“I’d like a handknitted jumper for Christmas, please. An aran jumper.” He’s my last teen. My youngest. Self assured and knows what he likes. I used to knit so many jumpers and cardigans for my children when they were small, but that stopped around the time they discovered hoodies and […]
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Returning – my word of the week
As sure as eggs are eggs, once the first gun shot shatters the quiet of our local woods, pheasants start returning to the garden. At first, it will only be a few adventurous individuals, but as the shooting season progresses, their numbers swell. We name the first outliers, but give […]
Read moreWork in progress – orange
All along our hedgerows, patches of spring wildflowers are popping up. Lambs are busy frolicking in the surrounding fields. It really is a fabulous sight. Yet I’m already moving on to autumn. That’s right. I’ve started my autumn knits. My work in progress. Knitting My favourite yarn came up in […]
Read morePumpkin hat
Little knits are one of my favourites. So quick to make and no holding back on the fun, especially when made for a little person. I mean, who doesn’t love a pumpkin hat? I used to enjoy making hats and jumpers for my children when they were small. The more […]
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