by Sharon Jardine | 17.07.15 | benefits of knitting, Knitting, Natural Fibers, Use of Textiles
The Benefits of Alpaca Wool I love using Alpaca wool and I love knitting and creating lovely items from it – I only came upon using this wool very recently ie in the last 2 years from a very helpful suggestion that a colleague made and linked me to a local...
by Sharon Jardine | 01.07.15 | business advice, crafts
When is a Hobby no longer a Hobby but a Craft Business? On reading a recent article on the Telegraph online via FaceBook about HMRC targeting Etsy, eBay and Gumtree sellers, it got me thinking on when is a hobby no longer a hobby but a craft business – no matter...
by Sharon Jardine | 30.04.15 | benefits of knitting, Crafting for Health, crafts, Hand Knits, Knitting
Joys and Benefits of Knitting I have been knitting and crocheting from I was probably about 6 or 7 years of age. I was taught at an early age by my nanny back in Northern Ireland where I grew up and it was a skill and craft that was handed down in each generation from...
by Sharon Jardine | 10.02.15 | business advice, crafts
How to Sell at Craft Fairs & Craft Events Why sell at craft fairs and events? Why you should give it a go, we all have to start somewhere – this is a little guide on some handy tips and advice for those just starting out selling your creations. As soon as...
by Sharon Jardine | 26.01.15 | Character Knits, Free Knitting Pattern, Hand Knits, Knitting
Free Adult Minion Hat Knitting Pattern This is a simple and basic knitting pattern for an adult Minion hat. If your children are jealous, you can adapt this pattern or use a similar childs basic knitting pattern for a beanie hat to make them a Minion hat too. I use...
