How therapeutic knitting has helped me

Knitting is used by a lot of people as a form of therapy to help with various things and is therapeutic for lots of reasons too.  I share some of my chronic illness journey and how therapeutic knitting has helped me through the tough times with it and how therapeutic knitting might be able to help you too.  

What's that stitch? Seed stitch

Seed stitch creates raised bumps along the row.  I thought moss stitch and seed stitch were both the same just different names for the same stitch but I've since learnt that they aren't the same. Learn about this stitch, how to do seed stitch and get a few project ideas. 

Free Printable Knitting Essentials Checklist

I decided to compile a list with an explanation for a basic knitting kit, handy extras and knitting extras with a photo for easy reference to each knitting accessory along with an explanation about what they are used for. 

Knitting Journal: Superhero Soft Toys

  

I thought I would share the superhero soft toys  I have been knitting for presents.  I thought they would make the perfect present so decided to knit their favourite superhero's - Spiderman and Batman for them to play and have adventures with. 

How to do a yarn forward (yfd) in 5 easy steps

A yarn forward is used in knitting for a few different things from making a button hole or eyelets to thread ribbon or a finger knitted chain through. Learning to knit doesn't have to be hard, to make it easier to understand I have created 5 easy steps to make a yarn forward. Each step by step in the tutorial has a photo to go with it.

What's that stitch? Moss stitch

After thinking seed stitch was another name for moss stitch depending which country you are from I learnt a while ago that moss stitch looks completely different,  the stitch pattern is similar though.

How to organise your yarn stash

If your yarn stash in a mess, tangled all up or if you can't find where your project is this post is perfect for you. I too used to have trouble finding yarn and projects here are 4 ways to organise your yarn stash along with a few ways you could store your yarn.

Printable inspirational wall art

Wall art just launched! These are perfect for adding to your wall or in a binder with your planner. I've created 6 lots of inspirational wall art for you. Most have scenery taken from around Cozy Woodland Cottage knits and others just have the text or a rectangle with the text as well as the scenery.