As I live and breathe, I made these slippers. They were a bit of an experiment for me. I used recycled yarn from my stash and two of my evenings. It really didn’t matter too much if they succeeded or not, but I so wanted them to. They really didn’t […]
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A paper chain – except knitted
The handmade gifts are made. All now delivered to their new homes. Time to sit back and enjoy the season, but, as always, my hands are never idle. A festive, stash-busting knitting project seems a perfect way to fill the gap between Christmas and New Year. A knitted paper chain […]
Read moreBeing the child of a knitter
Let’s face it. Having a mother who sews and knits, is a mixed blessing. On one hand, garments can be magic-ed up over night, on short notice, and to exact requirements. On the other hand, “unique” outfits and the phrase “I could make that for less/better/different” haunt your childhood. I […]
Read moreTa-Da and To-Do Creative Catchup
It is an age old truth that when a crafter* starts a project, before that project is complete, many more projects may have left the starting post. The next idea will start nagging, or the urge to knit becomes more important than the act of sewing. It might be a […]
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