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Hanna Gough
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Mum of 3. Knitwear and crochet designer. Visit the blog for free crochet and knitting patterns, tutorials and inspiration!
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There's more to crochet than granny squares but it's a great place to start! Find out what you can make with the basic granny square.
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granny square patterns and inspiration. Image shows a selection of granny squares. granny square top pattern from sirdar stories. granny square tank top pattern from sirdar stories. granny square crochet blanket from germander cottage crafts
December 30, 2025 at 8:06 PM
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New on the blog: The Totes Crochet Bag Pattern. This is a free crochet pattern for a granny square tote bag. If you like making granny squares but don't know what to do with them, try this!
#crochetpatterns #crochet
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Free crochet pattern for a granny square tote bag. Image shows a granny square tote bag made using cotton yarn.
December 30, 2025 at 7:06 PM
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Free crochet stitch guide for beginners: US and UK crochet terms explained. If you're learning to crochet, you need to know the correct stitch terms!
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US and Uk crochet terms explained.
December 29, 2025 at 5:06 AM
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Here's a step by step tutorial showing you how to join your granny squares. This technique is also great for knitted squares! 🧶 #knittingandcrochet #knitting
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how to join a granny square blanket. Image shows a joined seam on a crochet blanket. Image shows the wrong side of a joined seam on a granny square blanket Image shows a hand holding a crochet hook, joining the granny squares Image shows two granny squares held together.
December 29, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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A brief history of crochet:
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a brief history of crochet by hanna gough.
December 28, 2025 at 10:05 PM
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How to get started with crochet: A beginner's guide! 🧶
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image shows a crochet bath puff. It is made out of cotton yarn. These are simple crochet projects for a beginner.
December 28, 2025 at 1:05 PM
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The Titania shawl is definitely something to make with that special yarn in your stash. This crochet pattern is free on my blog.
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The titania lace crochet shawl pattern. It is a blue shawl being worn on a mannequin, a close up of the blue yarn I used for this shawl pattern /
December 28, 2025 at 12:04 AM
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This free mini sock knitting pattern helps you with:
🧶Casting on in the round.
🧶Knitting in the round.
🧶Shaping the heel of a sock.
🧶Turning the heel of a sock.
🧶Knitting the foot of a sock.
🧶Decreasing stitches.
🧶Seaming up a sock toe.
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#socktober #knitsky
Advent mini sock knitting pattern. The image shows a miniature knitted sock.
December 28, 2025 at 12:04 AM
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Do you sometimes struggle with your crochet as it seems to shrink? Find out why this is happening and learn how to stop it. Here's how to stop your crochet getting smaller.
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a piece of crochet that is shrinking
December 27, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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How to crochet a granny square: Free tutorial for beginners. Learn to crochet with my handy beginner-friendly blog patterns. If you can make a granny square, you can make anything!
#crochet 🧶🧤🧣
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Basic granny square tutorial for beginners
December 27, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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I designed the jewel hat because I love both knitting and crochet 🧶 You can knit the brim and pick up your crochet hook for the body of the hat. It makes an excellent last minute project. This pattern is free on my blog.
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The jewel hat by Hanna Delaney. Image shows the hat which combines knitting and crochet. a review for the jewel hat.
December 27, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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The Breeze crochet cardigan is absolutely perfect for this season! Whip it up in aran yarn. This pattern is free!
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The breeze v stitch crochet cardigan pattern. Image shows a woman wearing the cardigan.
December 27, 2025 at 1:15 PM
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Here's a free tutorial showing you how to work out yarn weight. I'll explain yarn weight and why it matters in your knitting or crochet project! 🧶
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Yarn weight and why it matters in knitting and crochet. How to work out what the yarn thickness is and what project it is suitable for.
December 27, 2025 at 1:01 AM
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Are shawls one of the easiest things to crochet? What do you think? Over on the blog, I'm arguing the case for shawls as beginner projects.
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Why shawls are great for crochet beginners.
December 26, 2025 at 11:01 PM
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Here's a handy conversion chart for crochet hooks. If you're just getting started, you're going to need this handy guide to explain international hook sizes.
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December 26, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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The Flock Socks are effortlessly pretty, featuring a combination of slip stitches for the 'flock of birds' effect. I knit mine with Eden Cottage Yarns Bowland 4ply. This is a free sock knitting pattern available on my blog. #knittingandcrochet 🧶
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picture shows the title flock socks knitting pattern. The image is of a pair of socks. This image is for the blog post about a free sock pattern.
December 26, 2025 at 7:06 PM
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How to knit a simple, garter stitch ear wamer for autumn and winter!
#knitting #knittingandcrochet 🧶
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knit a simple headband with garter stitch. Wortsed weight accessory pattern. Image shows a pink ear warmer on a woman's head.
December 26, 2025 at 6:39 PM
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Free crochet pattern for the Lovechunk baby cardigan. From 0-2. this adorable little cardi is a great gift and a stash buster! All you need is worsted yarn. 🧶
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Free pattern for a crochet baby sweater. The sweater in the photo is grey and cream with a ladybird button.
December 26, 2025 at 4:00 AM
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Turns out when I have time off work I can knit really fast 😆

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A hat in stranded knitting - Selbu motifs. Coral, rose, and purple variegated handpainted yarn with navy motifs. The brimnis doubleknit in roses that contain stars, and the top features 8 point stars with 4 diamond corners, on a field of interlocking diamond squares.
December 25, 2025 at 2:59 PM
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How to make perfect pom poms: Blog post.
Read it here 🧶
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How to make the perfect pom pom for your knitting and crochet projects
December 25, 2025 at 8:41 PM
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The Starburst cardigan is a colourful chunky cardigan that is easy to make and easy to wear. All you need is a palette of your favourite chunky/bulky yarns and you're ready to go. This is a free crochet pattern.
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free crochet pattern. This image shows the starburst cardigan. It is a multicoloured crochet cardigan using bobble stitch.
December 25, 2025 at 7:09 PM
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Crochet gift guide: Tool bags. Here are 5 crochet tool bags that are luxury gifts no matter what your budget. For the crocheter who seems to have everything...
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5 luxury gifts for crocheters: tool pouches.
December 25, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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Merry Christmas, everyone 🎄🌲🤶🎊🎅🎄🎁
December 25, 2025 at 12:20 AM
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So far, so yellow!
🧶 #knit #knitsky
December 24, 2025 at 7:37 PM
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Do you want to learn to crochet? Over on my blog I have a range of crochet tutorials as well as free crochet patterns. Come and learn how to crochet step by step. Let's start with the crochet stitch guide for beginners. #crochet
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Free crochet stitch guide for beginners. How to crochet.
December 25, 2025 at 12:02 AM