This time of year, we usually take a trip around one of the local towns to see all the Christmas lights. Some properties use the lights sparingly to great effect. Others cram their front garden, and the walls of the house, with every kind of light display, and put on […]
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Big excuse to knit small
Miniature knits are always fun. The joy of finishing a whole project in less than a couple of hours, cannot be underestimated. Especially when garments usually take weeks. No, a small knitted something, falling off the needles, is undoubtedly rewarding. Also not to be underestimated, is the fun of seeing […]
Read moreA paper chain – except knitted
The handmade gifts are made. All now delivered to their new homes. Time to sit back and enjoy the season, but, as always, my hands are never idle. A festive, stash-busting knitting project seems a perfect way to fill the gap between Christmas and New Year. A knitted paper chain […]
Read moreHeart and leaf garland
I hadn’t intended to do any crafting for valentine’s day. I’m not sure how I ended up knitting little red hearts, but I did. Once I started, it seemed right to add leaves. Time to felt a sheet of blended green. I already had the remains of another sheet. While […]
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