Rosee Woodland
Textile Designer
Rosee Woodland is a designer and freelance journalist. She lives in Bristol with her family and their Boston terrier, Ponyo. See specialises in knitting design and grading, and regularly teaches classes for A Yarn Story in Bath. She’s worked with leading brands in the craft industry including Rowan, Patons, Aurifil, Rico Design and Lewis & Irene. Her work has been featured in many magazines including The Knitter, Knit Now, Simply Knitting, Mollie Makes, Simply Sewing and Simply Crochet. When she’s not busy making she shares her wild swimming adventures at www.iswimlikeagirl.com.
Recent articles by Rosee Woodland
Casting off knitting made easy
How to get your stitches off your needles? Easy! Discover all you need to know about casting off knitting with our guide to five cast-off techniques.
Sparkle and shine with our star knitting pattern
Decorate your home with sparkly stars using this free pattern from Rosee Woodland. Knit them flat or in the round – it's your choice!
How to block knitting projects: Your Essential Guide
To block or not to block? Whatever side of the fence you’re on, blocking can turn a good knit into a great knit. Rosee Woodland explains how…
Knit perfect colourwork with our Fair Isle knitting tips
Creating flawless colourwork is easy when you know how. Follow Rosee Woodland's steps to fantastic Fair Isle, where she explains stranding, colour dominance and more.
Free mohair scarf knitting pattern
We love the versatility of this mohair scarf knitting pattern, perfect for airy between season days
8 signs you have RSI
Repetitive strain injury affects many of us. Knitter and journalist Rosee Woodland looks at how to avoid RSI - and what to do if you develop it.
Knit in the round | Magic Loop method
Knit small diameter projects in the round using the Magic Loop knitting technique. Rosee Woodland and Jane Crowfoot explain how it's done.
Drop spindling for beginners: which spindle and yarn to use?
Making your own yarn can be a fun way to explore your craft further. Rosee Woodland looks at the basics of drop spindling.
How to block lace knitting
Let your stitches really shine with Rosee Woodland’s step-by-step guide to beautiful lace blocking.
How to do Continental Knitting
Try Continental-style knitting and discover how to knit faster, more neatly, and with a lot less strain on your hands. Our expert, Rosee Woodland, shows you how it's done…
Shaping in knitted cables
No matter how complex the words ‘decrease in pattern’ might seem, it’s never as tricky as it sounds! Rosee Woodland explains how to do it.
Shawl design for beginners: Part 2
Ready to take the plunge and create your very own shawl design? In the second part of our workshop, Rosee Woodland shows you how to choose a stitch pattern and cast off that fit…
How to use Stitchmastery to design knitting patterns
Rosee Woodland shows you how to design your own patterns, or chart an existing written pattern, using the charting software Stitchmastery
Baby hat knitting pattern | 6 cute animal designs
These easy baby hats by Rosee Woodland are so adorable you'll want to knit all six!
Free knitting pattern | Easy checked blanket
It’s hip to be square with Rosee Woodland’s checked blanket and cushion! Learn how to knit stocking stitch blanket squares and sew them together.
How to sew a wax-print circle skirt
Make your own wax-print full circle skirt with our step-by-step guide from Rosee Woodland – no pattern needed! We'll show you how to draft your own.
How to make a buttonhole in knitting
Many knitters find it tricky to get button bands and holes just right, but it doesn’t have to be this way! Here are Rosee Woodland's top tips.
10 ways to be a better knitter
You can’t always find the advice you need in books. Rosee Woodland shares the homespun wisdom every knitter needs to know!
How to avoid RSI when knitting
Most available medical advice on RSI is aimed at computer users rather than knitters, but though the terminology may be a little off, the core advice applies to us too! Prevention is better than cure, so let's look at how to minimise the risks of it occurring.
How to create perfect buttonholes (part two)
In part two of Rosee Woodland's finishing masterclass, she shows you how to create the right type of buttonhole for your buttons.
Free hat and cowl set knitting pattern
Need a gift fast? Knit Rosee Woodland’s super-chunky hat and cowl set in a weekend!
Free Fair Isle tank top knitting pattern
Recharge and relax in Rosee Woodland’s colourwork tank top, in soft spring colours.
Free heart decoration knitting pattern
Knit Rosee Woodland's quick gift for a loved one on Valentine's Day, or as a sweet surprise any time of year!
Free stocking and snowman knitting patterns
Decorate your Christmas tree with these festive knits designed by Rosee Woodland.