Tutorials, Patterns & Booklets

Freeform: Serendipitous Design Techniques for Knitting & Crochet 2nd Edition - NEW eBook Version

88 pages including tips on Finding the Right Yarns, Choosing Your Colours, Fabrication, Patterns and Hints for Successful Freeform Knitting & Crochet. Since this book is now out of print, we have made it available as a PDF eBook.

PLEASE NOTE: The PDF is 100MB in size, due to the page length and colour photographs.

Price: US $19.95

Never Too Many Handbags - NEW eBook Version

A 53 pages guide to creating your own original handbag using freeform knitting & crochet. Full of ideas and techniques for unusual handbag design, showcasing a wide range of Prudence's unique designs in full colour. Since this book is in limited print supply, we have made it available as a PDF eBook.

PLEASE NOTE: The PDF is 50MB in size, due to the page length and colour photographs.

Price: US $12.50

Tips for Freefrom Knit & Crochet Garments, Prudence's Way

9 page PDF booklet, describing how to create, arrange and put together freeform patches for wearable art garments.

Filled with high quality colour photo examples of Prudence's work and explanations of her techniques.

Also available in français, español, & danske

Price: US $6.95

Freeforming with Prudence: a tutorial for creative freeform knitting

Prudence's new tutorial on creative freeform knitting. 14 pages of step-by-step instructions accompanied by detailed photographs to enable you to create your own fabric from freeform knitting.

Bullions & Beyond - tips & techniques for the crochet bullion stitch

Prudence's workbook on the bullion stitch is no longer in print, but is available as a 16 page PDF downloadable booklet.

Specifically focusing on bullions, this book hopes to demystify the elusive bullion stitch.

Contains tips on the many variations and different applications of the stitch - including how to incorporate it into your freeform work.

Also available in danske

Spectacular Spirals

Learn how to crochet spectacular spirals with this 10 page PDF booklet.

The naturally occurring patterns found in snail shells and ammonites can be used as inspiration for a whole range of crochet motifs, and the resulting spiral shapes will help to add beauty and complexity to your freeform designs.

Price: US$7.50

Flamboyant Fringes

This 7 page PDF tutorial gives 10 designs for unusual and reversible fringe endings.

Mix and match these crochet patterns to personalize your scarves and shawls, giving them a thoroughly freeform feel.  No sewing required - once made, the fringes are simply looped into place using a crochet hook.

 Also available in français, español, & danske

Price: US$5.95

Falling Leaves Freeform Style Wrap

5 page knitting & crochet pattern.

Created using a variety of knitted leaf shapes and crochet circles, and made in your own choice of yarn, every freeform-style wrap that is based on this ‘pattern’ will truly be ‘one-of-a-kind’. All of the knitting is in Garter Stitch (just Knit stitches), and you only need to know how to make crochet chains and the half-treble stitch (US: half double crochet) to be able to master the circles.

Price: US$4.50

The Crochet Block Stitch

Learn how to master the crochet block stitch with this 8 page PDF booklet.

Includes five different patterns for block stitch swatches and motifs that are ideal for inclusion in freeform creations. Plus learn the unique block stitch ladder braid that Prudence often uses for the shoulder straps on her freeform handbags.

Also available in français, español, & danske

Price: US $5.95

Celtic Cable Bag

2 page PDF pattern.

The knitted cable down the centre front of this cute little purse helps to make it something special. This pattern takes approximately 125g (4.5 oz) of any chunky-weight yarn; the model shown is in alpaca.

Price: US$4.50

Knitted Garter Stitch Scarf

1 page PDF pattern.

Knit up a little extra warmth with style - this scarf is made to cross over at the rib sections, and is then secured with a brooch or shawl pin.

Price: US $3.50

Easy, lacy, garter stitch shawl

1 page PDF pattern.

Using approximately 400m (437yds) or more of any fine, soft yarn, this easy, lacy, garter stitch shawl is great project for Spring.

Price: US $3.50

Crochet Flower Brooch

1 page PDF pattern.

Using a stiff linen paper yarn, use this pattern to create a unique crochet flower brooch.

Price: US $3.50

Garter Stitch Neck-warmer

2 page PDF knitting pattern for a simple garter stitch neck-warmer.

Fast to create, using only one ball of yarn, this is a perfect project for beginners and advanced knitters alike. A quick and easy pattern to create a stylish scarf, ideal to give to someone as a handmade gift.

Price: US $3.50

Ruffled Dropped Stitch Neck-warmer

2 page PDF knitting pattern for a stunning dropped stitch neck-warmer, with ruffled ends in fringed yarn.

A little more complex than the garter stitch variation, this pattern uses the dropped stitch to create a soft, attractive scarf.

Price: US $3.50

Crocheted Spiral Hat

1 page PDF pattern for a basic crocheted spiral hat, plus 4 optional patterns for making your hat unique.

Allows you to mix fibres as well as colours in your hat, and to then personalise the pattern to suit your style.

Price: US $3.50

Mohair-Eyelash Split Scarf

1 page PDF knitting pattern for a split scarf.

Unusual divided scarf is quick to knit on large needles, using two different yarns held together.

Price: US $3.50

Mohair-Eyelash Shawl

1 page PDF knitting pattern for a winter shawl.

Stylish knitted shawl made in a combination of mohair and eyelash yarns uses simple shaping to help it sit comfortably on the shoulders and stay in place.

Garter Stitch Hat with Knitted Corkscrews 

1 page PDF pattern for a cute knitted hat.

This simple garter stitch hat is quick to knit using 3 balls of yarn held together.  It is then embellished with corkscrews that are knitted with each of the yarns used singly. Mix & match 3 different colours or fibres to totally individualize your design.

Price:US$3.50

Sparkly Boomerang Shaped Shawl

1 page PDF knitting pattern for a boomerang shaped shawl.

Knitted using Trendsetter 'Aura' together with On Line 'Flair' (or you could substitute a similar 'train-track' type yarn such as Plymouth 'Eros'), this light weight shawl is perfect to wear to your next cocktail function. Made from sparkling yarn, the shawl can transform your daytime outfit into glamourous evening wear.

Price:US$3.50

'Diva' Ribbed Collar

1 page PDF pattern for a warm knitted fashion collar.

Knitted with 2 balls of South West Trading Company's 'Diva' yarn, this ribbed collar is ideal to keep you warm without weighing you down. Make it from contrasting colours to brighten up your wardrobe.

Price:US$3.50