Tag Archives: Devon

WIP Wednesday – Riverton Cowl

I’m sitting in ‘my’ new bedroom, gazing at my suitcases and bags of clothes that have yet to be unpacked, knitting the Riverton Cowl and listening to “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix” on Audible. So, I’ve arrived … Continue reading

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CSHC Show and Off on a Grand Adventure…tomorrow

Archie and I are all packed and ready to go down to Devon tomorrow. I’m nervous about it, and I have been sitting here trying to work out why for what feels like hours. It finally clicked when I was … Continue reading

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WIP Wednesday – Patchwork Blanket

When I started knitting seriously, I started making squares – one after the other after another, and when Wonder-Gran heard about this she decided I ought to make a Patchwork Blanket. The darling lady sat in her lounge for many … Continue reading

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FO Friday – Scrunchable Cowl

Happy Good Friday! I’m currently in Wonder-Gran‘s house in Devon, wearing my completed Scrunchable Cowl (which is called “I solemnly swear that I am up to no good” on Ravelry!) JS and I arrived on Wednesday night, shortly after I posted … 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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Wholesome yarn goodness (and some new needles…)

Don’t tell JS…but I bought some more yarn and needles. Before you all look at me accusingly (I know I have a huge stash), it was necessary! Way back when, or about two weeks ago, I said that I was going … 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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Campaign for Wool

I was hoping to finish the Dragonfly Jumper this week, but it is currently sitting upstairs in my room while I get all excited about the Campaign for Wool. I feel like this may be a slightly strange thing for … 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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Needle Felting – Bigbury-on-Sea

I have come home for a week to recover from the Turtle Wedding and see my family following the long-term leave from my job giving me muchos spare time. I stopped at a petrol station near Sidbury, Devon, on my … Continue reading

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