Morris and Sons Blog

When you first open your Ehrman kit, you will have everything you need inside, including a printed cotton canvas, a high-res color chart, a size 18 tapestry needle, and all the pre-cut tapestry wool to ready, set, stitch!

Meet the Nordic Crafting Duo that invite you into their world to share in the passion of Scandinavian Culture, Knitting and Craft. Inspired by their heritage and culture, ARNE & CARLOS create magical knits that a fun to make and stunning to wear or have in your home.

With Halloween just around the corner, we thought we celebrate and inspire you with a few festive patterns for spooky season! Most of these projects are worked fairly quickly and make the perfect last-minute decorations or accessories. With these designs and our Morris and Sons yarn suggestions, get ready to add a touch of handmade magic to your Halloween!  Please Note: the patterns in this blog are not available on...

Are you a crochet enthusiast who's passionate about creating garments and fashion accessories that fit like a dream? If so, you're in for a treat, because today we're diving into the world of Susannah Kate, the creative genius behind Peppergoose Design. Her mission? To inspire and assist you in expressing your unique style by making crochet clothes that fit beautifully.  The Shelley Sweater: One of...

This week we thought we would take a look at some of our favourite quick projects. These projects are perfect for taking on the go or working on at home. If you need more assistance with yarn choices or quantities please contact one of our stores where our helpful and knowledgeable staff will be on hand!

English Paper Piecing is one of the oldest forms of patchwork. It is a lovely way to create a patchwork pattern by hand and makes a perfect on the go project. Join us as we guide you through the process of piecing your first project.

This week we are thinking of quick summer tops, like Anker's Summer Shirt by Petite Knit, as well as looking ahead to making heavier garments that will be ready to wear once the season changes. It might seem a bit odd to knit something heavy in the warmer months but it is one way to make sure you have new winter garments ready! 

This week we are getting excited about our Holiday Cast Ons! We find it very special to choose a new project to start on or just after Christmas and take some quiet time for ourselves during the busy season. Here are some of the patterns we have our eyes on to create these holidays.