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I love knitting toys and I particularly like knitting teddies. There are so many to choose from including traditional and more contemporary. Some come with dress up options and they are mostly knitted in yarns that give a furry texture.

Knitting toy animals is one of my favourite things. King Cole have produced an amazing range of animal knitting patterns using special yarns to mimic the real animals. The patterns range from easy knits, perfect for beginners, to more advanced knits for those with more experience. Here are 10 of my favourite patterns.

A selection of DK and cotton DK tops to create a beautiful summer wardrobe. This selection of summer knitting patterns is a mix of my favourites and the most popular patterns in my shop. Most are knitted in cotton yarn, a cool option for summer that feels good against your skin. Cotton yarn comes in a fantastic range of pastels and bold, bright colours

There are so many great kids knitting patterns available and this selection has something for everyone - dressy boleros, cosy Aran knits, cardigans and sweaters as well as a super easy poncho knitted in chunky yarn. This is a list of my top 10 bestselling and favourite knits for children.

So many possibilities! So many Aran knitting patterns and so many beautiful yarns to choose from. Take a look at some of the patterns and yarns I'm currently deliberating between for my next hand knitted Aran sweater project. I like bold, solid colours like those just added to the King Cole Fashion Aran range or the ones in the Hayfield Bonus Aran with Wool selection. I also like a Sirdar Aran knitting pattern and still can't decide which one to choose!

New Year, New Knits. What's on my needles for the month of January - too many projects, as usual! But I can't wait to get started on sweaters, a hat and a superhero toy.

I love knitting for my dad and have built up a collection of great knitting patterns, these are the top sellers in my store. There are hats and scarves, jumpers, cardigans and a great new collection of designs from Sirdar. There is also a mix of yarn weights including Aran and DK

Baby knitting pattern books are a great value, they each offer a collection of knits to inspire you. Most books include a selection of different clothes including jackets, sweaters and cardigans with lots of cute hats and bootees to match. There are also great blanket patterns and each book covers a range of ages. The perfect way to find your next project and the one after!

These are the top selling knitting and crochet patterns for women in my store. The top 10 includes a great selection of yarn weights and designs from chunky cables to classic knits and beautiful crocheted clothes crafted with Granny Squares. There's something for every season. What will inspire you?

A great collection of fun and traditional Christmas jumpers to knit for all the family, including the dog. This is a selection of the best selling Christmas sweaters in my store with plenty of time to get yours knitted for the festive season.

Knitting pattern books are my favourite knitting purchase. Each book is packed with different designs, I never know where to start and want to knit them all. King Cole's Christmas Knits collection is my standout favourite, particularly the original 4 books. But, I love the variety of baby books that are available and, if you like knitting with Aran yarn then there are some brilliant collections for you too.

Baby blankets are usually a labour of love, but always worth the effort. New parents always appreciate the effort and the end result. There are so many designs to choose from and, for the more experienced knitter, you can adapt some of them to make them more personal. Most blankets come in cot and pram sizes and are knitted in a range of beautiful, soft yarns. 

These are the top 10 best selling baby blanket patterns in my store: