It’s not too late to sow sweet peas - so easy to It’s not too late to sow sweet peas - so easy to grow and blissfully fragrant in the summer months. 
They were my mum’s favourite flower, so growing them now feels like a precious connection. Especially when I pick some and arrange them in her beautiful old blue and gold jug just as she used to do with the sweet peas my dad grew for her every year.
There are some really handy tips for growing success from founder of The Real Flower Company Rosebie Morton over on the blog (link in bio). Rosebie has a whole farm dedicated to sweet peas near Chichester so she knows a thing or two about the subject!
Main thing I’ve picked up from her is to allow lots of depth for root growth at this stage and to make my own supportive wigwams from twiggy branches when the plants are really starting to go for it and need a bit of direction. This photo is making me yearn slightly.
I love this image of my friend Jo - we were trying I love this image of my friend Jo - we were trying out tiny living for a feature I was writing - this was taken on our way to indulge in a spot of forest bathing. To be totally honest, we were both a little sceptical beforehand. But we were only saying the other day how taken aback we both were by the amazing effect it had. I’m working on some new ideas around the subject - will keep you posted. X
I’m currently working on a redesign of the whole I’m currently working on a redesign of the whole site - which has meant lots of photo editing and reorganising so much content. What’s been lovely (despite the claw hand from so much keyboard work!) is revisiting work and becoming engrossed all over again. I thought I’d share a few of the things I’ve been (re) loving - with links in the bio to the old site for now, but not for long…! X
This  image is from a feature about preserving garden roses. I’m going to give this a really good go this year, now I have a better idea what I’m doing. I know there’s nothing quite like a fragrant fresh rose in Summer but there’s a fragile beauty to dried and preserved flowers that I also love, don’t you?
Snowdrops 🌱🤍 . . . . . . #capturequiet #ins Snowdrops 🌱🤍 
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Signed copies of Bex Partridge’s new book Flower Signed copies of Bex Partridge’s new book Flowers Forever to be won! My bio has the link to enter as well as to get a peek inside. Beautifully photographed by Laura Edwards, I really enjoyed escaping into the pages and making plans for my own garden - hope you do too! X
To the Moon and Back Hares KNITTING PATTERN by Cla To the Moon and Back Hares KNITTING PATTERN by Claire Garland aka @dotpebbles_knits has to be the perfect post Christmas craft project 😊 
If you fancy getting your needles out to make this adorable pair, the link to buy Claire’s pattern is in my bio. Happy knitting! X
Thank you so much to Sarah @floribundaroseflorists Thank you so much to Sarah @floribundaroseflorists for a wonderful wreath making workshop yesterday. Such a special and creative space to spend time. I loved making my wreath - I went for a mixture of greenery arranged quite randomly with red waxed fresh apples, dried hydrangea, dried flowers, poppy and nigella seed heads and a winter white velvet bow. 
There were so many wonderful ingredients to choose from we were really spoiled for choice. 
Sarah’s new studio is such a beautiful, creative space. Think fragrant botanical candles flickering everywhere, mulled wine and apple juice simmering on the stove and containers full of fragrant festive greenery, waxed fruit, dried flowers and oranges, pine cones, lichen covered branches and even tiny gold wax-dipped fresh crab apples. 
Thank you for being so patient with my lengthy ribbon choice deliberations Sarah - and for bagging up a second choice option (dusky pink) to take home! X.  #wreathmaking #wreath #wreathsofinstagram #sustainablewreaths #wreathdecor #christmaswreath #velvetribbon #christmasdecor #festiveflowers
I’ve loved Olga Prinku’s work for ages now - s I’ve loved Olga Prinku’s work for ages now - she came up with the genius idea of embroidering on tulle using nature as her thread - and the results are sublime - like this Autumn colours beauty from her latest book.
I’m delighted that Olga is offering a fantastic prize bundle to my readers. For a chance to win one of her beautiful new dried flower embroidery kits (in collaboration with @driedandfloral ) as well as a signed copy of her wonderful new book(published by @quadrillebooks , pop over to my blog (link in my bio). It’s easy to enter so why don’t you give yourself a chance of winning this very lovely prize? Good luck! 
#driedflowers #driedflowerembroidery #olgaprinku #embroideryhoop #flowerembroidery #competitiontime #signedbooks #embroideryart #flowersontulle #autumn #autumncolours #hoopart #allthingsbotanical #instacraft
This beautiful image is by Laura Pashby @circleofp This beautiful image is by Laura Pashby @circleofpines and is from her beautiful new book Little Stories of Your Life. 
It’s packed with inspiration and practical ideas to help you become a visual story teller. Because, as Laura says, it’s the little moments that make up the fabric of all of our lives - and those moments are worth capturing and sharing with others.
We have three signed copies of the book to give away - just click the link in my bio to find out more. There’s a peek inside and a lovely film by @xantheb to enjoy too! X 
#littlemoments #littlestoriesbook #alifeofwords #lostinwords #competition #booksarelife #mindfulphotography #bookstagram #booksmakemehappy #booksconnectus #igreads #whatareyoureading #signedbooks
Thanks to Lisa from @inthemaking_aprons who has sh Thanks to Lisa from @inthemaking_aprons who has shared her wonderfully creative ideas for visibly mending well-loved clothing in need of repair and a little TLC.
She had me at ‘sometimes I like to use giant sequins…’ 
Hope you like Lisa’s ideas as much as I do. The link to head over to my blog and get all her step by steps is in my bio x
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KNITTING, MAKE · February 13, 2020

15 best Fair Isle easy knitting patterns – 5 FREE

15 best Fair Isle easy knitting patterns – 5 FREE

I have a bit of a thing for fair isle knitting patterns in general and fair isle cardigans in particular. Not the boxy, big-shouldered numbers I can remember layering over Lady Diana-style high collared blouses back in the 80s. Nowadays it’s all about natural, north country knits that conjure the feeling of being at one with wild, windswept landscapes. To be slightly less poetic about it, there’s nothing more practical on chilly days than being able to pop on a warm cardi, is there? Even better if that cardi has a fair isle pattern.

Fair Isle knitting patterns originated in the 18th century on the Shetland Islands in Scotland, beginning with simple motifs and developing over time into the traditional patterns we’ve come to know.

Cardigans, berets socks & more

I’ve decided to have a go at making one myself, so I’ve done the research. I do love a great project like this – searching for and collecting the most beautiful fair isle knitting patterns around. I started with cardigans and found hats, berets and socks along the way. So, of course, I’m sharing my findings with you. I’m no master of the art of fair isle knitting but I have long been a lover of fair isle designs. Intermediate knitters will be fine and beginners or new knitters (like myself) will also be able to our hand at traditional fair isle.

Some of the fair isle knitting patterns I’ve found are free and some of them aren’t. But all of them are beautiful in their own way and would make the perfect crafty project for this time of year.

I’ve started with my favourite free knitting patterns to buy – all totally gorgeous finds, in my humble opinion. If you scroll down the page you’ll also discover my 5 best free Fair Isle knitting patterns – all also utterly beautiful, and totally free to download. Whichever pattern(s) you pick, I hope you find something you love. I prefer to use circular needles myself but many of the patterns are also suitable for straight needles.

Fair Isle knitting patterns to buy

Tin Can Knits

A creative partnership between Alexa Luderman and Emily Wessel, Tin Can Knits offers free learning materials as well as beautiful knitting patterns for the whole family. It’s all about finding the fun factor for Alexa and Emily. Quite simply, if they didn’t love knitting a new pattern design, they just won’t publish it. Their patterns are seamless, simple and created with your joy in mind.

The Strange Brew collection is described by Alexa and Emily as ‘an adventure in colourwork’ and includes 12 cosy designs for the whole family.

How beautiful is this Strange Brew Recipe sweater pattern?

colourwork fair isle sweater knitting pattern by tin can knits. Love this fair isle jumper pattern which you can customise to create your own knitting recipe #fairisle #knitting #pattern #colourwork #frombritainwithlove

There’s a fab tutorial here which talks you through exactly how to turn the sweater into a cardigan.

colourwork fair isle cardigan knitting pattern by tin can knits. Love this fair isle jumper pattern which you can customise to create your own knitting recipe #fairisle #knitting #pattern #colourwork #frombritainwithlove

One of the joys of knitting is choosing colour combinations isn’t it? I love this rainbow mixture of hand-dyed yarn from Ginger Twist Studio. The pattern is the Strange Brew recipe pattern again.

fairisle colourblock sweater knitting pattern for children by tincan knits. click through for all the details you need to buy this pattern and to source some really lovely free patterns too! #knitting #pattern #fairisle #colourworkFinal image from Tin Can Knits is another variation on the Strange Brew sweater pattern. If you’re thinking of making a Christmas Jumper for someone you love this year, surely this is perfect?

fairisle colourwork christmas jumper knitting pattern children and adults by tin can knits. Click through to get all the info you need to buy this pattern as well as some truly beautiful free patterns too #fairisle #knitting #pattern #christmas #jumper

Jennifer Steingass

Jennifer Steingass lives in rural Maine with her family and has created an absolutely beautiful collection of knitting patterns, Buy 2 of her patterns in her Ravelry shop and get the third one free.

I just love this Icelandic-style Fern and Feather pullover pattern, which Jennifer says is a great first time stranded yoke sweater project. It’s worked seamlessly from the top down, starting with a simple rolled neckline. Just lovely. Again, not a cardigan, but definitely worth a mention here.

The image below is by Lisa-Mai (see her other Ravelry projects here)

love this Icelandic style Fern and Feather pullover pattern by Jennifer Steingrass available to buy from her Ravelry store - buy 2 and get the third one free #fairisle #knittingpattern #free #frombritainwithlove #knitting #jumper

Kate Davies

As I’m supposed to be writing about fair isle cardigans, I’ll move on to a real find – Kate Davies. Kate’s story is rather an inspirational one, to say the least. A stroke at the age of 36 put an end to her career as a literary academic.

While recovering, she supported herself by designing digital patterns for hand knitting, establishing an independent publishing company and starting to produce books that combined her skills as author and designer. She has produced 15 books to date, including Yokes (click here to buy now),

yokes fair isle nordic knitting patterns by kate davies

Colours of Shetland (click to buy now)

colours of shetland fairisle knitting patterns kate davies #fairisle #shetland #kntting #patterns #frombritainwithlove

and West Highland Way.

fair isle cardigan knitting pattern by kate davies from her Yokes book of patterns as well as available to buy individually on Ravelry. Click through to get all the info you need to start this pretty and traditional knit today

This is Epistrophy (inspired by the Thelonius Monk track of the same name). The tune is characterised by its repetition and modification of a single, imitative phrase. Like the tune, as this yoke progresses, the diced pattern imitates, repeats and modifies a single motif. This is worked in the round and then steeked.

Hilary Grant

If you love fair isle patterns and nordic knitting in general, you need to know about Knitting from the North knitting pattern book by Hilary Grant. It’s her first hand knit project book and includes 30 patterns for contemporary hats, scarves, mitts and jumpers.

knitting from the north knitting pattern book

My picks would probably have to be this Icelandic jumper and fair isle scarf patterns.

love this fair isle knitting pattern icelandic pullover hilary grant knitting from the north. click through to get all the info you need to source the pattern - as well as lots of other free patterns to make a beautiful fair isle cardigan or sweater #fairisle #knittingpattern #frombritainwithlove #icelandic #nordic #knitting love this fair isle knitting pattern icelandic pullover hilary grant knitting from the north. click through to get all the info you need to source the pattern - as well as lots of other free patterns to make a beautiful fair isle cardigan or sweater #fairisle #knittingpattern #frombritainwithlove #icelandic #nordic #knitting

Marie Wallin

When it comes to fair isle and shetland patterns, you simply can’t beat Marie Wallin. Her pattern book Shetland is full of inspiration. It’s a collection of modern fair isle using Jamieson’s of Shetland Spindrift wool.

Also lovely is her Bloomsbury collection (click to buy now)

bloomsbury collection knitting patterns book marie wallin #shetland #knitting #patterns #english #mariewallin #frombritainwithlove

This short film gives you a flavour of the patterns and the landscape that inspired them.

SHETLAND – a short film from Marie Wallin on Vimeo.

Laine magazine

Also very lovely is this Marit pattern from Laine magazine, issue 7. A high quality Nordic knit and lifestyle magazine for knitters, Laine is passionate about natural fibres, slow living, local craftsmanship and the simple things in life.

fair isle cardigan knitting pattern. click through to get your free knitting pattern #fairisle #knittingpattern #free #frombritainwithlovelaine magazine issue 7 fair isle nordic knitting patterns #fairisle #knitting #patterns #laine #frombritainwithlove

Other knitting pattern books with nordic, fair isle sensibilities that I love:

Norwegian Knitting

Norwegian Knitting Designs (click to buy now)

Norwegian knitting design knitting pattern book fair isle nordic patterns #fairisle #nordic #knitting #patterns #frombritainwithlove

Jared Flood

And how adorable is this Atlas pattern by Jared Flood?

atlas icelandic fair isle knitting pattern children by jared flood #fairisle #icelandic #knitting #pattern #frombritainwithlove

North Child

Another cute child’s nordic/icelandic sweater pattern: Heima PDF download by North Child

icelandic fairisle child jumper knitting pattern #icelandic #fairisle #knitting #pattern #child #frombritainwithlove

Also by North Child Trading (on Etsy):

FJALL patterned yoke Child’s Icelandic sweater – available to buy as a download pattern only or as a complete kit which includes Lopi yarn and project bag. Click the links below to buy from Etsy.

To buy the pattern download only, click here

icelandic pattern yoke knitting pattern for child #knitting #pattern #icelandic #frombritainwithlove

Nicki Trench

And if you like pretty pastel and candy colours, you’ll love Fair Isle and Nordic Knits by Nicki Trench (click to buy now)

The book includes 25 projects inspired by traditional colourwork designs, including these favourites:

nicki-trench-fairisle-jumper-knitting-pattern nicki-trench-fairisle-cardigan-knitting-pattern nicki-trench-fairisle-cowl-scarf-knitting-pattern

Fair isle socks

How gorgeous is this fair isle socks pattern by Darling Jadore on Etsy (a great place to find knitting pattern ideas)?

fair isle socks knitting pattern

Skill level: Advanced-Beginner / Intermediate. Video tutorials included as well as a stitch chart. Size range: Adult women size medium; Approx. shoe size: U.S. 6-9.5 (39-42 Euro).

This book (200 Fair Isle Designs by Mary Jane Mucklestone) is a pretty seminal reference point with 200 classic fair isle motifs and lots of colourwork patterns, knitting techniques and history.

Learn to read colourwork charts and rapidly gain the confidence to use these stunning designs to create your own stylish fair isle pullover and other fair isle garments. An essential guide for anyone serious about colorwork patterns and learning this knitting technique.

Another essential read is Alice Starmore’s Book of Fair Isle Knitting

Fair isle hats

How beautiful is this fair isle beret pattern by Jennie Atkinson Knits?

fairisle beret knitting pattern

Fair Isle knitting patterns – 5 free downloads

Free pattern number 1

Based in Oslo, DROPS Design is a great resource for knitters. As well as offering a wide range of free patterns, there are tutorial videos, lots of tips and ideas.

I have picked out these beauties from their free patterns, but there are many more to browse for inspiration. Click the image or text links to get your free pattern. What’s particularly brilliant is that there are specific tutorial videos to help you at the end of each pattern.

First one I picked out is this After Midnight jacket. It’s worked from the top down with round yoke and nordic pattern on the yoke. I adore the slightly ballooned sleeves too. This might be the one…

love this free nordic fair isle knitting pattern for a cardigan by Drops designs. Click through to get your free pattern as well as lots of specific video tutorials to help! #fairisle #knittingpattern #free #frombritainwithlove #knitting

Free pattern number 2

I do realise this Night Shades jumper isn’t actually a cardigan. But I like it so much I decided I wanted to share it with you anyway. It’s knitted bottom up with a lovely nordic pattern.

love this free nordic fair isle knitting pattern for a jumper by Drops designs. Click through to get your free pattern as well as lots of specific video tutorials to help! #fairisle #knittingpattern #free #frombritainwithlove #knitting #jumper

Free pattern number 3

This Mandal Jacket knitted with round yoke and simple Nordic pattern in extra fine merino wool is pretty.

love this free nordic fair isle knitting pattern for a cardigan by Drops designs. Click through to get your free pattern as well as lots of specific video tutorials to help! #fairisle #knittingpattern #free #frombritainwithlove #knitting

Free pattern number 4

And if you fancy a cardigan with pattern going further down below the yoke, this Spring Fjords pattern worth considering. It would look pretty in a soft blue with the pattern worked in white don’t you think? Or grey with the pattern in bright orange or rainbow colours? Choosing your colours is half the joy of knitting a fair isle knitting pattern isn’t it?

love this free fair isle knitting pattern for a cardigan by Drops designs. Click through to get your free pattern as well as lots of specific video tutorials to help! #fairisle #knittingpattern #free #frombritainwithlove #knitting

Free pattern number 5

I was so excited when I found this Ellen Cardigan free pattern by Amy Christoffers. I love the pattern and also how she has used deep forest green here contrasted with pretty pinks, blues and pastels.

fair isle cardigan knitting pattern. click through to get your free knitting pattern #fairisle #knittingpattern #free #frombritainwithlove

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  1. Rigmor Svendsen Volden says

    November 23, 2020 at 8:58 pm

    A beautiful jacket 😘 is it possible to buy these pattern somewhere?

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    • Laura Dunkley says

      November 24, 2020 at 8:07 am

      Which jacket do you mean? I will try to help if I can… 😊

      Reply
  2. Co.nnie says

    July 17, 2022 at 1:45 pm

    The first Four patterns are free patterns from Drops design.com all their patterns are free- just choose your language

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It’s not too late to sow sweet peas - so easy to It’s not too late to sow sweet peas - so easy to grow and blissfully fragrant in the summer months. 
They were my mum’s favourite flower, so growing them now feels like a precious connection. Especially when I pick some and arrange them in her beautiful old blue and gold jug just as she used to do with the sweet peas my dad grew for her every year.
There are some really handy tips for growing success from founder of The Real Flower Company Rosebie Morton over on the blog (link in bio). Rosebie has a whole farm dedicated to sweet peas near Chichester so she knows a thing or two about the subject!
Main thing I’ve picked up from her is to allow lots of depth for root growth at this stage and to make my own supportive wigwams from twiggy branches when the plants are really starting to go for it and need a bit of direction. This photo is making me yearn slightly.
I love this image of my friend Jo - we were trying I love this image of my friend Jo - we were trying out tiny living for a feature I was writing - this was taken on our way to indulge in a spot of forest bathing. To be totally honest, we were both a little sceptical beforehand. But we were only saying the other day how taken aback we both were by the amazing effect it had. I’m working on some new ideas around the subject - will keep you posted. X
I’m currently working on a redesign of the whole I’m currently working on a redesign of the whole site - which has meant lots of photo editing and reorganising so much content. What’s been lovely (despite the claw hand from so much keyboard work!) is revisiting work and becoming engrossed all over again. I thought I’d share a few of the things I’ve been (re) loving - with links in the bio to the old site for now, but not for long…! X
This  image is from a feature about preserving garden roses. I’m going to give this a really good go this year, now I have a better idea what I’m doing. I know there’s nothing quite like a fragrant fresh rose in Summer but there’s a fragile beauty to dried and preserved flowers that I also love, don’t you?
Snowdrops 🌱🤍 . . . . . . #capturequiet #ins Snowdrops 🌱🤍 
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#capturequiet #instabritain #natureandnourish #thewildernesstonic #cornersofmyworld
Signed copies of Bex Partridge’s new book Flower Signed copies of Bex Partridge’s new book Flowers Forever to be won! My bio has the link to enter as well as to get a peek inside. Beautifully photographed by Laura Edwards, I really enjoyed escaping into the pages and making plans for my own garden - hope you do too! X
To the Moon and Back Hares KNITTING PATTERN by Cla To the Moon and Back Hares KNITTING PATTERN by Claire Garland aka @dotpebbles_knits has to be the perfect post Christmas craft project 😊 
If you fancy getting your needles out to make this adorable pair, the link to buy Claire’s pattern is in my bio. Happy knitting! X
Thank you so much to Sarah @floribundaroseflorists Thank you so much to Sarah @floribundaroseflorists for a wonderful wreath making workshop yesterday. Such a special and creative space to spend time. I loved making my wreath - I went for a mixture of greenery arranged quite randomly with red waxed fresh apples, dried hydrangea, dried flowers, poppy and nigella seed heads and a winter white velvet bow. 
There were so many wonderful ingredients to choose from we were really spoiled for choice. 
Sarah’s new studio is such a beautiful, creative space. Think fragrant botanical candles flickering everywhere, mulled wine and apple juice simmering on the stove and containers full of fragrant festive greenery, waxed fruit, dried flowers and oranges, pine cones, lichen covered branches and even tiny gold wax-dipped fresh crab apples. 
Thank you for being so patient with my lengthy ribbon choice deliberations Sarah - and for bagging up a second choice option (dusky pink) to take home! X.  #wreathmaking #wreath #wreathsofinstagram #sustainablewreaths #wreathdecor #christmaswreath #velvetribbon #christmasdecor #festiveflowers
I’ve loved Olga Prinku’s work for ages now - s I’ve loved Olga Prinku’s work for ages now - she came up with the genius idea of embroidering on tulle using nature as her thread - and the results are sublime - like this Autumn colours beauty from her latest book.
I’m delighted that Olga is offering a fantastic prize bundle to my readers. For a chance to win one of her beautiful new dried flower embroidery kits (in collaboration with @driedandfloral ) as well as a signed copy of her wonderful new book(published by @quadrillebooks , pop over to my blog (link in my bio). It’s easy to enter so why don’t you give yourself a chance of winning this very lovely prize? Good luck! 
#driedflowers #driedflowerembroidery #olgaprinku #embroideryhoop #flowerembroidery #competitiontime #signedbooks #embroideryart #flowersontulle #autumn #autumncolours #hoopart #allthingsbotanical #instacraft
This beautiful image is by Laura Pashby @circleofp This beautiful image is by Laura Pashby @circleofpines and is from her beautiful new book Little Stories of Your Life. 
It’s packed with inspiration and practical ideas to help you become a visual story teller. Because, as Laura says, it’s the little moments that make up the fabric of all of our lives - and those moments are worth capturing and sharing with others.
We have three signed copies of the book to give away - just click the link in my bio to find out more. There’s a peek inside and a lovely film by @xantheb to enjoy too! X 
#littlemoments #littlestoriesbook #alifeofwords #lostinwords #competition #booksarelife #mindfulphotography #bookstagram #booksmakemehappy #booksconnectus #igreads #whatareyoureading #signedbooks
Thanks to Lisa from @inthemaking_aprons who has sh Thanks to Lisa from @inthemaking_aprons who has shared her wonderfully creative ideas for visibly mending well-loved clothing in need of repair and a little TLC.
She had me at ‘sometimes I like to use giant sequins…’ 
Hope you like Lisa’s ideas as much as I do. The link to head over to my blog and get all her step by steps is in my bio x
Thank you @therealflowerco for these heavenly swee Thank you @therealflowerco for these heavenly sweet peas - the perfect way to celebrate #britishflowersweek 
I just wish I could share the blissful fragrance with you too 💕🌸
#locallygrownflowers #flowersofinstagram #supportlocal #britishflowersweek2021 #britishseasonalflowers #flowersfromthefarm #sweetpeas
This heavenly knitted lamb is by Claire Garland ak This heavenly knitted lamb is by Claire Garland aka @dotpebbles_knits and just one of the creative spring projects you might enjoy immersing yourself in right now. To discover other inspirational ideas and to get all the info you need - including this free pattern by Claire - click the link in my bio. Hope you find something that brings you a little seasonal joy x
Thanks to Erin at @floretflower for sending me a s Thanks to Erin at @floretflower for sending me a surprise signed copy of her dreamy new book Discovering Dahlias - and another signed copy to share with one of you. 
To enjoy a peek inside - and for a chance to win - click the link in my bio. 
The truly beautiful photographs (including this one) are all by Erin’s husband Chris Benzakein #discoveringdahlias #floretflowerfarm #dahliasofinstagram #flowersgivemepower #giveawayuk
Thanks to @sarahravenperchhill for sharing a beaut Thanks to @sarahravenperchhill for sharing a beautifully simple way to arrange snowdrops and other early spring flowers over on the blog (link is in my bio). I’ve already made my own simple flower grid using foraged twigs and it works brilliantly! 
As well as sharing her simple step by steps, there’s also a video tutorial where Sarah shares more inspiring ideas for creating with early spring flowers. The beautiful photographs are by @jonathanbuckleyphotography - hope you enjoy! X
Last call to enter our Pippa Greenwood Grow Your O Last call to enter our Pippa Greenwood Grow Your Own gift bundle competition!
My favourite #gardenersquestiontime panellist @pippa.greenwood offers a range of totally brilliant Grow Your Own gift bundles - which include garden-ready veg plants sent out at the right time for planting, email growing advice, tips and recipes from Pippa herself as well as signed copies of The Gardener’s Year. It’s the perfect gift for anyone interested in growing their own fresh produce - and comes with the best expert advice!
We have two Pippa Greenwood GYO gift bundles to be won - the link to enter the competition, and to find out more is in my bio - Good luck!
Last call for anyone who’d like to enter our Cla Last call for anyone who’d like to enter our Claire Garland Christmas Mouse knitting pattern competition. The link to enter is the top one in my bio. Good luck!
If you’re finding the world a somewhat shouty an If you’re finding the world a somewhat shouty and overwhelming place right now, you might like to get behind Sarah Corbett @craftivists new project - she’s crowdfunding to create the final part of her Craftivism trilogy: the Craftivist Collective Handbook. It will be a beautiful hardback with 20 gentle protest Craftivist projects and tools to help readers become positive and effective change makers. Because slow and gentle can be more effective in the long run than fast and loud. I am 100% behind Sarah’s project and have no doubt that those of us in the crafty, creative community have plenty to contribute when it comes to making a better, fairer world. 
Stitching a powerful message can be  more effective than shouting it at someone who’s not listening to you. If you’d like to get involved or find out more, follow the top link in my bio.
Thanks to @botanical_tales for sharing beautiful d Thanks to @botanical_tales for sharing beautiful dried flower wreath ideas over on the blog - link in bio. I love this dried mini wreath as natural gift wrapping decoration (you can buy ready-made too) - all the links are in the post.
Thanks too to Kirsten @henthorn_farm_flowers for sharing her step by steps for creating a stunning giant foraged dried flower wreath as well as her beautiful simple wreath in silvery winter whites. 
I’m increasingly obsessed with the idea of growing my own flowers for drying and creating lovely things with them. Watch this space for more dried flower inspiration coming soon... X
One of the joyful things about this time of year f One of the joyful things about this time of year for me is making plans for next spring and summer in my flower cutting garden. After two years of growing cut flowers, I’m ready for some fresh ideas and to raise my game a little more. I would like to fill some gaps in shape and colour and to extend the flowering season in particular. I’d also like to start drying and preserving my flowers... so I am thrilled that Kirsten of @henthorn_farm_flowers has shared a beautiful glimpse into her seasonal and sustainable flowery world as well as lots of fantastic expert tips and ideas over on the blog - the link is in my bio. I hope you find some inspiration too. Kirsten lives in a very beautiful part of the world - the Ribble Valley in Lancashire. It’s an area very close to my heart as I grew up not far away. Loved spending a little virtual time there again, thanks to Kirsten - and I am yearning to go back in person one day soon and breathe it all in again.
To be honest, I’m still clinging on to the last To be honest, I’m still clinging on to the last moments of Summer. I do always eventually embrace Autumn but, this year in particular, I’m wanting to hold on for as long as possible to the quiet bliss of the last few months. 
I do really worry about what lies ahead for us all, but spending time outdoors, connecting, really up close, to what’s going on in the garden definitely helps. I still have roses, sweet peas, snapdragons, zinnias, asters and LOTS of dahlias blooming so there are always jars and jugs of flowers on every available surface. Rose geranium leaves have been a revelation for adding a fragrant green frilliness - and now I’m full of love for abelia. 
This beautiful photo is by @gandgorgeousflowers and captures the between-seasons beauty in the flower garden right now. I am inspired to create something similar as I have many of the same colours. 
I do realise that it’s silly (and utterly pointless 😂) to resist Autumn as it’s actually one of the most beautiful times of year. As soon as the leaves really turn, and everywhere starts to smell like Autumn, I’m sure I’ll be fully on board. 
With that in mind, I’ve shared lots of inspiring Autumn Flowers ideas over on the blog (link in my bio) from some of my favourite flower creatives including @gandgorgeousflowers @simplybyarrangement @therealflowerco @wildbunchflowers @floribundaroseflorists @thesussexflowerschool @electricdaisyflowerfarm 

Hope you enjoy - and find a little bit of creative inspiration too. X

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