Tag Archives: Icon Dress

Whoooo am I? A cardigan!

Before I start talking about my new cardigan project (and this blog post ended up being a monster, I really do miss writing), let’s address the fact that it’s been two months since I last posted with a little photo. … Continue reading

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Podcast Episode 15: iKnit Fandango

Here’s a quick episode on iKnit Fandango for you! I spent a day with Louise of Spin City, and enjoyed spending time with some old friends from, for example, Yarn in the City, Kettle Yarn Co, Purl Alpaca Designs and … Continue reading

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Purl Alpaca Designs – the results are in!

I know that everyone is absolutely agog to know who was the winner of the Purl Alpaca Designs giveaway – the winner, drawn by random number generator, was Cassandra! Congratulations to you, I have been in touch by email if you … Continue reading

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[GIVEAWAY] Purl Alpaca Designs CLOSED

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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Resolutions Update: October 2014

It is that time of month…the mid-month resolutions update is due, although I can barely believe it! The biggest news is that Icon Dress is finished. I know, spoiler alert! You can read the full post on that here. October … Continue reading

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Finished Object: Icon Dress

I have finished Icon Dress! Hurray, hoorah, hip hip huzzah and so on! (Sorry, I’m feeling a bit quirky today…I’m wearing dungarees and they’ve got to my head a bit.) I cast off, seamed up and picked up my stitches, … Continue reading

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Icon Dress and a Monkey Cuff

It has been a productive week, and Icon Dress and Monkey are progressing fantastically! I have been in Devon with family, and there have been a lot of opportunities for knitting. I’m just writing this blog post and then I’m … Continue reading

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It’s about the journey, not the destination…

It has been a tricky few weeks and I’ve been reminded by my lovely family and friends to concentrate on the journey rather than the destination. I thought I would take a moment to celebrate some great things about my journey … Continue reading

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October 2014 Resolutions

October took me a bit by surprise, apparently – I have only just realised that today is the first! This year is flying by, I’m sure it was May like, last month. Anyhoo, time to set my Resolutions down in … Continue reading

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Episode Four: Mvere

The latest episode of the Plutonium Muffins Podcast includes the #WIPCrackAway knitalong, some big news regarding fleeces, a resolutions update and a lesson on another breed of sheep. Enjoy – and don’t forget to enter the giveaway before the 5th … Continue reading

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