Tag Archives: Knitting

Modifying Naloa

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

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Podcast Episode 11: Gamha

Episode Eleven of the Plutonium Muffins Podcast: Gamha updates you on all of my projects, my new fibre hobby and Edinburgh Yarn Festival! I am publishing this from the p-Lush British Design and Fibre Festival, so some of the images … Continue reading

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The Spring Knitting and Stitching Show 2015: Part One

I’ve just finished editing my photos, and it’s time to tell you all about the Spring Knitting and Stitching Show which was held at Kensington Olympia from the 8th to the 11th of March 2015! I took over 300 photos, … Continue reading

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Five on Friday – Tonks, finished objects and stash

Time for the next Five on Friday. I’ve sneakily included a finished object here…read to the end to find out what it is! It has been such a busy week. I have pages of lists of blog posts I want … Continue reading

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Five on Friday; yarn, knitting publications and exercise

I’ve spent a few days working 0n email, Excel spreadsheets and (lo and behold!) blog posts. It’s been a successful week – and I’ve also managed to work on my box of odds and ends that need upcycling, so there … Continue reading

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March 2015 Resolutions

How is it the 1st of March already?! I’m sure I say that every month…time sure does seem to be flying these days, and I don’t like it! February was a month of success for me. One of the best … Continue reading

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Folk Arts with Shooting Roots

I have talked about Shooting Roots before, a folk organisation that John and I are involved in, alternately as tutors and participants at various folk events around the UK. If you’re looking for a better description, here is one in the … Continue reading

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Dragon Cowl

I am super thrilled to show off my Dragon Cowl! This is knitted from the Dragon Yarn that I finished in January, which just to remind you all was spun from Manos del Uruguay fibre bought in Hulu Crafts in … Continue reading

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Podcast Episode 8: Udzimuriri

The long awaited eighth episode of the Plutonium Muffins podcast is full of my joy at being back behind the microphone, and includes discussion about Christmas presents, New Year’s Resolutions, a plethora of socks, a giveaway, some cat noises….enjoy! « Previous … Continue reading

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Capucine!

I started Capucine, a delightful bonnet-style hat, just after Hallowe’en when I had decided to knit an obnoxiously orange accessory. I cast on and was steaming away with it, when I headed off home for a weekend. This is a … Continue reading

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