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Cards Galore!

I’m quiet at the moment because I’m working hard on some cards and papercraft stuff – which takes over the entire house! I will be updating my Etsy shop next week, once I have been to a craft fair on … 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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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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Harry Potter Sock Saturday

If you don’t know yet, I’m one of the biggest Harry Potter nerds to walk the streets of North London circa 2007. I’ve been doing some pattern searching on Ravelry, as I’m supposed to be knitting 12 pairs of socks … 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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My Favourite Things Knitalong – the start of a project

I cast on “My Favourite Things” by Jill McGee on the last day of August, and I am really enjoying this project! It’s slow going and quite heavy – and I’m using magic loop on needles with a cable that … Continue reading

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What are they wearing? – Men’s Knits

If you’re anything like me – and I’m sure a lot of you are – you notice what other people are wearing; this week, my attention has been drawn by men’s knits. I suddenly realise I am staring at something … Continue reading

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FO Friday – Machine Hat

You all know I have turned traitor and bought a knitting machine….well, here is my first machine hat! When I say ‘turned traitor’ I know there are some friends who read the blog who may not know what that means. … Continue reading

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Happy July! Resolutions and recap.

Once again, it is the start of a new month, so the start of new resolutions. As I only had one resolution in June, I didn’t do a recap in the middle of it. This is partly because I totally … Continue reading

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Download the Garter Stitch Head-Band pattern!

This year has been the year of learning to design knitting patterns. My first one was rather more complex than this one, which is really just a formula intended for people who want to learn to knit, but don’t want … Continue reading

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