Made by Lilly The collection

Journal

Notes from the studio.

Care, styling and the slow business of making things by hand.

An oversized crochet scarf in saffron, moss green, coral and plum stripes folded loosely on a linen cloth

12 September 2026 · 2 min read

Five ways to wear an oversized scarf

Five easy ways to wear a long, oversized crochet scarf, from the simple drape to the double loop, with notes on which suits a coat, a dress or a cool evening.

Close view of a plum, coral and saffron crochet shawl resting on a cream armchair in soft window light

21 August 2026 · 2 min read

Caring for hand-crocheted wool

A simple routine for washing, drying and storing a hand-crocheted wool shawl or scarf so it keeps its shape, softness and colour for years.

Blue and cream hand-crocheted shawl in granny stripes draped over a wooden garden chair beside a ball of yarn

30 July 2026 · 2 min read

Why a handmade shawl feels different

What changes when a shawl is made slowly by hand instead of on a production line, from tension and drape to the small variations that give each piece its character.