The newsletter carried new free patterns, project ideas and craft tips to readers of this site.

It is no longer being sent. The archive of patterns and articles it pointed to is all still here and still free to read – nothing has been taken down, and the pattern collections remain the best place to start.

What to read instead

The patterns section is organised by what each project makes, so it is straightforward to browse for something to work on next.

The hook and needle conversion charts and the abbreviation lists are the reference pages worth keeping to hand while you work.

If you are new to either craft, the beginner patterns are the sensible starting point – they are chosen to be finishable rather than merely simple-looking.