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WIPW – Penguin Hat

I have finally finished working on the Draco Malfoy wall-hanging and am now knitting myself a penguin hat! I used to have one called Beth the Penguin, but she went missing after I visited my parents for a while – … Continue reading

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WIP Wednesday – Cheviot Yarn Attempt One

One of my March Resolutions was to “Wheel-spin all of my personally prepared Cheviot fibre.” I’ve so far managed two skeins of Cheviot Yarn, with my third set of singles resting on the bobbins. Hurrah. This has happened because of … Continue reading

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WIPW – Draco Malfoy Illusion Knitting

I’m burning the midnight oil tonight, thinking about Draco Malfoy…actually, I have tonsilitis and am finding it impossible to fall asleep as everytime I get close to the brink, my mouth pops open, my tonsils dry out, and they start … Continue reading

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WIPW – Stripy Socks!

I went to the Weald of Kent Craft & Design Show in Penshurst Place last August and while I was there I bought a starter kit to knit a pair of socks. It has long been an ambition of mine … Continue reading

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WIP Wednesday – Luxury Gloves

I’m engaging in the activity of WIP Whipping at the moment – following my clear-out of the WIP basket this weekend, and the discovery of several hibernating projects. I’ve already finished a couple (I know!) and today I’m working on the … Continue reading

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WIPW – Color Affection & Sideways

I have two WIPs that I’m actively working on at the moment – Color Affection and Sideways. They are both presents, and I’m desperate to get them done so I can move on with something else that I want to … Continue reading

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WIPW (12) – Towersey Shawl and fleeces

I’ve finished knitting the Towersey Shawl! I need to decide what else to move on to when I finish – I have a sock kit, and I also have my big tub full of Cheviot fleece which I need to card … Continue reading

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WIPW (11) – Towersey Shawl

My main WIP this week is the Towersey Shawl. I don’t have long to write this blog-post as I’m about to go to Wonder-Gran‘s house to help her fix an old chair that is a bit of a family heirloom. … Continue reading

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WIPW (10) – Dragonfly Jumper

For the third week in a row, my jumper is my work in progress. Note I’ve renamed it the “Dragon Fly” jumper. This is because I finally found the ball-band for the yarn, which I had for some reason stuffed away … Continue reading

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WIPW (9) – Jumper Continuation!

I posted about the first jumper I’ve attempted in last week’s WIPW, and it’s all I’ve worked on since. I started it (for the second time) while I was on holiday in Cornwall with JS and his family. It was … Continue reading

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