I know I said I would post this finished object post about Naloa yesterday, but I didn’t quite manage to get the photos done in the time that I thought I would! So it’s a day late, but there we … Continue reading
I decided to take the Bank Holiday off – which means that although I didn’t do any blogging, I got loads of stuff done! The big news item is that I’ve finished Naloa! I haven’t posted any photos of it … Continue reading
I am grateful for yarn, the people I love, yarn and the cat. I’m also grateful that I need to do this Friday recap, because I’m feeling particularly miserable right now and it can only be good having to focus … Continue reading
I have spent the last week working my way through a modified version of Renée Callahan’s Naloa, a knitted shawl done in Kettle Yarn Co. yarns. I have made modifications to knitting in the past – but never anything as … Continue reading
Gosh, I can’t believe it’s Friday already! I’m off to Wonderwool Wales when John gets back from work today, and really looking forward to it. We are going to see our friend Vix of Vittoria Segreta, and I can’t wait … Continue reading
The Muse Connection Volume 1 involved a talk on Colour Theory, given by Helen Stewart of Curious Handmade. I made a few notes and have had a chance to think about it since. What I’ve realised over the past few … Continue reading
There has been so much weather in London recently! Seriously, it’s been amazing. It was 24˚C the other day, and I’ve been enjoying myself by sitting outside and enjoying the warmth while I work. Tonks has been enjoying herself too, … Continue reading
In Episode 13 of the Plutonium Muffins podcast I talk about knitting and resolutions, and have an interview with Anna Feldman of Wild and Woolly, a relatively new yarn shop in London. There is the usual background noise and high-jinks, … Continue reading
As spring gets warmer and things get more summery in London, I find myself wanting to knit really woolly and wintery items. I know this is the complete opposite to most people – there’s no working out my own brain, … Continue reading
I want to talk about a pattern I know…Hitchhiker by Martina Behm. This is one of the most popular knitting patterns I have ever come across; a search on Ravelry reveals that the pattern has been knitted a staggering 18,912 … Continue reading
Corrie's blog about fibre crafts, followed by whatever other creative pursuits take my fancy. A healthy source of fibre! Originally inspired by Pluto and Canadian Muffins.
