Would it roast you for walking away mid-row for 'just five minutes' and coming back an hour later? Would it thank you for finally cleaning the needle bed? Would it file a complaint about the acrylic you keep forcing through it when you know wool is its love language? Be honest — your machine has opinions. Give your machine a voice — what's the one thing it would say to you right now, good or bad?

I couldn't resist making a few changes to mine — so I wanted to share it and see who else has had a go. I added a mesh lace panel to the pocket, which gives it a lovely lightness against the plain stocking stitch body. It's such a simple swap but it completely changes the feel of the bag. While I was at it, I carried the same idea over into a matching infinity scarf — alternating mesh lace with plain knitting for a bit of texture and drape. The two together make a proper little set. → If you've knitted the tote, I'd love to see your version — trims, colours, any tweaks you made → If you haven't started yet, this is your sign — it's a brilliant pattern to play with once you've got the basics down → Thinking about trying mesh lace for the first time? Ask away below, happy to talk through it 📄 Standard pattern PDF ⭐ Premium members — grab the Dynamic version here, which recalculates for your own tension Sometimes the best patterns are just a starting point — what have you changed on yours?

I know life gets busy, and it's easy to join a community and then... never quite make it past the welcome post. No judgement here — that's exactly why I made this. I've put together a short video walking through the classroom: what's in there, how it's organised, and where to start if you're not sure. It only takes a short while to watch, but it'll save you a lot of scrolling. → See exactly what's inside the classroom, from Getting Started right through to Troubleshooting Your Machine → Find out where to go first if you're feeling a bit lost → Get a proper look at the checklists, guides and patterns that are already there waiting for you If you've been meaning to dig in but haven't quite got round to it, this is your sign. Pop the kettle on and give it a watch — I promise it's worth five minutes of your time. ❓ Any questions or suggestions (I'm constantly trying to tidy up and make everything easier to access) for the classroom please do pop them below 👇

"Oh what a tangled web I weave !"🕸 Today's disaster 😑 😪 Fear not I will try again tomorrow.

If the yarn end isn't anchored properly at cast on, the first few stitches can unravel and the whole cast on can come undone mid-row. 𝗙𝗶𝘅: Always hold the yarn tail down at the side of the machine for the first two or three rows, or wrap it around the leg of the table. Or, secure with a peg. A quick habit that prevents a lot of unravelling. For more quick tips go to the classroom