Spring Favourites

These sweet little tins are perfect for busy hands and days on the move. Everything you need is tucked neatly inside, no extra tools required, making them a lovely chocolate-free Easter alternative. Small, satisfying, and just the right amount of fiddly.

Last year we introduced this floral colourway of Ottoline’s much-loved little jacket, and it still makes us smile every time we see it. Made from proper waterproof fabric and featuring all the details you’d expect from a real raincoat, it’s a tiny triumph of thoughtful making. This really is dressmaking in miniature – practical, playful, and perfectly suited to those sudden April downpours that catch even the most adventurous otter out.

Wearing Silkpaca feels a bit like wearing a cloud. Made from 70% baby alpaca and 30% silk, it’s soft, airy, and quietly luxurious, with just a hint of halo. Despite being our thinnest yarn, it’s plied and sturdy, perfect for lace projects and special pieces that become treasured over time. Every ball is unique thanks to the dyeing process, which somehow feels very right for spring – light, changeable, and full of movement.

A consistent bestseller since its launch in 2023, Chanterelle is a true wardrobe staple. The three-in-one pattern makes it ideal for unpredictable British spring weather, and the relaxed, barrel-leg-esque shape is achieved with a clever pleat at the hem. If you’re unsure about the barrel leg trend, this is a gentle, wearable nod to it. With an elastic waist and three leg options, it’s a satisfying sew for confident beginners and beyond, and a piece you’ll return to year after year.

Spring is very much a time for rabbits, so we couldn’t leave out this confident beginner-friendly amigurumi kit, complete with its own charming strawberry hat. If you’d like a little extra support with your crochet skills, Aly is taking bookings for her in-person crochet classes on the first floor of the CoolCrafting shop. She’s one of our own, and we can promise she’s very, very good.

We love this book. It’s an invitation to  look again at what you already have, and enjoy the process of making clothes that really earn their place in your wardrobe. Using three simple blocks, Amy and Theresa guide you through twelve adaptable, beginner-friendly projects that can be mixed and matched to suit your own style – from minimalist to joyful maximalist. The patterns are refreshingly wearable, the instructions clear and generous, and the whole book is threaded through with their Matchy Scrap Theory, encouraging you to make the most of your fabric stash. Grab what you’ve got, trust the process, and see what grows.