How cute is this teeny tiny little octopus. When a friend asked me recently to make a little palm sized octopus for her daughter, I managed to come up with this little guy using the 64,000 images available online. So, if you're like me and couldn't find a free pattern online, I thought I would ... READ MORE »
Textiles (knit, crochet & sew)
Crochet Poppy – FREE pattern
There are plenty of poppy patterns out in the internet but this is my favourite one that I have used for years. Used for decorations, post box toppers and displays over the years, theses poppies are quick, easy and look great. Please remember though if you do make them into a broach, to please ... READ MORE »
Herringbone skinny scarf – free knitting pattern
Hot off my needles is this amazing herringbone skinny scarf. Back in April I was gifted a 3-month 20g yarn subscription from Vicki Brown Designs as part of her mini skein club. When my first box arrived, the skeins were nothing short of beautiful. This left the question as to what to do with ... READ MORE »
Crochet Bunting – Free Pattern
There's nothing like a little bit of bunting to brighten up a garden or decorate a celebration. I went looking for a crochet pattern to make from bunting for our VE day celebrations but all the ones I tried I just couldn't make it look right. So - in true Tippytupps fashion! - I made my own. ... READ MORE »
Crochet Baby Blanket – free pattern
I made a few versons of this crochet baby blanket as new baby gifts for friends over the past 12 months, but I had to hold off sharing the pattern until now in fear of the new mummies would see it. We are now clear though, all blankets have been gifted and I am free to share. Hurrah! ... READ MORE »
Knitting kit: the Knit Kit Company challenge (and giveaway)
AD | review A little under 2 months ago The Knit Kit Company set me a little challenge to complete a knitting kit. Now if you follow the blog then you will know that I LOVE knitting and adore a knit kit. Being able to create beautiful things for my family and friends gives me the warm and ... READ MORE »
Crochet Soap Saver – Free Pattern
I posted a picture of a crochet soap saver on my Instagram a few weeks ago and was overwhelmed by the response. We are trying our best at the moment to reduce our plastic consumption and one of the areas we most struggle in is the bathroom. We switched over to soap bars a while ago now but I ... READ MORE »
Adult Hat – free knitting pattern
I've been looking through my old knitting supplies and came across this simple pattern. I have no idea where it came from as I just found it scribbled in an old craft notebook. I could see it was some kind of hat, so I thought I would simply knit it up and see what I got. ... READ MORE »
Teeny Tiny Bee – Free Knitting Pattern
This is the cutest little knitting pattern. One that I developed to meet a need for work, but I've used it for ourselves a few times now. They make great decorations, little toys or even a little learning aid. This free knitting pattern really is quick and easy to knit and then stitch up. They're ... READ MORE »
Stash Busting Chunky Bobble Hat – Free Knitting Pattern
The weather has seriously taken a turn for the worse this week hasn't it? After such a mild Christmas the cold blast has been a little bit of a shock this week. Luckily though, I knitted this stash busting chunky bobble hat a few weeks ago which has been keeping little ears warm! As this is such ... READ MORE »
Knitted Halloween Pumpkin – free pattern
It's officially October which means only one thing. Halloween is right around the corner. As a little bit of seasonal fun, I wanted to share this quick and easy patter to create your very own knitted Halloween pumpkin. This patterm is so simple with no complicate steps, that even a complete beginner ... READ MORE »
A Woolly Mahoosive Throw
Now anyone who knows me, knows that I am a knitter and arm knitting is something that I have wanted to try for a long time now. I think the end results are beautiful so I was desperate to get my arms on some extreme chunky wool. Therefore, when the opportunity came up to test out some Woolly ... READ MORE »