Yearly Archives: 2012

ZigZag Snood and Mittens Pattern – Now Available Through Erika Knight

by buttons and beeswax Posted on December 17, 2012

I hadn’t intended this blog to focus so much on new pattern releases; however, I’ve been so busy with Christmas knitting recently I haven’t had much time to post about anything! I’ve had projects I could share, but they’re secret … Continue reading →

Posted in Arts and Crafts, Knitting, Knitting Patterns | Tagged erika knight yarn collection, vintage wool | 3 Comments

New Pattern Release: Edith Mitts and Mittens

by buttons and beeswax Posted on December 7, 2012

I’m been beavering away these last few weeks to get this mitten pattern knitted up and photographed to release in time for Christmas. It’s such a quick and simple pattern that it will make a great last minute gift – … Continue reading →

Posted in Arts and Crafts, Knitting, Knitting Patterns | Tagged Christmas, Fingerless Mittens, Fingerless Mitts, Mittens | Leave a comment

Dad’s Photography Gloves Pattern Update

by buttons and beeswax Posted on December 4, 2012

Some of you might remember this pattern – it’s the first pattern I wrote! When designing my new layout recently I decided that this one needed a bit of a revamp and definitely needed to be offering more than one … Continue reading →

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New Knitting Pattern Releases: Constantine Hat and Mittens

by buttons and beeswax Posted on November 17, 2012

The Constantine hat and mittens set were designed at Constantine Bay, Cornwall, while I sat knitting on the beach watching my beau surfing in the sea. I’d already got the yarn and made a few swatches, and decided on this … Continue reading →

Posted in Knitting, Knitting Patterns, Uncategorized | Tagged beanie, cabled, Chunky, hat | 4 Comments

Pattern Gift Vouchers For Your Knitting Buddies

by buttons and beeswax Posted on November 14, 2012

Just a short post today.. It dawned on me yesterday that it might be nice to offer something for those of you with knitty friends, that want to get a gift but might not know which pattern/s to buy for … Continue reading →

Posted in Arts and Crafts, Gifts, Knitting Patterns | Tagged Christmas, Gift Vouchers, Gifts | Leave a comment

New Pattern Release – the Corkscrew Beanie for Grown Ups!

by buttons and beeswax Posted on November 5, 2012

Hello and happy November! It’s actually starting to feel like winter here so I’m quite thankful that my house is insulated with a large yarn stash at present. This week I am releasing the knitting pattern for the adult version … Continue reading →

Posted in Knitting, Knitting Patterns, Rowan | 2 Comments

Help wanted with Ravelry FOs

by buttons and beeswax Posted on October 25, 2012

I’ve been doing a bit of Ravelry admin (Radmin?) the last day or two, and I’ve noticed that most of you purchasing my patterns through Ravelry don’t seem to have much of a presence on there. Why not? It’s interesting … Continue reading →

Posted in Knitting | Tagged Ravelry | 7 Comments

My Thoughts on Free Knitting Patterns..

by buttons and beeswax Posted on October 22, 2012

According to my stats, recently it seems that a lot of people are visiting here looking for free knitting patterns. Ok there are a couple in my pattern library if that is why you are here – feel free to … Continue reading →

Posted in Arts and Crafts, Free Knitting Pattern, Knitting | 9 Comments

The Knitting and Stitching Show 2012

by buttons and beeswax Posted on October 15, 2012

So hands up who was at the annual Knitting and Stitching Show at Alexandra Palace this weekend? Saturday was my first time at the show and it was pretty awesome! Surprisingly I managed to come away spending a rather modest … Continue reading →

Posted in Arts and Crafts, Knitting | Tagged alexandra palace, knitting and stitching show 2012 | 2 Comments

Art on the Hill 2012

by buttons and beeswax Posted on October 9, 2012

This last couple of weeks have been pretty manic for me, sorting out bits and bobs for Art on the Hill which took place this weekend. This was the first arts trail I’ve done and wasn’t sure what to expect. … Continue reading →

Posted in Arts and Crafts, Etsy, Handmade, Knitting Patterns, Sewing | Tagged Art on the Hill 2012, Bristol, Windmill Hill Arts Trail | 6 Comments

I Designed Some Fair Isle Coffee Cups!

by buttons and beeswax Posted on September 28, 2012

For those of you not in the know, back in July I made a post regarding a design I had knitted that was to be printed on to coffee cups. And now they are here! There is going to be … Continue reading →

Posted in Take Away Coffee Cups | Tagged Fair Isle Cup Covers | 12 Comments

New Pattern Available! – Agnes Cabled Hat

by buttons and beeswax Posted on September 19, 2012

Here’s a quick preview of my new hat pattern – Agnes. This hat was designed by mistake when I was following a stitch pattern wrongly and liked the way it turned out. The result is this cosy, soft woven fabric, … Continue reading →

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