Craft House Magic: 2020

Midsummer Haze Cowl - Joji Locatelli

#CHMGiftalong2020 Runs until end of the year

#FestiveFrenzy2020 1-31st December

#MistletoekissesMKAL 1-31st December

Knitting

I want to Break Free colourway on my 4ply Alpaca, Cashmere and Silk base

Regia Premium Silk

I put a Spell on you colourway

YouTube tutorials for simple top down sock

Pebbles and Pathways sock pattern - Marceline Smith

Teenage Dirtbag colourway in my own hand dyed yarn

Stjarna star ornament

Mittens ornament

Sweater ornament

Cross-stitch

https://guthrie-ghani.co.uk/shop/simflex-expanding-sewing-gauge

Gadget

Simflex sewing gauge

https://www.sewessential.co.uk/simflex-expanding-sewing-gauge

https://jaycotts.co.uk/products/simflex-gauge

Dressmaking

Penny dress - Sew Over It

Snowman fabric (I used 3.5 meters)

Sewing

Angel was from Tilda's Studio

Stockings was from Tilda's Fairytale Wonderland

Vlogmas day 23 2020: Stockings for the fireplace

Today's Socks

I am wearing the Mistletoe kisses sock pattern

The Yarn is Mistletoe kisses colourway

Today's Handmade Garment

Cashmerette - Concorde t -shirt

The stockings I made are a modified version of the stockings pattern in Tilda's Fairytale Wonderland

Wednesday, 23 December 2020

Vlogmas day 22 2020: Cute little mittens!

Today's Socks

I am wearing the Candy Cane sock pattern

The Yarn is Jingle Bell Rock

Today's Handmade Garment

Indigo Smock by Tilly and the buttons

Fabric is from Plush Addict - Dashwood viscose

Tilda's Fairytale Wonderland

Mittens ornaments by Jared Flood

Tuesday, 22 December 2020

Vlogmas 2020 day 21: Finished Angel!

Today's Socks

I am wearing the Simple top down sock pattern

Yarn is West yorkshire spinners in the holly berry colourway

Today's Handmade Garment

Sew over it - Eve dress (modified into a top)

Tilda's Studio

New Christmas yarn cast on - Wolle Mally Socks Weihnachtsedition

Monday, 21 December 2020

Vlogmas 2020 day 20: Into Norwich for a haircut

Today's Socks

We are both wearing the Simple top down sock pattern

Yarn is Gingerbread house from Lay Family Yarn

Adam is wearing socks made from my own hand dyed yarn

Today's Handmade Garment

Pavement Sweater by Veera Valimaki

Yarn is from Fine Fish Yarns

Tilda's Studio

Sunday, 20 December 2020

Vlogmas 2020 day 19: Sewing an Angel

Today's Socks

I am wearing the Simple top down sock pattern

Yarn is from Peggy May Yarns

Adam is wearing the Angee pattern by Cookie A

Yarn is Collinette Jitterbug

Today's Handmade Garment

Frankie t shirt is from the book Stretch by Tilly and the buttons

Neckline is from Agnes t-shirt also by Tilly and the buttons

Fabric from Minerva Crafts

Miette Skirt by Tilly and the buttons

Socks I have just finished are in the following pattern and my I put a spell on you Colourway

Simple top down sock pattern that I am using for my plain socks

I have some video tutorials on this method of knitting socks here

I put a spell on you colourway

Tilda's Studio

Bodkin

Haemostat Forceps (the ones I have are Rolson but these are similar)

Saturday, 19 December 2020

Vlogmas 2020 day 18: Knitting WIPs

Today's Socks

Mistletoe Kisses Socks

All I want for Christmas is you colourway

Today's Handmade Garment

Cherry Bloom Cardigan - Lene Tosti

John Arbon knit my numbers

Agnes t-shirt also by Tilly and the buttons

Socks I have just finished are in the following pattern and my I put a spell on you Colourway

Simple top down sock pattern that I am using for my plain socks

I have some video tutorials on this method of knitting socks here

I put a spell on you colourway

Sock Tube Tutorials

True afterthought heel

West Yorkshire Spinners

Wool Butt

Black Cable socks

The Way though the woods mittens - Eric Mount

Cosy Memories blanket tutorials

Single square

joining squares

Layout

Corner to corner blanket - Bella Coco

Magic Knot tutorial

Friday, 18 December 2020

Vlogmas day 17: My Button Stash!

Today's Socks

Country Garden Sock pattern

English country garden colourway

Today's Handmade Garment

Eve Dress by Sew Over it

Fabricland

Tilda's Studio book with 'Angel' doll pattern

Thursday, 17 December 2020

Vlogmas 2020 day 16: Sewing machine maintenance and Blocking Socks

Today's Socks

Other socks knitted items I showed included the Mistletoe kisses sock pattern by me

Yarn is 'Button Jar' from Kelly from Lay Family Yarn

knitted in my Santa Baby colourway

Herbstblatter socks by Christine Gladwin from Sweet Lavender knits

Yarn was from yarn tart yarns produced by Julie at Suffolk socks

Midsummer Haze Cowl by Joji Locatelli

Today's Handmade Garment

Zadie Dress by Tilly and the buttons

Wednesday, 16 December 2020

Vlogmas day 15: Christmas cards and Pretty Lights

Today's Socks

Yarn is my own hand dyed in the 'Take on me' Colourway

Today's Handmade Garment

Tobin Sweater by Cashmerette

Tuesday, 15 December 2020

Vlogmas day 14: Blankets and Quilts

Today's Socks

Frankie t-shirt from the book Stretch by Tilly and the buttons

Yarn is from Lolodidit

Today's Handmade Garment

The neck I used was from the Agnes t-shirt also by Tilly and the buttons

Ripple Blanket by Lucy at Attic 24

Natures walk blanket by Sandra Paul

I bought the kit from Black sheep wool

Socks I am knitting are in the following pattern and my I put a spell on you Colourway

Simple top down sock pattern that I am using for my plain socks

I have some video tutorials on this method of knitting socks here

Monday, 14 December 2020

Vlogmas day 13: Making a Christmas Dress!

Today's Socks

I am wearing socks in the Mercury Socks Pattern

Both yarns are from Peggy May Yarns

Adam's socks are in my To love and to Cherish sock pattern

Today's Handmade Garment

Penny Dress - Sew Over It

Lady Mcelroy cotton Lawn

Christmas Snowman fabric is from my online shop

Sunday, 13 December 2020

Vlogmas day 12: Baking, Socks and a Star

Today's Socks

I am wearing socks from a sock blank from Hedgerow yarns

Adam is wearing socks made with Ice yarns

Today's Handmade Garment

Sylvia Robe - Sew Over It

Frankie T-shirt from Stretch by Tilly and the buttons

Neckline is modified using the Agnes t-shirt - Tilly and the buttons

BBC Food Banana cake / bread

Starjna christmas ornaments

Socks I am knitting are in the following pattern and Regia premium Silk 4ply yarn

Simple top down sock pattern that I am using for my plain socks

I have some video tutorials on this method of knitting socks here

Saturday, 12 December 2020

Vlogmas day 11: Playing with Yarn

Today's Socks Teasle socks by Theresa Shingler Using Theresa Shingler knits yarn Today's Handmade Garment Agnes t-shirt - Tilly and the buttons Fabric was from Minerva Crafts The Stamp was from Stamp by me Studio Starjna christmas ornaments Transportation Scarf - Harry Potter Knitting Magic The Way though the woods mittens - Eric Mount Socks I am knitting are in the following pattern and Regia premium Silk 4ply yarn Simple top down sock pattern that I am using for my plain socks I have some video tutorials on this method of knitting socks here

Friday, 11 December 2020

Vlogmas day 10:Chatting about needles

Today's Socks

Country Garden Socks - Ellie Jones

I'll be there for you colourway

Today's Handmade Garment

Frankie T-shirt - Tilly and the buttons

Agnes t-shirt neckline - Tilly and the buttons

Fabric was from Plush Addict but I don't think they have anymore in stock

Socks I am knitting are in the following pattern and Regia premium Silk 4ply yarn

Simple top down sock pattern that I am using for my plain socks

I have some video tutorials on this method of knitting socks here

Thursday, 10 December 2020

Vlogmas day 9 2020: Christmas Tree Decorations

Today's Socks

Cha Cha Chevron Socks - Sandra Paul

Yarn is from little French meadow in the 'It's a disaster darling' colourway.

Unfortunately they are no longer dyeing.

Today's Handmade Garment

Indigo Smock - Tilly and the buttons

Mini Jumpers

Snowman / Gingerbread man / Reindeer video tutorial

Robin with knitted jumper

The way through the woods mittens

Simple top down sock pattern that I am using for my plain socks

I have some video tutorials on this method of knitting socks here

Wednesday, 9 December 2020

Vlogmas day 8 2020: Handmade wardrobe storage!

Today's Socks

Sock Tubes with an Afterthought heel

Yarn is from Down Sheepy Lane self striping

Today's Handmade Garment

New Look 6453

Tuesday, 8 December 2020

Vlogmas day 7 2020: Making a Christmas Stocking!

Today's Socks

Checked and Square socks by Lara Neel

Yarn is from Fondant fibre on a Stellina and merino base

Today's Handmade Garment

Romy T-shirt - Tilly and the Buttons

Art Gallery striped Jersey

Monday, 7 December 2020

Vlogmas Day 6 2020: Elm Hill (Filming location of Jingle Jangle and Star...

Today's Socks

Both pairs of socks I made a sock tube and split them into socks using this tutorial

My socks are knitted in Bergere de france

Adam's socks are knitted in Drops fabel

Today's Handmade Garment

Tobin Sweater - Cashmerette

Sunday, 6 December 2020

Vlogmas day 5 2020: Christmas Lights and Handmade Decorations

Today's Socks

Spellbound Socks - Naomi Buchanon

Mothy and the Squid - Blue Raspberry

Sockmaticians toe up socks

Zitron Trekking XXL colour 599

Today's Handmade Garment

Zadie Dress - Tilly and the buttons

Folded Patchwork Christmas Tree

Advent calendar Tutorial

Saturday, 5 December 2020

Vlogmas day 4 2020: Packaging Orders

Today's Socks

Rose City Rollers - Mara Catherine Bryner

Knit Picks Felici

Today's Handmade Garment

Cashmerette Concord T-shirt

Fabric from Higgs and Higgs

Friday, 4 December 2020

Vlogmas day 3 2020: Podcasting and Skeining Yarn

Today's Socks

Socks with Holes in - LouLeigh Norah George Yarn - Fleur Delacour colourway Today's Handmade Garment Darling Ranges Dress

How I make Tassels

This video is to accompany the Cupid's Arrow Advent Wrap knitting pattern Scissors Tape Measure Yarn used in the tassel is Show me Heaven

Thursday, 3 December 2020

Episode 144: Slipstravaganza finished!

Show Notes

Ravelry group for Makalongs

http://www.ravelry.com/groups/craft-house-magic

#CHMGiftalong2020 Runs until end of the year

#FestiveFrenzy2020 1-31st December

#MistletoekissesMKAL 1-31st December

XmasBaubles2020 makealong by

Dawn's Days

Crafty Clegg Creations

Knitting

Midsummer Haze Cowl - Joji Locatelli

Lolodidit

Blue Skin yarns

Fondant Fibre

I want to Break Free colourway on my 4ply Alpaca, Cashmere and Silk case

Regia Premium Silk

I put a Spell on you colourway

Simple top down sock YouTube Tutorial

Cross-stitch

New needles and accessories

Shop Update

Mistletoe kisses Sock Pattern

'Mistletoe kisses' yarn colourway

Social media links include:

http://www.ravelry.com/groups/craft-house-magic

https://www.instagram.com/crafthousemagic

Project bags, yarn, fabric and HiyaHiya and Clover products can be found on my Online Shop

Spotify Craft House Magic colourway playlist

Vlogmas day 2 2020: Advent Project Ideas and Blocking a knitted Shawl

Today's Socks

Hermione's Everyday Socks Lamas Stop sock yarn Today's Handmade Garment Coco top by Tilly and the buttons Watson and Thornton in Shrewsbury Northeasterly blanket pattern by Skeinanigans Adventina wrap by Katrin Shubert Cupid's arrow advent wrap by me! Wool wash liquid I use is Eucalan

Knit picks blockers

Wednesday, 2 December 2020

Vlogmas Day 1 2020: Making bags and Lavender Sachets

Today's Socks Ankle Socks with ventilation - LouLeigh Yarn used was Premier yarns Serenity Today's Handmade Garment: Frankie T-shirt Tilly and the buttons

Modified neckline from Agnes T-shirt also fromTilly and the buttons Fabric is an Art Gallery fabric jersey from Minerva crafts Project Bag making pattern Spring Sheep Fabric

Saturday, 28 November 2020

Bobble Stitch Tutorial

My Mistletoe Kisses sock pattern is now published on Ravelry and on my website!

This tutorial will assist this pattern.

You may also find the cabling without a cable needle tutorial useful for this pattern.

I have also released my Cupid's Arrrow Advent wrap pattern today.

You can find it on Ravelry and my website.

Thursday, 26 November 2020

Episode 143: New Pattern Release! Cupid's Arrow Wrap and Mistletoe Kisse...

Show Notes

#CHMGiftalong2020 Runs until end of the year

#FestiveFrenzy2020 1-31st December

#MistletoekissesMKAL 1-31st December

Knitting

Mistletoe kisses Sock Pattern available from the 28th November

Lolodidit

Blue Skin yarns

Fondant Fibre

'Mistletoe kisses' yarn available on the 1st December

'All I want for Christmas is You' hand dyed yarn

'Santa Baby' Hand dyed yarn

Cupid's Arrow Wrap pattern available from the 28th November

Cross-stitch

Clover button hole cutter 12mm

Gadget

Confessions

Fabrics from Fabrics Galore

Striped with Cherries

Navy watercolour floral

Shop Update

New needles and accessories

Gift Vouchers

Last order dates to arrive before Christmas

Thursday, 19 November 2020

Episode 142: Embroidery, EPP and Stitching Plackets

Show Notes

#CHMGiftalong2020

#AutumnMakesCraftalong

Knitting

Cross-stitch

Vintage Sewing Box Patterns

EPP

EPP Hexagon case

EPP Sewing box

Hexiforms from Ashmead designs

Dressmaking

Frankie T-Shirt is from Stretch book by Tilly and the buttons

Agnes T-Shirt also by Tilly and the buttons

Blue fabric with white flowers is an Art Gallery fabric from Minerva Crafts

Button Placket tutorials I looked here and here

Shop Update

New needles and accessories

Thursday, 12 November 2020

Episode 141: All the Socks!

Show Notes

Ravelry group for Makalongs

http://www.ravelry.com/groups/craft-house-magic

#CHMGiftalong2020

#AutumnMakesCraftalong

Knitting

Mistletoe Kisses Sock pattern due for release 28th November

All I want for Christmas is you hand dyed yarn

Mistletoe kisses hand dyed yarn due to be released in December

I put a spell on you hand dyed yarn

Simple top down sock pattern free pattern

Gadget

Bryson Sock blockers

Blast from the past

Candy Cane sock pattern

Jingle Bell Rock hand dyed yarn

Ask me anything

Gina's Brioche Hat and Cowl

Harlow Hat

Thursday, 5 November 2020

Episode 140: So Many Stitches!

Show Notes

#CHMGiftalong2020

#AutumnMakesCraftalong

Knitting

Corner to Corner Crochet Blanket - Bella Coco

Crochet

Cross-stitch

Fabrics Galore floral fabric Pink

Pin Stitch Tutorial

Gadget

Point turner

Confessions

Fabrics Galore floral fabric Navy

Teal Art Gallery Fabrics - Minerva

Thursday, 29 October 2020

Episode 139: Autumn Projects and Slipstravaganza Clue 3

Show Notes

The Way Through the woods mittens Erica Mount

#CHMGiftalong2020

#AutumnMakesCraftalong

Knitting

Blacker Yarn

Simple Top Down Sock Pattern

Thursday, 22 October 2020

Episode 138: Finished Socks and Clue 2 of Slipstravaganza!

Show Notes

Herbstblatter socks Christine Gladwin

#CHMGiftalong2020

#AutumnMakesCraftalong

Knitting

Herbstblatter socks Christine Gladwin

Sweet Lavender Knits

Yarn Tart Yarn

Concord T shirt Cashmerette patterns

Lolodidit

Blue Skin yarns

Fondant Fibre

Blast from the Past

Lady Mcelroy Cobra Corsage Crepe Jersey

Cross-stitch