Knit and crochet blog | Germander Cottage Crafts

You can mix crochet and knitting with the Jewel hat pattern. Crochet this slouchy beanie with a knit brim. A perfect mix of knit and crochet and the best of both worlds.

You can mix crochet and knitting with the Jewel...

The Jewel hat falls under the categories of both knitting and crochet as it contains both techniques and it really does have the best of both worlds. You can mix...

You can mix crochet and knitting with the Jewel...

The Jewel hat falls under the categories of both knitting and crochet as it contains both techniques and it really does have the best of both worlds. You can mix...

Making a round(ish) Christmas pudding inspired by Fanny Cradock

Making a round(ish) Christmas pudding inspired ...

This year I made my Christmas pudding mid-November and I did it in a way that not only creates a more rounded pudding but is also energy efficient. Here's how...

Making a round(ish) Christmas pudding inspired ...

This year I made my Christmas pudding mid-November and I did it in a way that not only creates a more rounded pudding but is also energy efficient. Here's how...

Craft is essential in times of crisis.

Craft is chicken soup for the soul. In times li...

Craft isn't callous or uncaring. It's essential for well-being in times of crisis.  In times like these, we need our art more than ever.  Life beats down and crushes the...

Craft is chicken soup for the soul. In times li...

Craft isn't callous or uncaring. It's essential for well-being in times of crisis.  In times like these, we need our art more than ever.  Life beats down and crushes the...

You're not boring for having a craft related hobby. Knitting is not boring.

You're not boring for having a craft related ho...

If you've ever been called boring for having a craft related hobby, I hope you've just smiled and thought no more of it.  If you have, that's ok too. I've...

1 comment

You're not boring for having a craft related ho...

If you've ever been called boring for having a craft related hobby, I hope you've just smiled and thought no more of it.  If you have, that's ok too. I've...

1 comment
World mental health day. Can knitting and crochet help your mental health. Creative hobbies and mental wellbeing.

World mental health day. Would a stitch a day k...

Would a stitch a day keep the black dog away?  Possibly. The craft-conscious among us already know how much a creative hobby can calm us, help us cope with challenging...

1 comment

World mental health day. Would a stitch a day k...

Would a stitch a day keep the black dog away?  Possibly. The craft-conscious among us already know how much a creative hobby can calm us, help us cope with challenging...

1 comment
2 rows a day? You'll find time for your hobbies if you really want them.

2 rows a day? You'll find time for your hobbies...

Doom scrolling will not buy you time. Find more time for your hobbies if you really want them.  Have you ever sat in the staff room scrolling through your social...

2 comments

2 rows a day? You'll find time for your hobbies...

Doom scrolling will not buy you time. Find more time for your hobbies if you really want them.  Have you ever sat in the staff room scrolling through your social...

2 comments