hillandbenz
Patterns available as Ravelry Downloads

Knitting: Softies - Other
These are the British cousins of the New Zealand Wanna-Bee, which is my tribute to the New Zealand icon Buzzy Bee.

Knitting: Animal Toy
Fergus the Fox is such a handsome chap! He likes to relax with a cup of tea after a day in the garden.

Knitting: Softies - Other
A Pukeko is the New Zealand/Maori name for the Australasian swamp hen (aka Purple Swamp Hen).

Knitting: Softies - Other
ThistleBee is a Scottish cousin of New Zealand’s Wanna-Bee, and is identified by her thistle-antennae.

Knitting: Animal Toy
This pattern gives 3 sizes, from a big cuddly (approx 13inches tall) to a baby palm-of-your-hand size (approx 7inches tall.

Knitting: Animal Toy
This was my first ever pattern, originally knitted in a luxurious possum, silk and merino blend. Beautifully soft, but not very practical as a toy for a young child.

Knitting: Scarf
The unicorn is the national animal for Scotland. I’m Scottish so I guess that a unicorn scarf was a logical pattern for me to create.

Knitting: Scarf
This is a vintage tippet-style inspired scarf, worked in double knitting to give two cosy layers.

Knitting: Scarf
A double layer scarf - suitable for both children and adults - inspired by my love of vintage, Bambi and Frida Kahlo.

Knitting: Animal Toy
Finished size 18 inches full length, 12 inches sitting. Size may differ depending on yarn used and your tension, but there is no ‘right’ tension for this.

Knitting: Scarf
Most animal scarves are aimed at children - why should they have all the fun? This was designed for those of us who are still young at heart and want to be a little bit different.