Our June Facebook cover is this clever self-designed set of crochet cacti made by Donna Attias - we couldn't resist it

Isn't amazing what you can make with knitting and crochet. You can use Creative Bubble Degrade from Rico Design to make floral sponges and scrubbies for your kitchen and bathroom.

Give us some entertainment ideas for the weekend -especially podcasts we can knit/crochet along to.

What's on your needles and hooks this week? Please tell us and post a pic below.

It is World Wide Knit in Public Day on Saturday 14 June. This is when you are encouraged to take you knitting out and about - meet friends with yarn in a coffee shop, or go to an organised event. We're adding the yarn shops hosting events to our blog post ukhandknitting.wordpress.com/2025/06/09/kni…

Pretty as a picnic! Check out this pretty new crochet along from Cygnet Yarns Ltd The Petal Patchwork Blanket Crochet Along by Helen Smith from emkatcrochet in 100% Cotton starts on 18th June. Find out more at cygnetyarns.com/petal-patchwor…

A lot of us are getting some summer weather this week - so it's time to remind you of our top tips for knitting in the heat. Find them on the blog at ukhandknitting.wordpress.com/2019/07/22/top…

Did you win a fabulous yarn bundle in our Love Your Yarn Shop draw. All the loyalty cards are in and we've picked the winners. We'll be contacting all the winners but you can also see a full list here: drive.google.com/file/d/1ZqhxBP…

England is hosting the Women's Rugby World Cup. The England team, the Red Roses, contains some keen crocheters. They're asking fans to crochet roses, rugby balls, etc to show support. We're sure fans of Scotland, Wales & Ireland can come up with some equally fun items too.

What's on your needles and hooks today? Please and post a pic below - we'd love to see.

We're melting 7 it's hard to think about yarnie items today but we need to find a new Facebook cover photo for July. So please post pics of the knitting and crochet that's making you happy below - they can be works in progress or finished objects. We 'll choose a winner tomorrow

Our July cover photo comes from Fiz CP, who took part in this community Craft 4 Climate project up on display at Bradford Cathedral for the next 2 months. 173 scarves that represent climate change in Bradford since the opening of Salts Mill in 1853.

This photo of the Craft for Climate display at Bradford Cathedral inspired us to blog about knitted and crocheted climate records and temperature blankets. You can read about it here ukhandknitting.wordpress.com/2025/07/08/kni… And we'd also love to see your temperature blankets, scarves etc

We want to know about all your recent finished objects. Post a pic below and tell us all about it.

This is a great description of taking up knitting or crochet. Do you have a crafting story that take you from your first project to a grand accomplishment?

How much yarn do you squeeze in your suitcase for a summer holiday? Is there still room for shoes and clothes? TYell us about your holiday crafting plans.

We want to know about all your recent finished objects. Post a pic below and tell us all about it.

It's time to find a lovely Facebook cover photo for August. So please post pics of the knitting and crochet that's making you happy below - they can be works in progress or finished objects. We have some lovely craft goodies to give away to the winner - we'll choose one tomorrow