Katie Dolan
Digital Editor, Gathered
Katie has worked on Gathered since 2021 and will try her hand at most crafts! She enjoys crochet and embroidery mostly, she particularly loves all things pop culture and a less traditional approach – The Simpsons and Rick & Morty are among her favourites to embroider. When she’s not writing about craft, you can usually find her with a good book or at the cinema.
Recent articles by Katie Dolan
18 Easter napkin folding ideas that are perfect for Sunday lunch in 2025
From bunny ears to cute baskets, find lots of inspiration for your spring table with our Easter napkin folding ideas.
Spread the love with these 14 free valentine cross stitch patterns
Discover these lovely Valentine cross stitch patterns from a range of talented designers! All 14 are available to download for free.
'I always travel with my knitting' Tom Daley reveals his travel hacks
Tom Daley reveals his top secrets for travelling with knitting and crochet kit – get the inside scoop from the Olympic star himself!
Treat someone special with these DIY Valentine’s gifts
Homemade is best! Show that special someone how much you care with these thoughtful DIY Valentine’s gifts
Lunar New Year 2025: Which zodiac animal are you? Take our quiz!
Lunar New Year 2025 marks the Year of the Snake! Discover what it means, and uncover your zodiac animal with our quiz!
21 Valentine’s box ideas for kids that are perfect for school
Discover our 21 most creative DIY Valentine’s Day box ideas that your kids will love. From soaring hot air balloons to whimsical whales, there’s something for everyone!
21 Valentine’s crafts for kids that they’ll love
Discover the sweetest Valentine’s crafts for kids, with inspiration and ideas for all ages.
Budget-friendly DIY Valentine’s decorations you’ll love
Fill your home with love with our round-up of DIY Valentine’s decorations. From bunting to balloons, it’ll light up your loved one’s day.
25 sweet handmade valentine cards
Fancy some romantic crafting? Show that special someone how much you care with these Valentine's Day cards DIY ideas from Gathered.
Looks to kill: Claudia Winkleman’s Traitors fashion secrets
The Traitors is back for 2025, and so is Claudia Winkleman’s iconic wardrobe – here’s how to get the look without breaking the bank!
Sketch these 17 quick and simple Valentine’s drawing ideas
Looking for a mindful activity for yourself or your kids to do this Valentine’s Day? Relax with our favourite Valentine’s drawing ideas.
12 modern living room ideas that blend style and comfort
Get inspired with these on-trend modern living room ideas, from minimalist to farmhouse, you’ll find a style to suit.
Should you wear mittens or gloves? The answer might surprise you
The UK is bracing for freezing temperatures, snow, and ice. While we can’t control the weather, we can certainly dress for it!
How to keep cats out of the Christmas tree
We love our furry friends, but we don’t want them wreaking havoc on our beautifully decorated Christmas trees! Discover our top tips on how to keep cats out of the Christmas tree.
Have you heard of a burr basket? Christmas basket ideas that everyone will love
Light up your space with the best artificial Christmas trees for 2024
'Tis the season to deck the halls! Discover the best artificial Christmas trees of 2024 in our ultimate guide and make your festive centrepiece truly shine.
24 exciting Christmas party games for the whole family in 2024
Keep the little ones busy over the festive break with our family-friendly (and free) Christmas party games.
Best Cricut™ accessories that you need in 2024
Elevate your craft projects and unleash endless creative possibilities with these Cricut™ accessories.
Living room colour trends for 2025: From colour drenching to the rise of mushroom grey
Choosing a colour theme is an important decision when decorating your home, you need to think about what feeling you want to create in your space. Let’s take a look at what’s trending for 2025.
10 of the best Christmas diamond painting kits
Have a sparkling Christmas this year with these beautiful Christmas diamond painting kits.
Play with clay with these best pottery wheels for kids 2025
Get your little one stuck into the world of pottery! It’s a rich and tactical craft that’s ideal for little hands. Check out our best pottery wheels for kids to get started.
12 best gifts for cross stitchers in 2025 — must-have present ideas for the crafters in your life
Discover these 12 thoughtful gifts for cross stitchers
Small living room ideas that make a big impression
Discover our top tips on utilising your space with these small living room ideas. Think storage solutions, neutral tones and using height to your advantage.
Feel festive with these 21 Christmas embroidery kits 2024
Get that festive feeling with these beautiful Christmas embroidery kits perfect for beginners and to give as gifts.