lanelands shawl: an end to end knitted shawl with block colour lace bands and a 2 colour garter stitch centre.

Close up of the Lanelands shawl being worn

lanelands shawl: an end to end knitted shawl with block colour lace bands and a 2 colour garter stitch centre.

Hurrah! The Lanelands Shawl pattern has been released! 🧶find it here: www.catcraftyknits.com/product/lane...

Use code 'LANELANDS' at checkout for 20% off until midnight (UK time) 30th June.

#knitting #knittersofbluesky #shawlknitting # laceknitting #knit

On the second sleeve cuff of the Arthur cardigan, so naturally I thinking about my next cast on... Only I don't know what I want to knit next!! 🧶🧦🧤🧶

Have you got any garment pattern suggestions for me? Literally open to anything!

#knittersofbluesky #knitting #helpagirlout #whatshalliknit #knitter

White woman in a woody field wearing a 2 colour garter stitch and lace shawl.

A close up of the Lanelands Shawl, showing the block colour lace panels and the 2 colour garter stitch centre.

🧶 Call for Testers 🧶 I am so pleased to announce that my Lanelands Shawl is finally ready to test!

I am hoping to test both the PDF version & the interactive version. @openpatternformat.bsky.social

Flexible deadline 4th May. Full info here: forms.gle/RcpzsQV6c4WL...

Thank you! #knitting

Thank you!

Myself in a moorland field with some trees in the background. I am wearing my new knitted shawl

Went out to take proper photos of the shawl 🧶 today (this isn't one of them)!! Hopefully I have something to work with now! 🎉😁 Test call coming real soon!

#knittersofbluesky #knitting #shawl #knitwear

Pinhole Cast On using a circular needle/magic loop YouTube video by Cat Crafty Knits

Once you get it you get it... Though I always have to refresh myself on it if it's been a while! Not sure what tutorials you have tried but I've had good feedback for mine... Apologies for tooting my own horn but you never know, it may help!

youtu.be/GA96nqkSBvI

Totally! What works for one doesn't for the other! The joys of making your own clothes ☺️

10 patterns I love but will probably never knit! As a busy working mum who is attempting to spin many plates, I tend to pick knitting projects that are both practical for my every day life (or my families, depending on who I am knitting for) and …

It's been a while since I've written a blog post but this weekend I finally got round to publishing one!

Head over to www.catcraftyknits.com/2025/02/08/1... to read! 🧶🎉👏

If your interested, the information for the Lanelands Shawl is now on my website. 🧶 The test call really shouldn't be too long now! (Tech editing dependant...)

catcraftyknits.com/product/lanelands-shawl/

#knitter #knitting #knittersofbluesky #shawlknitting

In order for interactive and accessible patterns to become more mainstream, more designers need to start offering their patterns in the format.

Fancy seeing what your pattern may look like as an OPAF pattern? Get in touch, now! 🧶

openpatternformat.com/designers-we...

#knitdesign #crochetdesign

We have had several attempts exactly the same! This is the first time she's persevered!

We made a pompom yesterday. Now she's learning to knit because she wants to put her pompon on a hat! 🧶

Starting with the knit stitch, and moving onto purl soon!

So proud ☺️

#knitting #7yrold #motherlikedaughter #knittersofbluesky #newbieknitter

I'll be putting the final touches on my shawl pattern today. Then off for tech editing it'll go! 🧶🎉

Testers I'll be needing you soon!

#knitting #testknitting #knittedshawl #cablesandlace #knittersofbluesky

A lady (with her head cropped out of the photo) wearing a 2 colour garter stitch and lace shawl.

Well on my way to finishing the pattern writing for this Shaw! I'll be so pleased when it's done! 🧶🌟

#knitter #shawl #knittersofblusky #knitsky #knit #laceknitting #labouroflove

A pair of neon shortie socks laid on top of a rainbow project bag. In the background sits a plant in a Herdy plant pot.

I have a habit of starting socks and then forgetting about them! I started this pair last March when I was testing the cuff shaping for my Speckle Pop Socks. I then left them and only picked them back up over Xmas when I needed a car knitting project.

At least they're done now! 🧶 #sockknitting

Oh how cute!

Thanks so much 😊

Yes it's real! It's a 'jade necklace' plant! It's super easy to look after!

Awesome! I love these!

Cat Crafty Knits Podcast Video thumbnail showing me holding up a yarn Swatch. Episode entitled 'Episode Eleven: New Year, New cast on!'

Been working on getting this podcast episode published for nearly a week! I'll be honest, It's not my best but I still hope you like it! I'm excited by my projects and that's the main thing! 🧶 #knittingpodcast #podcaster #knitting #knittersofbluesky #ukknitter

youtu.be/mDj-qw3G-a0

Stunning work! Can't believe that's your first go!

wow beautiful work!

Photo taken at the pub showing a knitted sock on my lap and a pub table with drinks on it!

Sock knitting and pub quizzing... I'm a better knitter than I am a quizzer that's for sure!

A pair ofknotted stripy socks laid on a window sil. A house plant in a Herdy plant pot sits in the background

My latest finished object! #fo
A pair of socks that started as a long tube with toes on each end 😂

As you can see from my wonky bind off, I usually knit my socks top down, but my hubby hasn't noticed and is wearing them none the less!

#knittersofbluesky #knitting #sockknitting #happyknitter

Hey! Nice to hear from you! It seems friendly here!

Hey Bluesky! Trying to get my head around this new social media... I am a knitter/maker 🧦 podcaster 📸 (sort of) and designer 🧤 from Devon, UK 🇬🇧 as well as being one half of @openpatternformat.bsky.social, an exciting project aimed at improving knitting (and crochet) patterns for all! 🧶