It’s Wednesday and Ginny’s Yarn Along already. Phew! Where did the week go. I have almost finished the second sleeve of the castle jumper. There are times when I wish I had opted for stocking or garter stitch, just for speed. I’d like to say that I’m close to finishing […]
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No more teapot jumper
Years ago, when staying with a friend, I was given a bag of different balls of wool. Being young and eager, I cast straight on and knitted, and knitted. I loved all the colours and paid little attention to the fact that I was mixing natural and man-made, 4 ply […]
Read moreThe Polar Bear and a Toadstool
I’ve made a start on my homemade Christmas presents for the children. I have so many ideas rushing around my head at the moment, that it feels a true accomplishment to finish one of my projects. I am particularily pleased with the way my polar bear turned out. It brings […]
Read moreAutumn cardigan
Back in June, I was extremely lucky to be given several balls of homespun wool by my Mother-In-Law, which she had spun herself. I knew I wanted to knit something for the children and eventually settled on using the blue wool to knit a Daisy cardigan, which I found via […]
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