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  1. September 24, 2019
    Author: Vicky Castle
    Categories: Blog Posts , Drops , Knitting , Intermediate
    Tags: sweater , knitting , julie knits in paris , julie dubreux , free style knitting , drops flora , drops alpaca , drops , alpaca

    No Pattern Jumper In DROPS Flora and Alpaca

    Having attended Julie Dubreux's "My Dream Sweater" workshop it was time to give it a go and knit a pattern free sweater.

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  2. September 04, 2019
    Author: Vicky Castle
    Categories: Blog Posts , Drops , Knitting
    Tags: sweater , shade 0027 , present , pink , pattern , old pink , off white 0001 , merino , knitting , kids , ideas , gift , free pattern , drops design , drops baby merino , drops , children , baby merino 0027 , baby merino , baby

    Nova Top By DROPS Designs in DROPS Baby Merino

    Nova Top By DROPS Designs In DROPS Baby Merino.

    Here we have a few photos, hints and tips on making this gorgeous capped sleeved cardigan for a little girl. For this I used the followin

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  3. July 16, 2019
    Author: Vicky Castle
    Categories: Blog Posts , Difficulty , Beginner , Crochet , Pattern , Yarn and Colors
    Tags: yarn and colours , yarn and colors , quick , present , ideas , gift , epic , crochet , cotton , cheap , budget , beginners , basket , basic

    Epic Basket

    Basket pattern written by my mum Jane. Every house needs a few of these.
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  4. July 16, 2019
    Author: Vicky Castle
    Categories: Blog Posts , Knitting , Crochet , Yarn and colors
    Tags: yarn and colours , yarn and colors , must have minis , must have , minis , mercerized cotton , mercerized , crochet , cotton , beginners

    What is Mercerized Cotton ?

    MERCERIZED COTTON

    So I'd no idea what mercerized cotton actually was, so I asked Mum, and this is what she sent me back.

    This all came about in the 1840’s when a chap call

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  5. July 15, 2019
    Author: Vicky Castle
    Categories: Blog Posts , Drops , Difficulty , Knitting , Pattern
    Tags: unisex , stitch marker , sitting rabbit , sitting bunny , rabbit , quick , present , pink , off white , knitting , kids , ideas , gift , flora , drops flora , drops alpaca , drops , children , bunny , brown , beige , baby , alpaca

    Sitting Bunny by Claire Garland in DROPS Alpaca and Flora

    Sitting Bunny by Claire Garland in DROPS Alpaca and Flora.

    Having seen the wonderful patterns on Claire

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  6. July 02, 2019
    Author: Vicky Castle
    Categories: Blog Posts , Difficulty , Beginner , Crochet , Pattern , Brand
    Tags: shade 8912 , shade 100 , shade 0100 , quick , present , pink , off white , nepal blush , nepal 8912 , nepal 100 , nepal 0100 , matilda , kids , ideas , gift , drops nepal , drops design , drops , crochet , children , blush , beginners , basic , baby , 8912 blush

    Drops Designs Matilda hat in Nepal

    Another great free pattern from DROPS Design, ideal for beginners or when your in need of a quick project.
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  7. July 02, 2019
    Author: Vicky Castle
    Categories: Blog Posts , Difficulty , Knitting , Beginner , Pattern , Brand , Drops
    Tags: unisex , quick , present , knitting , kids , ideas , gift , drops , children , beginners , basic

    Woolly Castle Twin Bears Pattern

    Pattern written by my very own Mum perfect as a beginners project or for children to try. Endless ways to customize so also perfect as a gift.
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  8. June 28, 2019
    Author: Vicky Castle
    Categories: Blog Posts , Drops , Knitting , Beginner
    Tags: unisex , sweater , shade 73 , shade 0073 , quick , petrol , knitting , karisma , jumper , ideas , flax , drops , beginners , basic , baby

    Drops Karisma Flax Jumper by TinCan Knits

    Mum found out Drops Karisma makes a great "Flax" jumper by TinCan Knits. Link to free pattern, yarn and her thoughts in the post.

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