In September I mentioned some new patterns I had been working on, saying I would have some more news this month. Well, one of the patterns is completely finished (in terms of writing and proofing it), but I am waiting to hear back if it will be included in a magazine issue or not, so must keep it under wraps for now. The odds are high that it will NOT be included, so keep an eye on my Instagram if you are interested in test knitting a new beanie design!

Meanwhile, you can see another new design pictured here! It feels like a very long time since I worked on this one, since I submitted it to a magazine in January, and was accepted in March. I wish I had been able to do some publicity for it when it came out, but I actually thought it wasn't out yet! It turns out this teacosy pattern was in the August 2025 issue of Knit Now magazine, which featured some home patterns with a woodland theme. I'm going to try and get a copy online, as I absolutely love seeing my patterns published in magazines.

In other news, I am delighted to say that I will have a stand at the Local Food & Craft Fair in the Black Box, Galway, again this year. I don't do many in-person fairs, as the costs usually are too high for me to make a profit, but this pre-Christmas fair is one I do my best not to miss! The Local Enterprise Office do a great job of advertising it, and one of the lovely things about it is meeting the other craftspeople, as well as new customers.  As with last year, I will have a special discount code on my knitting patterns for customers who visit my stand - and for my dear newsletter subscribers too, of course! So if you know anyone who would like such a discount, please encourage them to sign up for my newsletter so that they can take advantage of the discount too.

Until then, take care - I'll be back in November, with some more news about that mystery beanie pattern!