Ten years ago, I knitted a handful of acorns. The process frustrated me. To knit an acorn really shouldn’t have been such a trial. For goodness sake, the shape is not that complicated. It’s true, the acorn part was straightforward, but somehow the perfect cup eluded me. It needed a […]
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November Yarn Along
The humour of finishing my lockdown blanket just before the next lockdown starts today in England, has not passed me by. Typical me. I’m sure I should be rolling up my sleeves, letting out a sigh and starting the next one, but I’ll give it a miss this time. This […]
Read moreHow to knit a pumpkin
Who’d like to knit a pumpkin? Perfect for adding a smidgeon of fun to your home or for gifting. They are easy peasy. I’ve knitted a fair few pumpkins in my time. Some I’ve given away. Others hang above our mantlepiece in October. They are cheerful and never fail to […]
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Major excitement this week, as I managed to finish something for me to wear. I cannot remember how long it is since that happened. My blue raglan jumper fell off my needles this weekend and I absolutely love it. Obviously, if you look at the photo, you can tell it […]
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