A fresh and colourful mandala that is an interesting mix of stitches and colours.

A beautiful, colourful Fair Isle Hat, knitted in the round and great for using up leftover scraps of 4 ply yarn.

This decorative little flower will look good embellishing your crafty projects. Very quick to make - just the finishing touch you need.

These decorative sweaters are worked in one piece, top down. They are a great way to use up your leftover scraps of sock yarn - approximately 5g of yarn required.

A colourful Fair Isle cardigan, with plain sleeves, knitted in Shetland 4 ply wool. Great for using up odds and ends.

A pretty fitted cardigan with an open diamond panel on the front. It is knitted in 4 ply weight wool.

These little bags are just perfect for using up leftover sock yarn and they are even better for keeping your centre-pull balls of yarn nice and neat when you knit your next pair of socks. Each bag will snugly hold a 50 g ball of yarn and is even stretchy enough to hold a 100g ball. They would also make a great gift bag.

A pretty little row of daisies.

A most desirable residence for the fairy folk.

Based on a vintage crochet pattern, this doily can be worked in thread weight yarn for a delicate finish or a heavier weight yarn for an interesting centre piece. The pictures here, show the doily worked in 4 ply weight cotton.

This pattern is a reworking of a vintage doily that I found in my Grandmother’s sewing box.

A modern, easy to wear cardigan with a touch of vintage charm. It has Fair Isle borders on the body and sleeves. A total of six colours are used.

Here’s a jolly crochet hanging that will add a splash of colour to your walls. It comprises three flowers each with a 3 dimensional centre, six leaves and a weighted droplet to match the colours of the petals of the flowers.

An exciting, colourful cardigan with an all over Fair Isle pattern. The cardigan has a 1940s feel.

This bunny is made as a companion piece to my Buttercup Bear pattern.

Inspired by the beautiful cherry blossom tree outside my home, these napkin rings are quick and easy to make.

A loose fitting cardigan with a decorative Fair Isle border around the body. Knitted in 4 ply weight yarn.

A cropped cardigan with a delicate cable panel up the front. Knitted in 4 ply weight yarn.

A cute little fox that is quick and easy to make.

These adorably sweet baby mice are very quick to make.

A vintage style fitted tee based on an original pattern from October 1950. It is knitted in 4 ply yarn and features a scooped neckline, a cabled peplum, buttoned front opening and elbow length sleeves.

Pretty and practical, these wristlets have a snug lining on the inside and a dainty Fair Isle pattern on the outside. They are edged with a delicate picot.

An extra large and cuddly crocheted bear complete with his own extra large pot of honey.

A cute little bear with a beaded flower headband, a full skirt and some stripy leggings.

A colourful Fair Isle vest worked in double knitting weight yarn. This vest was inspired by the knitwear in the Ralph Lauren Autumn / Winter 2012 collection. The vest is fitted at the waist.

This motif features a jolly sun surrounded by pretty flowers – what a happy design.

How can you resist their cheeky little faces?

These pretty crocheted flower brooches are so simple and quick to make. They would make a lovely gift. The flowers could also be used as applique.

The motif can be made up using any weight yarn and the appropriate hook size. As a guide the measurements of the motif are as follows:

Cute little knitted mice with a colourful Fair Isle band. A great way to use up your oddments of yarn.

A cropped, short-sleeved cardigan with a bright and cheerful Fair Isle pattern.

“Please look after this Bear”

A vintage-style, slim-fit cardigan with Fair Isle pattern and contrast coloured edgings.

Measuring approximately 8 inches (20 cm) in the sitting position, Zillah Zebra is a cute and colourful friend for someone special.

A colourful, jolly vest. It can be made with a regular colour change scheme or with the colours used randomly. The minimum number of colours required is four.

A fitted men’s sweater with a Fair Isle border pattern around the chest.

This is our Little Ray of Sunshine (Ray for short). He’s very quick and easy to make and brings an instant summery smile to your face.

This dainty little pot of primroses stands less than 3 inches tall. It is made using mostly thread weight yarn and each flower is decorated with a few beads in the centre. The pattern could be adjusted to make a larger pot by varying the yarn weight and the size of the pot used.

Spring has arrived, the sun is shining and I’ve made some cheerful bunting to decorate the house.

Very quick and simple to make.

This pattern is a reconstruction of a motif I used for a cot blanket I made when I was expecting my younger daughter (17 years ago). The blanket was made with 64 squares arranged in an 8 x8 square. It measures just over 40 inches square.

A vintage-style Fair Isle waistcoat (vest) based on the one worn by Maggie Gyllenhaal in the film Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang.

A textured slouchy beanie, knitted in the flat with straight needles.

Here’s a fun project for Christmas that only takes about an hour to make.

A very feminine mohair cardi with ribbed sleeves, an all over eyelet pattern and a crocheted edging.

A lovely squashy patchwork ball, that’s interesting to look at.

Quick and simple to make. Very magical.

Buttercup Bear uses just over 50g of double knitting yarn and is very easy to make.

A cute pair of robins, happily sharing their nest.

Monica Mouse is a sweet and loving little mouse, who likes lots of company and swapping cheese recipes with friends.

Here is a beautiful doily incorporating a band of pansies.

Rose is a vintage-style scoop-necked, Fair Isle tank, knitted in 4 ply yarn.

A great gift idea. Fill the box with goodies and give it to someone special.

A slim fit Fair Isle tee. The colour scheme gives this a young, fresh style. Knitted in double knitting weight yarn, the Fair Isle pattern is not too demanding and would be ideal for someone wanting to develop their skills at this technique.

Polar bears may be the largest land carnivores, but this one just wants a cuddle.

These earrings are cute and dainty and very very easy to make. They take less than half an hour to make but look really eye-catching.

Charlotte is a snug cardi, knitted in aran-weight yarn. It has a scoop neck and a patterned border on the body. It is quick to knit and very comfortable to wear.

Two little friends to make you smile. They like to sit a together and watch the world go by.

Great novelty earrings for Christmas… or why not use the motifs as Christmas tree decorations.

Lauren is a close-fitting sweater in a textured fancy rib pattern. It is knitted in double knitting and is flattering and stylish.

Lionel is a very friendly llama. He loves playing with friends high up in the mountains and catching the sun, but best of all he loves eating alfalfa hay – that why he’s so cuddly!

Christmas is coming and what better way to anticipate the fun than to make your very own Funky Santa.

Adorable and cute - and a great way to use up that novelty yarn that’s been hanging around at the back of your yarn stash!

A vintage-style tee which incorporates beads, basic fairisle and texture. A versatile design that is very feminine.

Cute and friendly - these bees will bring a little sunshine into your life on a rainy day.

Super-quick and easy to make. Very versatile - think of all the colour combinations you could use. Why not make a pair for every day of the week!

Very simple and quick to make.

So quick to make, so pretty to wear. How can you resist them?

The motif is very easy and quick to complete. There are only three rounds.

The bag, when made with DK wool is approximately 7 inches tall. if using 4 ply it is about 6 inches tall. With fine crochet cotton it is a dainty 2.5 inches.