Knitting
Sad Times?
We all suffer sad times during our lives. It is one of the inevitable parts of life. Somewhere up there with birth, death, and taxes! But we all get to enjoy happy moments too. This is the part where you Read more
Knitting
One Super Easy Way To Knit Sleeves on a Top Down Jumper
If you are like me then you adore top down knitted jumpers and cardigans. Knitted in one piece. Minimal sewing. Seamless look to the finished garment. And with so many designs out there you do not have to compromise on Read more
Knitting
A New Step Pattern
The release of this pattern is an announcement to my beloved knitting community: my husband and I are expecting our first child. This is a whole new step in our lives, and what is more fitting than for a new Read more
Knitting
What is the meaning behind The Fated Knitter’s logo?
Creating the logo for The Fated Knitter was a little more frustrating than I had initially anticipated. I wanted it to include a symbol for fate. If you forgot what it looks like, here it is: I’ll start with the Read more
Knitting
20 Things That Make Me Happy
When I started my first business, Gradiance Yarns (rebranded to Fated Yarns in 2019), I did a similar exercise. I listed 20 random facts about me from my perspective of me being obsessed with knitting. As time has gone on, Read more
Spinning
A Wonderwool Wales Weekend in 2017
It all started a few months ago on an unseasonably warm 14th February. I was opening my first Valentines card as husband and wife, and out fell two pieces of paper. My husband was giving me two tickets to Wonderwool Read more
Knitting
A New Direction
I’ve been lost for about a year now. Why? Because I’ve been forcing my love of knitting and yarn into a direction that doesn’t resonate with me. I’ve been battling my own nature. I’ve been trying to shove it into Read more
Knitting
Succulent Shawl Hand Knitting Pattern Release
I’m delighted to announce the release of my Succulent Shawl pattern! You can find my original Succulent Shawl Ravelry project page here. Many years ago my sister asked for a couple of succulent plants for her Birthday. I obliged and Read more
Knitting
The Baby Cardigan from Hell
On the 26th of February I started making a baby cardigan. A friend asked if I could make a baby Cardigan for a 3 month old that had just been born. She wanted it to be hand-knitted from real wool Read more
Knitting
Knitting needles on an aeroplane?
When travelling on an aeroplane for any length of period, I always want to know if I can take my knitting needles on the aeroplane with me. It is nice to have something to do and helps relax me whilst Read more