittery DK, Colour Rush, Cygnet Pure Baby, and Tickly Tots all by @cygnet_yarns , Papatya Batik by @papatyayarns , and Stylecraft Special DK by @stylecraftyarns Also, the Simply Stars pattern is ready to go out to testers and I’m looking for a couple more testers to join my team. Drop me a message if you’re interested ⬇️#crochet #crochetblanket #colorlover #stitchydragoncreates #simplystarsblanket
This little dude is keeping me company today and “ This little dude is keeping me company today and “helping” me create a forest 😄 he has a vested interest in this design - any guesses why? ⬇️#inmyhappyplace #sockknitter #alwaysknitting #cygnettrulywoolrich4ply #stitchydragoncreates
Grab the pattern at a special price and start knit Grab the pattern at a special price and start knitting these gorgeous socks for yourself! #knitter #sockknittersofinstagram #summerknitting #knitsocks #stitchydragoncreates
Perfect Saturday knitting on a new design with my Perfect Saturday knitting on a new design with my favorite Truly Wool Rich 4 ply from @cygnet_yarns It’s not so hot here today but small projects like socks make the perfect summer knits because you don’t have a bunch of knitting sitting in your lap! What’s your favorite thing to knit in the summer?⬇️#alwaysknitting #summerknitting #strandedcolorwork #stitchydragoncreates #cygnettrulywoolrich4ply
I’ve had so much fun making this blanket with the I’ve had so much fun making this blanket with the gorgeous Glittery DK by @cygnet_yarns 💖 Small squares make the perfect summer project 😉 #crochet #crochetblanket #cygnetyarns #stitchydragoncreates #halloweencrochet
Enjoy a special discount on all my dragon patterns Enjoy a special discount on all my dragon patterns to celebrate Dragon Month! The lowest prices are always on my website 😉 happy knitting folks! #dragon #knitter #strandedknitting #celticdragon #stitchydragoncreates
Celebrate summer days with my new pattern availabl Celebrate summer days with my new pattern available now at a special price! No code needed, the best prices are always on my website 😉 Happy knitting folks! #eddysocks #sockknitter #summerknitting #atthebeach #stitchydragoncreates
Long summer days spent at the beach, dipping your Long summer days spent at the beach, dipping your toes in the cold water and watching it swirl around them. Watching the bubbles and the movement of the tide around your feet as you stroll slowly through the shallow water. This is the inspiration behind the Eddy socks - my new sock pattern releasing tomorrow!#sockknittersofinstagram #eddysocks #stitchydragoncreates #knitter #inspiredbynature
Drop a ❤️ if you want another sneak peek of these Drop a ❤️ if you want another sneak peek of these new socks before the pattern releases later this week! #newsocks #sockknittersofinstagram #alwaysknitting #stitchydragoncreates #knitter
Making progress on my garden version of @purlemma Making progress on my garden version of @purlemma ‘s Beach Walk Shawl using the mini skeins from @giddyyarns that I just couldn’t resist at @elginfibrefest 🤭 This is the perfect project for a warm summer day and I’m really enjoying it. Hope you have had a chance to do something enjoyable with your day too😃#beachwalkshawl #alwaysknitting #summerknitting #miniskeins #
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