Tag Archives: Alpaca

April 2017 Resolutions – peach blossom and spinning

by Corrie Berry Posted on April 2, 2017

Hurrah, a new resolutions post! Back when I started doing my monthly resolutions, I used to be super ambitious. The more successful I was at completing all the things I set out to do, the more I judged myself against … Continue reading →

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Yarn Shops in Sydney

by Corrie Berry Posted on September 10, 2015

While in Sydney, the very first order of the day was to find yarn shops. We did not have long in the city – only two full days, in reality, so our time had to be carefully planned to make … Continue reading →

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Friday Roundup: Yarn, People, Projects

by Corrie Berry Posted on May 1, 2015

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 →

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May Resolutions and an April Recap

by Corrie Berry Posted on April 30, 2015

Before you even come near me today, I’m going to warn you that I have had a particularly terrible April, and my resolutions are not going to be even slightly achieved. With that in mind, I’m going to keep things … Continue reading →

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Follow Me Down Cousin Jack

by Corrie Berry Posted on April 28, 2015

If you’re a long-time reader of this blog, you’ll know that I have been working on the alpaca yarn project “Follow Me Down, Cousin Jack” for the longest time. Today is a fire-in-my-belly inspirational type of post to give myself … Continue reading →

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Tonks found the alpaca fluff

by Corrie Berry Posted on April 25, 2015

I have to try remember to be careful about Tonks and plastic bags – she finds them, sits in them and loves them to death. I am well aware of the dangers of suffocation, and she normally has no opportunity … Continue reading →

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[GIVEAWAY] Purl Alpaca Designs CLOSED

by Corrie Berry Posted on April 22, 2015

THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED Remember the Icon Dress? Designed by Kari-Helene of Purl Alpaca Designs, it was my big project of 2014, and one of the most rewarding pieces of knitting I’ve ever undertaken. I wear it infrequently, as … Continue reading →

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#WIPCrackAway – Icon Dress Pt 1

by Corrie Berry Posted on September 18, 2014

I’ve been working on my #WIPCrackAway project – which is what the Icon Dress now is! #WIPCrackAway is a knit along which is being hosted by Louise of the Knit British Podcast, and Nic of the Yarns from the Plain podcast. Go … Continue reading →

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