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June 07, 2024

15 Brilliant Free Knit and Crochet Washcloth Patterns

June 07, 2024/ Sum of their Stories
15 Brilliant Free Knit and Crochet Washcloth Patterns

Knit and crochet washcloths in soft cotton yarn make great gifts. I’ve collected together 15 of my favourite free patterns.

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June 07, 2024/ Sum of their Stories/ 13 Comments
Knitting & Crochet 1
Knitting, Crochet
January 28, 2022

My Favourite Crochet and Knitted Heart Patterns

January 28, 2022/ Sum of their Stories
My Favourite Crochet and Knitted Heart Patterns

A collection of my favourite crochet and knit heart patterns

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January 28, 2022/ Sum of their Stories/ 4 Comments
Knitting & Crochet 1, Valentines
Crochet, Knitting, Valentine, heart
February 26, 2020

Lightweight Spring Knit Lace Scarf Free Pattern

February 26, 2020/ Sum of their Stories
Lightweight Spring Knit Lace Scarf Free Pattern

Knit yourself a lightweight lace scarf for Spring with this free pattern

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February 26, 2020/ Sum of their Stories/ 35 Comments
Knitting & Crochet 1
Knitting, free pattern, tutorials
August 07, 2019

We Are Knitters Shimo Cardigan Kit Review

August 07, 2019/ Sum of their Stories
We Are Knitters Shimo Cardigan Kit Review

My review of the Shimo cardigan kit from We are Knitters

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August 07, 2019/ Sum of their Stories/ 4 Comments
Knitting & Crochet 1, Kit Review
Knitting, Product review
January 15, 2019

Simple Knitted Fingerless Gloves

January 15, 2019/ Sum of their Stories
Simple Knitted Fingerless Gloves

It’s pinterest challenge time, this month I’ve tried a simple knitting pattern to make fingerless gloves.

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January 15, 2019/ Sum of their Stories/ 20 Comments
Knitting & Crochet 1, Inspired by 1
Knitting
August 15, 2018

What you need to get started: Knitting

August 15, 2018/ Sum of their Stories
What you need to get started: Knitting

Have you always wanted to learn to knit? Here’s what you need to get started, just the essentials.

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August 15, 2018/ Sum of their Stories/ 10 Comments
Knitting & Crochet 1, Getting Started
Knitting, beginners, what you need
February 01, 2017

Crochet and Knit Fingerless Gloves

February 01, 2017/ Sum of their Stories
Crochet and Knit Fingerless Gloves

I love to knit and I love to crochet, these fingerless gloves bring both of those crafts together.

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February 01, 2017/ Sum of their Stories/ 29 Comments
Knitting and Crochet
Crochet, Knitting, tutorials
January 04, 2017

Basketweave Knit Cowl

January 04, 2017/ Sum of their Stories
Basketweave Knit Cowl

Simple and quick to knit, a cosy cowl in a basketweave pattern. Free Pattern

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January 04, 2017/ Sum of their Stories/ 26 Comments
Knitting and Crochet
Knitting, pattern, tutorials
September 30, 2016

Clutch bag recycled from an old knit

September 30, 2016/ Sum of their Stories
Clutch bag recycled from an old knit

Saving an old piece of knitting and turning it into a little clutch was a bit of a fiddle but I think, well worth it.

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September 30, 2016/ Sum of their Stories/ 17 Comments
Knitting and Crochet, Waste not Want not
Gifts, Knitting, gift ideas, recycling/repurposing, refashion, their stories, tutorials, yarn
June 16, 2016

Owl Post

June 16, 2016/ Sum of their Stories
Owl Post

A collection of over 18 cute Owl themed craft ideas and projects.

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June 16, 2016/ Sum of their Stories/ 27 Comments
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Crochet, Felt, Kids activities, Knitting, Needle case, embroidery, greeting cards, papercraft, pretty ideas, sewing, round up, toys
March 09, 2016

I can make you that hat

March 09, 2016/ Sum of their Stories
I can make you that hat

A hat making story and free pattern

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March 09, 2016/ Sum of their Stories/ 17 Comments
Knitting and Crochet
Knitting, gift ideas, pretty ideas
February 07, 2016

A little tribute to Jenny 2016

February 07, 2016/ Sum of their Stories
A little tribute to Jenny 2016

February 7th was my Mum's birthday and so each year I share a photo of something she made as a little tribute to her and her crafting skills.

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February 07, 2016/ Sum of their Stories/ 9 Comments
Their Stories
Knitting, their stories
May 02, 2015

My Favourite Finds April 2015

May 02, 2015/ Sum of their Stories
My Favourite Finds April 2015

A collection of my favourite finds in April 2015

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May 02, 2015/ Sum of their Stories/ 6 Comments
Crochet, Knitting, My Favourite Finds, embroidery, papercraft
December 27, 2014

Popular Posts of 2014

December 27, 2014/ Sum of their Stories
Popular Posts of 2014

The most popular posts from the Sum of their Stories craft blog in 2014

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December 27, 2014/ Sum of their Stories/ 14 Comments
Blogging, Crochet, Knitting, papercraft, recipes, sewing, tutorials, popular posts
August 19, 2014

Doctor Who Scarf Bracelets

August 19, 2014/ Sum of their Stories
Doctor Who Scarf Bracelets

Show your Doctor Who fandom in a subtle way with a knitted bracelet inspired by the 4th Doctors iconic scarf.

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August 19, 2014/ Sum of their Stories/ 38 Comments
Knitting and Crochet, Jewellery
Doctor Who, Geekery, Knitting
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