Category Archives: Blogjacking

Repetitive Strain Injury and knitting

I’m afraid to say that hours of knitting the Weasley Sweater have given me a Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI). I’m on knit-rest for a week. That’s right – no knitting for a week!! I thought it was time to address … Continue reading

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Couch to 5K as a knitting pattern…

I’m doing the Couch to 5K this year – one of my New Year’s Resolutions this year was simple. Become a runner. Don’t know what Couch to 5K is? It’s basically a way to get yourself from being a fat … Continue reading

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[Blogjacking] São Paulo, Brazil: Part Two

I spent yesterday cleaning the flat and doing absolutely no knitting/spinning/fibrey things, so it’s definitely time for Part Two of São Paulo. If you missed Part One, it’s OK – you can find it here! Again, this is a very picture … Continue reading

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[Blogjacking] São Paulo, Brazil: Part One

I have just returned from my trip to São Paulo, Brazil! I went with our band, the Stovepipe Ceilidh Quartet, for an action-packed four days of non-stop music. I thought I’d let you know what it was all about, because apart … Continue reading

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[Blogjacking] Things I have learnt – Craft Fairs

I took my wares from Coranda.com to a craft fair this weekend – we were at a folk festival and we managed to sell two toys! I was actually quite pleased about that – people I have told about it … Continue reading

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Thoughts on a Theme – May, Kent

I was really hoping that I could show you a Finished Object today, but I haven’t even turned the heel yet. I’m going to be very, very busy tomorrow! I was in Kent for a whole day yesterday – I had … Continue reading

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FO Friday – Flowery Apron

I’m back in Kent for a few days, attending a doctors appointment and saying ‘bye to a friend who is emigrating to Australia…so I thought I’d show off the flowery apron that I made last week in Devon. I’ve also … Continue reading

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Projects in Planning

I’m on my way to Manchester with MdB at the moment, attending the Creative Stitches and Hobbycrafts Show. I won the tickets from Let’s Knit on Tuesday, and am very excited! I thought I would talk about some of the … Continue reading

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The Big Reveal…Christmas Crafting – Rainbow Trout!

This is Part Two of the Big Reveal, and this time it’s about the Rainbow Trout I made for my Daddy. I departed from yarny things again, and this time concentrated on sewing with felt…and machine embroidery! I have no … Continue reading

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The Big Reveal…Christmas Crafting – Elephants

Having put up a number of tantalising hints as to my Christmas crafting on the blog, I am happy to announce that I can reveal the things I made in the lead-up to the festive period. The first was based … Continue reading

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