Donna Jones Designs

07/04/2026

Looks fun!

04/04/2026

Whether you loved or loathed the first series, It’s great to see knitting and crochet on mainstream TV - such an opportunity to explore yarn craft and looks like the producers have taken note of feedback - excited to see the next rendition when it returns to our screen. And you can apply to be a contestant - feeling brave??

24/01/2026

Drooling at the sight of those colours!

And we are LIVE with our 9 brand new Yarnadelic shades! 🌈 🎨 🖍️

We adore them so much – yes, quite a few of us already have projects on the needles with them! - and believe they're wonderful additions to the existing Yarnadelic range.

The neons add a bit of punch and brightness, and the classics expand your options when it comes to calmer shades. Combined with the 18 previous shades, we now have a whopping 26 colours of Yarnadelic in two weights (Sport and Worsted) and tops!

Head over to jarbon.com now to grab a skein (or two, or five...)!

24/01/2026

Can’t wait!

Get Your Tickets For Wonderwool Wales 20th Anniversary Show! It's not one to be missed.🐑🌟

As the largest wool, natural fibre and textile festival in Wales and one of the biggest in Europe, we will be celebrating all things wool and fibre!

What To Expect:

🌟Around 200+ exhibitors across three large halls.
Knitting, crochet & weaving tools, accessories and equipment (including spinning wheels & looms).

🌟Books, patterns, fabrics, embroidery threads and patchwork kits.

🌟Finished textile products like clothing, craft pieces and home furnishings.

🌟Woolschools & Workshops

🌟A programme of hands‑on workshops (called Woolschools) where you can learn new skills like dyeing, weaving, embroidery and more.

🌟Food & Refreshments at our street food area outside, with a variety of vendors catering to different dietary options.

Get Your Tickets today. Don't miss our wonderful wool festival this April!🐑🌟

23/01/2026

📖New Blog & Video🎥

This time I'm sharing some top tips to help knit more easily with Mohair. I had a question recently from a knitter using mohair for the first time who was struggling a bit with this type of fibre. Although it is a gorgeous yarn to knit with, Mohair definitely has its challenges, and plenty of knitters find it a little tricksy to work with.

As with all things though, it's easier when you know how, and is definitely worth the trouble as it is such a beautiful material for your projects.

👉Hop to the blog and video here: https://www.donnajonesdesigns.co.uk/blog/top-tips-knitting-with-mohair-yarns

Mohair is a luxurious fibre to knit with, though it can have a few challenges for knitters. Here are some top tips for easier knitting with Mohair yarns, so you can enjoy...

23/01/2026

I'm delighted to have a new design published in this Month's issue. You can get a hard copy from UK newsagents and supermarkets, or get a digital copy here: https://craftworld.com/collections/knit-now-magazine?srsltid=AfmBOoqwE5w1V-YMvaTCFyiYMkGx9kmD4o0yMc3hKAcll49c_GRoqOUd

09/01/2026

Calling all Knit Nerds! Fancy a little stitchy treat with a virtual cuppa? ☕️🧶

This week’s Stitch Expedition is all about Cobnut Stitch — a lovely, nubbly texture that feels a bit nature-inspired (Cobnut/Hazelnut… the clue’s in the name 🌰). This is more than just a simple how to - we'll look at how get creative with this stitch too.

📺 Video tutorial: https://youtu.be/MgDfHcec76o
📝 Blog post with notes + details: https://www.donnajonesdesigns.co.uk/blog/stitch-expedition-cobnut-stitch-hazelnut-stitch-knitting-tutorial

It’s a full on nerdy deep dive (27 mins), but you can dip in and out just to view a quick stitch demo too if you prefer.

PS: If you leave me a quick like or comment on the video, it genuinely makes a difference for letting others find it — thank you! 💛

24/12/2025

I'm hoping the hectic bit is mostly done and you'll soon have reached the “Ahhhh” stage — where you can start to slow down, get comfy and enjoy time with loved ones.

I hope too that you get a proper breather in those quieter days after all the festive faffage— and that you can carve out at least a small oasis of knitterly calm for yourself - some cosy time to indulge in creative, comforting knitting (plus something yummy within easy reach, obviously).

I'll be back in the new year with a brand new tutorial — but for now I'd love to hear from you: what's on your needles at the moment, or what are you planning to cast on next?

29/11/2025

Looking forward to this!

🎟️ Tickets are LIVE! 🎟️

The wait is over, you can now grab your admission tickets for Wonderwool Wales 2026! 🧶

Head to our website and secure your spot for next year’s show, it’s going to be one you don't want to miss!🐑

27/11/2025

🍂 It’s not too late for and an Autumn Knitting Reset!� If your knitting corner’s a bit chaotic, abandoned WIPs are giving you ‘the look’, or you’ve had a long summer break, this gentle reset is for you. Now is a great time to take stock of stash, fish out / finish / frog, and set a small 1–3 project queue. Then you’ll be all set for those quieter, wintry days when you can just reach for a ready-to-go project and sink into some gloriously cosy, unhurried knitting - a bit like a squirrel happily enjoying the acorns she tucked away earlier!

📖Read the blog here: https://www.donnajonesdesigns.co.uk/blog/autumn-knitting-reset-get-ready�

🧶Be honest… which WIP is quietly judging you from a project bag? 😅 Finish or frog — what’s your plan?�

30/10/2025

✨✨✨ Starry Night is palette 3 in our Stash to Sparkle CAL / blog hop.

I love the retro feel of these joyful colours. This lively mix of petrol blue, fresh green, pink, red, and bright yellow captures the magic of twinkling lights and festive nights. And I love the vintage card we used for inspiration too 🎄

What do you think we’ve designed for this one? I can’t wait to share 🥰

The Stash to Sparkle CAL with the fabulous Carmen is all about combining colour and stash-busting to make joyful Christmas projects that you can keep or gift.

We used 4 colour palettes to inspire our designs and chose yarn straight from our stashes. Now we have eight amazing FREE crochet projects coming next month to help you make the most of your yarn stash too! Just in time for your festive gifting.

How do you join in? By signing up to our newsletters so you don’t miss out on the release of each pattern, top tips, and free printables - both our sign up links are in our bios 🤩

The links to sign up to our regular newsletters are here:
Knit Crochet Create: https://subscribepage.io/7J11sz
Annie Design Crochet: https://www.anniedesigncrochet.com

What do you think of this palette? Id love to know 😊

I think it’s a lovely alternative to traditional Christmas colours🎄