There is something about putting the first seeds of the year into their own pot of earth that seems to proclaim that the new growing season has finally begun. Trumpet fanfare, please. In my head, I look at these pots and can see a plant bearing beautiful red fruit, ready […]
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The purple jumper gang
It’s not often I make two things the same. If I do, it’s usually something small like a cowl or mittens. Quick and easy. Even then, there will be a difference in some way. A different colour. A tweak to the pattern. But a jumper. Two identical. No. Except I […]
Read moreA Hoodie for the Boy – Hayfield 7256
When my children were little, I knitted them jumpers and cardigans a plenty. The cutest designs that just made me want to hug and cuddle them even more. Certainly I felt a sense of satisfaction, as I kept them warm in something knitted by my own hands. Then, round about […]
Read moreNew spring project #KCCO
Quick update on yarn projects and books. New project to share. Knitting I’ve made progress with my sock knitting. Nearing the toes, so hopefully a finished sock by next week and, fingers crossed, the second one starting. My harlequin shawl has grown my 10 rows. It’s lurking in the back […]
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