On Tuesday evening, I decided to make a Comfort Doll again. I haven't made one of them in 5 years, but knitting one was like rediscovering an old friend. The pattern I linked to, though is for ...

NOTE All seam allowances are 1cm. 1 Use the template to cut the two 30 x 20cm pieces of fabric into the shape of the base of the basket. Sew three of the 14 x 14cm squares to form a 38 x 14cm panel.

Ah, seaming. The word alone can send shivers down the spine of a knitter. For some, it’s a delightful finishing touch, a moment to savor the culmination of their hard work. For others, it’s a dreaded ...