Bringing the Scottish Highlands to Your Knitting Needles
There is something magical about a little white cottage with a bright red roof sitting quietly against a backdrop of dark mountains and glassy lochs.
The Inspiration: A Real Highland Haven
The design traces its roots back to a genuine remote cottage perched on the Applecross Peninsula on the rugged west coast of Scotland. First published as a full-sized pattern and later joined by a companion Mini Red Roof Croft House, these patterns let makers take an imaginary craft-filled trip to the islands and highlands.
Pattern Options and Uses
Whether you want a quick afternoon project or a substantial shelf display, there is a size suited for your yarn basket:
- The Original Croft House: Measures roughly 19cm high by 20cm wide. Knit with heavier gauge or weighted stuffing, it functions beautifully as a cheerful room bookend or a soft toy.
- The Mini Croft House: Scales down to a petite 8cm high. It doubles neatly as a whimsical pincushionor a pocket-sized keepsake.
- The Wee Houses Collection: Expands the iconic motif into colorful accessories, a scarf and cowl.
