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 🌱🤍 
.
.
.
.
.
.
#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
  • LIFESTYLE
  • MEET
  • MAKE
    • KNITTING
    • CROCHET
    • Sewing
    • FABRIC CRAFT
    • FELTING
    • Craft
    • Christmas craft
    • VIDEO TUTORIALS
    • Recipes
  • FLOWERS
    • FLOWERS
    • Dried flowers
    • GARDENING
    • WREATH MAKING
  • Home
  • About
  • Features
  • Shop
  • Directory
  • Contact
  • Join

From Britain with Love

Sustainably Made in Britain

  • Home
  • About
  • Features
  • Shop
  • Directory
    • Makers
    • Workshops
  • Contact
  • Join

Christmas craft, KNITTING, MAKE · November 6, 2019

10 best easy Christmas stocking patterns 5 FREE

10 best easy Christmas stocking patterns 5 FREE

Christmas stocking patterns – a little guide to making the perfect wool Christmas stocking from knitting, crochet and a few sewing ideas for good measure. Because whatever your skill level, handmade stockings make a really special part of your festive decorations as well as being an important part of Christmas morning when loved ones discover what’s inside! I’ve picked my favourite beautiful stockings to make including free Christmas stocking pattern ideas and other diy Christmas stocking projects to enjoy. Merry Christmas!

I’ve found THE PERFECT knitted Christmas stocking knitting patterns for making Christmas stockings you’ll want to keep forever. They are by wonderful Olga Prinku and are available to buy from her Etsy store. Olga has also kindly shared her tips for creating the perfect Christmas stocking too – so why not get the knitting needles out and start making a stocking or two, or three..?

how to knit a christmas stocking - love this chunky stripy nordic style stocking in red and white stripes with personalised name tag in leather. Click through for expert tips and links to the perfect knitting pattern #knitting #christmas #stocking #decorations #holiday #craft #tutorial #DIY #knittingpattern #frombritainwithlove how to knit a christmas stocking - love this chunky stripy nordic style stocking in red and white stripes with personalised name tag in leather. Click through for expert tips and links to the perfect knitting pattern #knitting #christmas #stocking #decorations #holiday #craft #tutorial #DIY #knittingpattern #frombritainwithlove how to knit a christmas stocking - love this chunky stripy nordic style stocking in red and white stripes with personalised name tag in leather. Click through for expert tips and links to the perfect knitting pattern #knitting #christmas #stocking #decorations #holiday #craft #tutorial #DIY #knittingpattern #frombritainwithlove

Buy Olga’s chunky knit Christmas stocking pattern on Etsy here >>

Christmas stocking knitting patterns – Olga Prinku’s expert tips

I love the festive season and the opportunity it creates to roll up your sleeves, start making and decorate the house. One of the first things I ever made was a Christmas stocking, when my son was two. I’ve made a bunch of stockings ever since, and not just for friends and family. Here’s what I think makes the perfect Christmas stocking knitting patterns:

how to knit a christmas stocking - love this chunky stripy nordic style stocking in red and white stripes with personalised name tag in leather to add to the top edge. Click through for expert tips and links to the perfect knitting pattern #knitting #christmas #stocking #decorations #holiday #craft #tutorial #DIY #knittingpattern #frombritainwithlove

1 Choose beautiful and natural materials

I love knitting and always choose 100% wool for my own stockings, rather than manmade fibres.

how to knit a christmas stocking - love this chunky stripy nordic style stocking in red and white stripes with personalised name tag in leather. Click through for expert tips and links to the perfect knitting pattern #knitting #christmas #stocking #decorations #holiday #craft #tutorial #DIY #knittingpattern #frombritainwithlove

2 Make it chunky.

I love using chunky wool as it makes the stocking super tactile and bulky yarn also knits much faster. Chunky wool is expensive, though. Using multiple strands of less thick wool also works.

how to knit a christmas stocking - love this chunky stripy nordic style stocking in white with grey stripes with personalised name tag in leather. Click through for expert tips and links to the perfect knitting pattern #knitting #christmas #stocking #decorations #holiday #craft #tutorial #DIY #knittingpattern #frombritainwithlove

4 Make it BIG.

I love oversized stockings, the longer the leg length and roomier the better to fit in all those extra treats. Plus it will definitely make a statement over the fireplace! No-one will miss it.

how to knit a christmas stocking - love this chunky stripy nordic style stocking in grey. Click through for expert tips and links to the perfect knitting pattern #knitting #christmas #stocking #decorations #holiday #craft #tutorial #DIY #knittingpattern #frombritainwithlove

If your stitches are not perfect, or you go a bit wrong with your stitch count don’t worry – knitted wool is such a forgiving medium. Just use a crochet hook to redistribute the tension of the stitches on the right sides to make them more even. The wrong sides can helpfully hide a multitude!

how to knit a christmas stocking how to knit a christmas stocking

Knit in the round

Knit it in the round to avoid any bulky seams. It might sound a bit scary knitting on 4 double-pointed needles, but it’s easier than it seems and there are lots of tutorials online to give you a solid foundation. It’s so much easier not having to worry about a side seam or having to press seams.

how to knit a christmas stocking - love this chunky stripy nordic style stocking in grey. Click through for expert tips and links to the perfect knitting pattern #knitting #christmas #stocking #decorations #holiday #craft #tutorial #DIY #knittingpattern #frombritainwithlove

Take time to make a hanging loop

Make an effort with the hoop for hanging at the top of the stocking. I love to use cotton ribbon, and to make it look neat I attach a wooden button over the seam where I’ve stitched the ribbon onto the stocking. Pom poms are another great way to finish off your stocking as is a simple piece of ribbon in a fold loop or ric rac as a jaunty last step. There’s no right way or wrong way to trim your stocking – it’s all about going for what you are drawn to and embracing your creativity.

how to knit a christmas stocking - love this chunky stripy nordic style stocking in white with grey stripes with personalised name tag in leather. Click through for expert tips and links to the perfect knitting pattern #knitting #christmas #stocking #decorations #holiday #craft #tutorial #DIY #knittingpattern #frombritainwithlove how to knit a christmas stocking - love this chunky stripy nordic style stocking in white with grey stripes with personalised name tag in leather. Click through for expert tips and links to the perfect knitting pattern #knitting #christmas #stocking #decorations #holiday #craft #tutorial #DIY #knittingpattern #frombritainwithlove

Personalise it!

There are lots of ways to personalise your stocking. I particularly like the custom leather tags you can get on etsy.com. Or you could go down the embroidery route and stitch an initial on the front in a contrasting yarn.

Crochet Christmas stocking patterns

love this christmas stocking giant crochet knitting pattern by olga prinku available to download from etsy and easy to make. Olga shares her expert tips and advice for making your own beautiful chunky christmas stockings for the holidays #chrismas #stocking #pattern #crochet

How beautiful is this crochet pattern? I love the texture and simple, chunky shape. Gorgeous in winter white too…

love this christmas stocking giant crochet knitting pattern by olga prinku available to download from etsy and easy to make. Olga shares her expert tips and advice for making your own beautiful chunky christmas stockings for the holidays #chrismas #stocking #pattern #crochet

Buy crochet Christmas stocking knitting pattern on Etsy here >>

Free pattern ideas

Love Crafts is a great place to find patterns – and a useful starting point for finding free sewing pattern, knitting pattern and crochet pattern ideas.

This is a cute self-striping free knitting pattern:

This video tutorial is really helpful:

The Love Crafts youtube channel is a useful place to know about: https://www.youtube.com/@lovecraftscom

Red Heart Yarns is another useful resource to know about and there’s a cute selection of pattern ideas here:

Free crochet pattern

christmas stocking patterns free crochet pattern

This scalloped edge crochet free pattern is my favourite – love the scalloped contrasting cuff.

Sewing patterns

If you have a sewing machine, making a Christmas stocking is a quick and easy festive project and perfect for using up pieces of fabric. If it’s your first time or you’re a beginner, take care with the seam allowance (using a stocking template) to keep the shape nice and even and to avoid raw edges or wonky lines. Fabric requirements obviously differ, but left over fat quarters (ie pieces of fabric that measure around 50cm x 55cm) can be useful as can leftover fabric/trim from other sewing projects. I love a plain main fabric with contrasting lining piece and cuff piece. Mixing different fabrics can work well, as can edging everything with a simple top stitch.

This is a great easy Christmas stocking pattern which repurposes an old jumper or piece of knitwear, and as stocking shapes go, this mitten take on it is a fun idea. You can trim the bottom of the cuff in any way that takes your fancy. Faux fur could be cute…?

christmas stocking free sewing pattern repurposing old knitwear into a mitten shaped stocking

Get free sewing pattern here

Quilting

If you’re looking for free quilting patterns, how about this cute stocking from Love Crafts. The stocking pieces are made from Windham Fabrics Chalkboard design and cuff fabric is a festive red stripe but you could obviously adapt to use your own festive favorite fabrics. If you are tempted to make a quilted stocking, having a walking foot sewing machine would be helpful to make handling the fabric easier.

Or how about this wonky stripes pattern from Yarnspirations? 

christmas stocking patterns free sewing pattern modern patchwork

The outside fabric is made from joining together ‘wonky stripes’ with plain backing fabric inside. The actual size is 48.5cm tall. You’ll need:

Coats & Clark™ Dual Duty XP® All-purpose Thread
¼ yd (23cm) each of six different fabrics, for front.
½ yd (46cm) each of backing fabric, lining fabric and cotton batting.
1/3 yd (30.5cm) grosgrain ribbon, 3/8″ (1cm)
Removable marker

This scandi inspired pattern is by Little Sister Sewing and available to buy as instant download PDF pattern on Etsy which you can then print out to create a paper pattern for the stocking pattern pieces. You can choose to make it in two different sizes and in four different designs. You can also use your own quilt blocks if you’d prefer.

scandi folk patchwork quilt christmas stocking sewing pattern

Love this pattern too:

modern patchwork quilt christmas stocking sewing pattern star

It’s a modern quilting design with simple star by Made Just Sew on Etsy.

Tilda is always a great place for finding free pattern inspiration, including this gorgeous Christmas Stocking free pattern.

christmas stockings patterns free pattern by tilda

Embroidery

You could always make a plain stocking in an exterior stocking fabric piece that you embroider with your favourite festive motifs (DMC threads have a great free template of Christmas motifs here:  It’s the perfect way to add a unique touch to your finished stocking.

Stoney Creek have a cute selection of Christmas Stocking cross stitch charts, including this Wintertide Friends design

Ready made stockings

If you’re not crafty, don’t worry. You can also buy ready-made new stockings on Etsy, like this Chunky Striped Nordic Stocking – all you have to do is hang them and enjoy!

love this hand knitted wool christmas stocking in red and white stripes from Etsy #christmas #stocking #knitted #etsy

Or how about this adorable polar bear stocking by Laura Long also on Etsy?

love this hand knitted christmas stocking polar bear by Laura Long. Click through to get the link to buy it on Etsy

And I’ve just found these adorable hand-knitted Christmas stockings, one with crochet mistletoe. Gorgeous!

hand knitted christmas stockings with crochet mistletoe from etsy uk. Click through to get the links to buy and love for years and years! #christmas #stocking #handmade #mistletoe hand knitted christmas stockings with crochet mistletoe from etsy uk. Click through to get the links to buy and love for years and years! #christmas #stocking #handmade #mistletoe

Chunky knitted Christmas stockings to buy

large chunky knitted Christmas stocking in winter white merino wool inspired by scandinavian knits with strong leather strap handmade in England by Lauren Aston Designs on Etsy

I just love this large, super-chunky knitted stocking from Laura Ashton Designs on Etsy

large chunky knitted Christmas stocking in winter white merino wool inspired by scandinavian knits with strong leather strap handmade in England by Lauren Aston Designs on Etsy

You might also like

How to make Christmas crackers with pretty paper

INFORMATION


This article contains affiliate links, which means we may earn a small commission if a reader clicks through and makes a purchase. All our blog posts are independent and in no way influenced by any advertiser or commercial initiative. By clicking on an affiliate link, you accept that third-party cookies will be set. See our privacy policy as published on the website.

You may already be familiar with Olga Prinku’s beautiful dried flower embroidery hoop art (read our blog post How to make embroidery hoop art with dried flowers)

Discover another great festive make idea by Olga here: how to make wool baubles with stripes. Hope you enjoy… X

Find Olga Prinku in the Creative Workshops section of our Directory.

You might like to discover another great festive MAKE idea from Olga: How to make wool baubles with stripes

Are you a maker, grower or creative course provider? Like to list with us and benefit from joining our supportive community? We’d love to hear from you. Check out the packages we offer on our Join Us page and get more details from our Information pack here


A PIN TO SAVE TO PINTEREST

If you’ve enjoyed discovering Christmas stocking knitting patterns it would be great if you could share the love. All you have to do is hover over the image below until you see the Pinterest button appear. Then share it to your boards. Thank you! X

how to knit a christmas stocking - love this chunky stripy nordic style stocking knitting pattern by Olga Prinku with personalised name tag in leather. Get Olga's expert tips and links to the perfect knitting pattern #knitting #christmas #stocking #decorations #holiday #craft #tutorial #DIY #knittingpattern #frombritainwithlove

In: Christmas craft, KNITTING, MAKE

You’ll Also Love

how to create a wildlife garden with medal winning gardener Liz Ridgway who shares her tips and ideas for boosting the wildlife and eco system in your own gardenHow to create a wildlife garden
make a dried flower wall hangingHow to make a dried flower wall hanging – wildly beautiful by Bex Partridge
badger knitting patternAdorable badger knitting pattern you’ll love

Comments

  1. Marie Charbonneau says

    December 1, 2024 at 2:22 am

    hello, I purchased the Christmas stocking pattern. I would like to make it oversized, but I noticed there are no instructions for that size in the Pat pattern. Please advise me how to make an oversized really large Christmas stocking from the pattern I purchased.

    Reply

Trackbacks

  1. Christmas Stocking Knitting Patterns Ideas - Kids Art & Craft says:
    March 28, 2025 at 6:41 am

    […] Image Source/Tutorial: From Britain With Love […]

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Next Post >

How to make wool baubles with stripes

About Me
I'm so glad you're here. I'm Laura - national women's magazine editor and journalist now sharing my passion for sustainable and creative living here. Hope you find something to enjoy and inspire! X

Categories

  • MAKE
  • MEET
  • LIFESTYLE
  • FLOWERS

Reader Favourites

The Directory

Browse Makers & Workshops

Pinterest

Login (directory listees)

Log in

Create account
Forgot password?

trending now

instagram

Follow @frombritainwithlove

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 🌱🤍 
.
.
.
.
.
.
#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

INFORMATION

  • Join Us
  • Get in touch
  • About us

DIRECTORY LISTEES

Log in

Create account
Forgot password?

BROWSE

  • Shop
  • Directory
  • Features
  • T & Cs
  • Accessibility
  • Privacy

Copyright © 2025 From Britain with Love

Change Location
Find awesome listings near you!