Thank you to everyone who advised changing the needles I’m using to make my shawl. I visited our nearest well-stocked wool shop to try out some alternatives. They had some bamboo and wooden needles but none of the interchangeable sets. I liked the feel of the Brittany needles made from […]
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Yarn Along – Yarnover
The WIP stripey socks have been put away, ready for my next knitting lull. They have grown a bit and I’m still not sure if they are the second sock or not. My attention is elsewhere. I was just waiting for our postman to bring my new wool. Two hanks […]
Read moreYarn Along – Stripey Socks
Joining in Ginny’s Yarn Along this week. I can’t believe how fast it comes round. After finishing my Gansey Socks, I decided to pick up a WIP sock project. I put this project down a year or two ago. Partly because 4 ply was just taking too long. I love […]
Read moreA yarn and a giveaway
A little while ago, I was sent a copy of “Knitting Socks from Around the World” to review. After seeing the press release, with photos of all the socks, how could I resist. I could quite happily make any one of these socks. There is not a dud among them. […]
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