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Been busy with Christmas stuff lately, so not much blogging. Am not 100% happy with the pom poms…….. Silver Lining Hat and Scarf My designs Rowan Polar – discontinued shade 646 8mm … Continue Reading

My lovely, Christmassy sock exchange socks came today from California! They arrived in one piece, which is wonderful as my Vintage Swap package from Joy is still missing in … Continue Reading

Clapotis Knitty.com – Kate Gilbert Noro Silk Garden 217 – 3 balls 5mm circs I have to say I didn’t have a single problem with this. It knitted up quickly and didn’t find it boring … Continue Reading

Apparently knitting is popular with celebrities? Who cares, not me! If you want to read how many balls of wool John Lewis sold last week then click here. I’m making some progress … Continue Reading

Just a quick update because there are lots of bits and pieces happening here. The weather is revoulting, so it’s a good excuse to stay in and knit and sew. I have too many things … Continue Reading

Those lovely people over at Innocent Drinks, who make very yummy drinks are having a winter fundraiser. For every bottle with a hat on it sold in an EAT café or Waitrose between … Continue Reading

This was a commission from a friend – hope she likes it! x AND Mapman has requested one too, so I’ll get around to making one for him for Christmas. Moss Hat My design 1 ball Noro … Continue Reading

This is quite a boring knit but am working on it most evenings watching telly. This shot was taken a few days ago and was about 18″ in diameter but I’m about 20″ now. Working it on … Continue Reading

Chunky Colinette Hat Colinette Shimmer 5 – Cezanne 12mm Addi turbos This took about 2hrs to complete including sewing up, so very quick and easy. Cast on 44 stitches using cable … Continue Reading

My new/vintage wool winder is fab! Although it would make life easier with a swift as well, but I’ll have to do without for the moment. I’ve googled and done some searching but … Continue Reading