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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:

Christmas knitting projects are my favourite things to make. The selection of patterns is fantastic, there are so many to choose from that every year I find something new. These are my top 10 best selling knitting patterns

A selection of the best hat knitting patterns to knit for all the family. Bestsellers include Aran and winter hats, some with matching scarves. There's also a range of baby and child hats and, finally, some fun summer hats for women. The patterns cover all yarn types and knitting abilities from beginner to more experienced.

Aran patterns are usually heavily textured with lots of cable stitches creating everything from simple to super detailed designs. Aran yarns come is a wide variety of colours and textures. These are the top 10 Aran knitting patterns in my store - everything from babies to accessories and knits for all the family

This summer Sirdar has released a fantastic collection of knit and crochet projects in their Stories DK yarn. The shades are bright and bold, so if you're looking for inspiration this summer these are my favourite 10 from the collection.

This fabulous range of toy knitting patterns has something for all abilities of knitters. Knitted in a range of yarn weights and types, there are endless possibilities for hours of toy knitting fun. 

Looking for inspiration or ideas for a baby gift? Hand-knitted baby clothes are the perfect solution. These are the top 10 best selling baby knitting patterns in my store.