This week, I have been completely stumped by my knitting. I have started the next square six times this week. Six times! Three different stitches and each time they have not worked. Part of the problem is that I am using a double knit yarn that must be the upper […]
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Knitting stitches – Mini beast pattern
Next pattern for my knitted patchwork blanket. This is the ninth square. I love this one, but I really had to concentrate while knitting it. This is not the one to do if you are concentrating on a fascinating TV program like Brian Cox’s Wonders of the Solar System. Nor […]
Read moreKnitting Stitches – Fuchsia pattern
I love fuchsias. We have lots in the garden left by the previous owner. For this, I thank them. Not only do fuchsia flowers bloom into so many beautiful colours, but they remind me of miniature dancers and fairies. Imagine my intrigue when I found a fuchsia knitting pattern. How […]
Read moreKnitting Stitches – Eyelet Ribbon
In the background, I am still quietly knitting the squares for my knitted patchwork blanket of many stitches. Not sure why I have chosen this year for big crafting projects. I think it chose me. Sometimes, in the depths of the night, I do wonder why knitted pot holders or […]
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