I’ve noticed a flurry of people access my eco friendly posts this month. Especially the ones that go hand in hand with homemade, such as how to knit a dishcloth. Could it be a few new year’s resolutions are being put into action, as they start their eco journey, or […]
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Yarn Along – January
I’ve never knitted with cobwebs, but if I had, I imagine it would be a similar experience to knitting with featherweight mohair. Maybe less sticky though than actual cobwebs. Less upsetting for the spiders, but oh boy, this yarn is thin and light, and surprisingly warm. I need a good […]
Read moreHow to knit an acorn
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 […]
Read moreNovember 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 […]
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