Tea Cake + Make

Tea Cake + Make Contemporary Craft maker, instructor and designer. Etsy shop and Ravelry pattern store.

London Hat - free pattern on RavelryThis is a beginner friendly, fun, simple and classic beanie pattern knitted from the...
21/09/2026

London Hat - free pattern on Ravelry

This is a beginner friendly, fun, simple and classic beanie pattern knitted from the brim up in the round. Originally featured in issue 268 of the Knitting Magazine using beautiful hand dyed yarn from Helen Hand-dyed yarn | Assigned pooling | Knitting & crochet. The Aran Hat Cakes are so easy to use and the colours are stunning!

This free pattern is a super quick knit and would be great for handmade gifts this forthcoming autumn/winter/Christmas.

Photographer : Laurel Roach
Stylist: Ellie Nightingale
Model: Azulejo Ketchikan
Yarn: The Wool Kitchen
Pattern: Nicola Furey

Happy stitching! Nx

It’s stitchers!Busy over here knitting up two pairs of Colour Swatch Sock samples with some gorgeous Yak sock yarn fro...
16/09/2026

It’s stitchers!
Busy over here knitting up two pairs of Colour Swatch Sock samples with some gorgeous Yak sock yarn from Shannon Long

Alternate the colours and colour the block rows in whatever order you wish. Great unisex design and in the yak base they are so soft and warm 🧶

These will be heading over to Knit With Me who will be stocking a selection of sock kits from Shannon Shannon Long and I - EXCITING!!!

Happy stitching, Nx

As the season changes are you looking for a new autumn sock cast on? 🧶Have you already knitted one of my designs? If so ...
11/09/2026

As the season changes are you looking for a new autumn sock cast on? 🧶

Have you already knitted one of my designs? If so drop me a photo in the comments, I love seeing your socks!

Happy Friday and happy stitching, Nx

What a brilliant weekend! Newark Knitting and Wool Show First ever Newark Knitting and wool show and what a wonderful ev...
06/09/2026

What a brilliant weekend! Newark Knitting and Wool Show

First ever Newark Knitting and wool show and what a wonderful event it’s been thanks to Nick, Natasha (and their team), fellow vendors and of course all the lovely visitors!

I’ve talked so much, hopefully helped several sock knitters by sharing some hints and tips and encouraged new sock knitters to take a step into the world of hand knit socks.
I even got back on a knitting machine, thanks to the Knitting and Crochet Guild. My Uni days came flooding back to me ❤️

Thank you to everyone who came over to our stand and said hello, fell in love with my socks and project bags. Love to my fellow vendors and great company Super Effective Fibres Shannon Long and Hayley/Duckydarlings Hand dyed yarns.

Cup is full!!! Nx

Country Home Socks - night time colour version are finished and off of the needles. I love seeing how different a patter...
04/09/2026

Country Home Socks - night time colour version are finished and off of the needles. I love seeing how different a pattern looks when you change the colours.

Pattern - Country Home Socks by me 😊
Yarn - mini skeins from Shannon Long Stonewash, After Dark, Flax and Dove
Needles - 2.5mm Chiaogoo 9” circular, used DPNs for heel and toe.

Another sock has already been cast on, obviously!
Happy stitching, Nx

Beautiful Poppy print coming to my Etsy shop this Sunday evening. Available in all 5 of my project bag sizes, crochet/DP...
04/09/2026

Beautiful Poppy print coming to my Etsy shop this Sunday evening. Available in all 5 of my project bag sizes, crochet/DPN case and storage pouch 🧶
Love a seasonal refresh.
Happy stitching, Nx

Sole Spirit Socks - pattern release today! 👻It’s September and with the new month and start of Autumn here is my latest ...
01/09/2026

Sole Spirit Socks - pattern release today! 👻

It’s September and with the new month and start of Autumn here is my latest pattern release. Sole Spirit is a cuff down knitted sock featuring ghosts and a graphic monochrome geometric design. This unisex sock will be a great addition to your hand knit sock collection and follows previous designs Trick or Feet and Pumpkin Harvest.

For this design I collaborated and used yarn from Charley from Charley D | Indie Yarn Dyer their Plush sock base was gorgeous to work with 85% Extra fine Superwash Merino and 15% Nylon.

Use code BOO2026 on Ravelry or Etsy for 20% off of this new pattern or patterns - Pumpkin Harvest and Trick or Feet - valid until 4 Sept 2026.

Happy stitching, Nx

24/08/2026

Thank you for a wonderful weekend at Southern Wool Show🐑 - appreciate everyone who came over and said hello, couldn’t decide on which print they liked best, squished socks (and let me ramble on about them) and made a purchase ❤️

Huge thank you to Nick and his team, seamless event as always.

I was up early and cutting fabric to start making and restocking for Newark Knitting and Wool Show in 11 days, wish me luck!
Nx

Springtide ~ pattern now available on Ravelry and Etsy and 20% off of downloads this weekend (no code needed).These sock...
21/08/2026

Springtide ~ pattern now available on Ravelry and Etsy and 20% off of downloads this weekend (no code needed).

These socks are best knitted in bright, fun and high contrast colours perfect for a dopamine hit! The waves, curves and bold lines create movement and energy.

First published in Laine magazine issue 28 and now available as a stand alone pattern to download. It was such an honour to work with Laine magazine again and shout out to the amazing group of test knitters who worked with me ❤️

Original socks as photographed for the magazine issue were knitting in Cascade Heritage shades Highlighter Tangelo and Chanterelle Cascade Yarns

I enjoyed knitting up another sample last week in beautiful hand dyed yarn from my friend Shannon Shannon Long shades Sea Urchin and Logwood.

I’ll have printed copies available and samples for you to see this weekend Southern Wool Show🐑

Happy stitching! Nx

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