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Welcome to Wolley Handmade’s blog, your destination for all things knitting. Here, you’ll find inspiring stories, creative ideas, guides and insights into the knitting world. Whether you’re looking for personal knitting journeys, guides and how-to, pattern inspiration, or the latest trends in yarn and knitting culture, this blog is dedicated to celebrate the coziest knitting experience.

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Pricing Your Knitwear with Confidence: A Guide to Valuing Your Craft
Elisa Covelli Elisa Covelli

Pricing Your Knitwear with Confidence: A Guide to Valuing Your Craft

Pricing handmade knitwear can be daunting, but with the right approach, it becomes a powerful way to value your craft. In this guide, I break down how to confidently set fair prices for your knitwear, ensuring that your time, effort, and skill are fully recognized. Plus, discover the Stitch Profit Calculator—a handy tool to simplify the process and help you take the guesswork out of pricing. Whether you're new to selling your creations or a seasoned maker, this guide will empower you to price with confidence and support the broader maker community.

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Knitting in the Heat: A Guide to Hot Weather Knitting
Elisa Covelli Elisa Covelli

Knitting in the Heat: A Guide to Hot Weather Knitting

As the summer sun blazes down and the temperatures rise, curling up with a cozy knitting project in your lap might seem far from appealing. But for dedicated knitters, the passion for crafting doesn’t take a seasonal break. The good news? Knitting in hot weather can be as enjoyable as during the cooler months—if you know how to adapt.

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How I Got Out of My Knitter’s Block (And How You Can Do It Too)
Elisa Covelli Elisa Covelli

How I Got Out of My Knitter’s Block (And How You Can Do It Too)

Picture this: you’re sitting on your couch, a basket filled with the most gorgeous yarn lies at your side. You just made yourself a cup of your favorite tea while you listen to the sound of the rain, softly tapping against the window. It’s the perfect knitting day, yet you can bring yourself to touch your needles. Maybe you even have a project that just needs a few rows to finish, but you keep finding excuses to avoid picking it up.

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a whole new look
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a whole new look

When I first launched my website a few months ago, I did it in a bit of a rush. It took me quite a while to design it and I had high hopes for it, but I realised soon after that it wasn’t exactly what I wanted.

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