This was thought up when I received a gorgeous skein of luxury sock yarn for Christmas from my husband.

Puppet pieces are knitted flat and then seamed into shape, and each puppet has a sleeve with arms that fits the hand and then a stuffed head giving it shape. These pieces are all based on the same pattern.

A cute and fun game of Tic-Tac-Toe.

The barrel pieces are worked in the amigurumi style, without turning or joining each round with a slip stitch. It is recommended to use a stitch marker to mark the end of each round.

An excellent pattern for beginner to intermediate crocheters. Why wait for the snow to create your own snowmen!

A cute and simple cat toy.

I designed this for Hotter Comfort Concept Shoes after designing a larger version originally.

All abbreviations are english crochet abbreviations

Gauge is for working on 3mm needles.

An easy slip stitch pattern combined with garter stitch makes a lovely warm cowl. Worked in chunky weight yarn the slipped stitches really stand out.

A very quick and simple toy to make with a little ribbing detail on the tail. He stands at just 10cm tall.

Gauge is not important as cowl can be made smaller or larger depending on how many stitches are cast on and how many rows are completed.

This was featured in English Woman’s Weekly Knitting and Crochet Special in March 2013.

This was featured in English Woman’s Weekly Knitting and Crochet Special February 2013 issue.

Each star is made individually in one piece on straight needles.

Snuggly is the last of the Sole Mates range. All ready for winter she is complete with woolly hat and snowball.

This was first featured in English Woman’s Weekly magazine in December 2012.

This pattern first featured in Woman’s Weekly Knitting and Crochet Special, November 2012 issue.

Cookie is the baker from the Sole Mates range. Full instructions are included in the pattern including any extra materials required.

Very cute and very quick Christmas decorations!

This pattern was featured in English Woman’s Weekly magazine in February 2011.

This was featured in English Woman’s Weekly magazine in December 2010.

Sandy is the seaside sandal from the Sole Mates by Louise and Dean Watling. Full instructions are included in the pattern including any extra materials required.

Jingle is the Christmas stocking from the Sole Mates by Louise and Dean Watling. Full instructions are included in the pattern including any extra materials required.

Clint is the cowboy boot from the Sole Mates by Louise and Dean Watling. Full instructions are included in the pattern including any extra materials required.

Rocky is the hiking boot from the Sole Mates by Louise and Dean Watling. Full instructions are included in the pattern including any extra materials required.

Flipper is well, the flipper design from the Sole Mates by Louise and Dean Watling. Full instructions are included in the pattern including any extra materials required.

Kate is the ice-skating boot from the Sole Mates by Louise and Dean Watling. Full instructions are included in the pattern including any extra materials required.

Splosh is the wellington boot from the Sole Mates by Louise and Dean Watling. Full instructions are included in the pattern including any extra materials required.

Slider is the skier from the Sole Mates by Louise and Dean Watling. Full instructions are included in the pattern including any extra materials required.

Percy is the gardener from the Sole Mates by Louise and Dean Watling. Full instructions are included in the pattern including any extra materials required.

DJ is the baseball boot from the Sole Mates by Louise and Dean Watling. Full instructions are included in the pattern including any extra materials required.

Snooze is the slipper design from the Sole Mates by Louise and Dean Watling. Full instructions are included in the pattern including any extra materials required.

Plod is the policeman from the Sole Mates by Louise and Dean Watling. Full instructions are included in the pattern including any extra materials required.

Putt is the golfer from the Sole Mates by Louise and Dean Watling. Full instructions are included in the pattern including any extra materials required.

Rod is the fisherman from the Sole Mates by Louise and Dean Watling. Full instructions are included in the pattern including any extra materials required.

Groovy is the disco dancer from the Sole Mates by Louise and Dean Watling. Full instructions are included in the pattern including any extra materials required.

Flintlock is the pirate from the Sole Mates by Louise and Dean Watling. Full instructions are included in the pattern including any extra materials required.

Ace is the tennis player from the Sole Mates by Louise and Dean Watling. Full instructions are included in the pattern including any extra materials required.

Cornelia is the high heel boot from the Sole Mates by Louise and Dean Watling. Full instructions are included in the pattern including any extra materials required.

Shoot is the footballer from the Sole Mates by Louise and Dean Watling. Full instructions are included in the pattern including any extra materials required.

This pattern design was commissioned by Women’s Weekly magazine and was featured in the October 27th 2009 issue.

Zoom is the roller boot from the Sole Mates by Louise and Dean Watling. Full instructions are included in the pattern including any extra materials required.