Search Press Blog

Knits from Northern Lands is Jenny Fennell's first book with Search Press. Jenny is a knitwear designer from Nova Scotia, Canada, who sells her own bespoke heirloom knitwear designs and patterns through her brand, Lily Lakes Knits. We caught up with...

Mending is magical. Really. I’ve been mending for over three decades, and I’m still convinced there’s an element of magic involved. Every time I mend something, even I am surprised by the final result. And every time I mend in public...

After countless requests on how to make the basic bear’s head, here are some step-by-step instructions, with photos, to help you. Try not to over stuff the body of the bear and keep it in proportion to the head to achieve a uniform effect. Stuff...

Knit this new addition to your knitted bear family, Tessa the Dog Walker! You can even make her loyal companion! Tessa, Dog Walker BearMake a basic bear following the pattern on page 6 of 20 To Knit: Dressed-up Bears (or download the pattern here),...

Best-selling author Monica Russel is back with a brand new book Nordic Knits for Children, this time with 15 Nordic-inspired clothes and accessories for children, aged 3 to 9 years, that blend classic Scandi style with fun and...

After the success of her first book Mabel Bunny & Co Claire Gelder, who you might recognise from Dragons’ Den, has embarked on a brand-new crafty adventure with her second book Robyn Octopus & Friends. We caught up with Claire to find...

With the release of Catherine Arnfield's brilliant brand new book, Felted Animal Knits, we thought that it was the ideal time to have a chat with Catherine about herself, her crafting, her book and her upcoming projects! First of all, how are you...

With Valentine's Day just around the corner, why not give a personalized gift this year? We've picked out some of our favourite books that include crafty Valentine's projects, which are a great way to show that special someone how much you...

The countdown to Christmas has officially begun! If you're struggling to come up with some Christmas gift ideas don't worry we're here to help! Give the gift of creativity this Christmas, with this fantastic selection of crafty books. With something to...

If you're a fan of the best-selling Mini Knitted series, then you will be over the moon to discover that Sachiyo Ishii's latest addition to the series has finally landed! Mini Knitted Cosmos will take you on a unique journey into a...