“Ta Da” I have finally finished my knitted patchwork blanket. I started this back in February last year, with only two purposes: discover new knitting stitches and use up some of my left over wool. Sixteen squares and 10 metres of border later, I’ve done it. I have discovered some […]
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Knitting Stitches – Grape Hyacinth
Latest square in my knitted patchwork blanket. After several false starts with this square, I have finally finished it. I changed yarn and that made all the difference. It hadn’t helped that there are so many other demands on my time at the moment. There is sowing, planting, weeding and […]
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 pattern – Hearts
In honour of Valentines day, I couldn’t resist a heart pattern. This is the fourth square for my knitted blanket project. It is another pattern that uses knit and purls only. I used a darker red wool of DK weight from my stash. It was recovered from a disastrous jumper […]
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