(This tutorial was originally published on my old blog in April, 2014. I realize these old photos are not great, and I'll replace them as...

(This tutorial was originally published on my old blog in April, 2014). While my Silly Duck pattern is not a difficult design to knit,...

While I was designing my Sea Potatoes pattern, I thought of two modifications (mods) that people might be interested in trying. The...

A photo tutorial showing how to shape the faces of the Petite Pocket Pets toys.

When I wrote the Pug pattern, I couldn't think of a better way to describe how to shape the nose, other than "fold it up between the eyes...

Photo tutorial showing how to sew and finish a knitted toy leg.

Sewing seams might feel like a skill that's unnecessary to knitting, but with clear instructions & practice, so many designs are accessible

Intarsia is a knitting technique that creates blocks of colour within a piece of knitted fabric. While it may look like an advanced...

A tutorial showing how to make a simple fabric dress to fit my smaller (8-9") toys.

A photo tutorial showing how to embroider a triangular nose and smiling mouth.

A photo tutorial showing a simple method to improve the shape of a toy's head.