Cast On Cast Off

I love this pencil. It’s Australian wattle and has a slight bend in it, which proved to be a perfect cable needle for the chunky Colinette shimmer 5 I’m knitting up on 12mm … Continue Reading

I haven’t been to the London Art & Design Show but will go this year. Entry is £4.50. The glass platters you can see on the flyer are made by Aline Johnson. She’s a fantastic … Continue Reading

Am back from a slight knitting hiatus due to a housefull of lovely friends from Melbourne. We had to toddler proof the house and soon realised how dangerous some things are. … Continue Reading

Whilst I will knit in the car, on a campsite and in hospital, I’m not really one for group knitting or knitting on the tube and I’ve never been to a workshop or had any formal … Continue Reading

Well, I was a having a good tidy up this afternoon, was vaguely looking for a couple of books too and decided to go right through a few shelves and sort stuff out……which then led … Continue Reading

**Thirties Baby quilt ** Cream prints (4.5″ sq) & thirties print offcuts (2 x 4.5″) Unbordered – 28″ sq I had the strips made up for this a few months ago and got distracted … Continue Reading

Lucky me! My friends from Oz brought us over some treats but I need to make them last until we get there in January. Continue Reading

I got a bit excited about this sock today and thought it would be ok but it doesn’t fit. Have been very late in starting my socks for Socktoberfest! Will swear some more then rip … Continue Reading

This was a very quick and easy project, one which I would recommend. The twisted loops are easy once you get the hang of them and if I make this again, I’d make the loop slightly … Continue Reading

The show was inspiring as usual and the Cast Off crew were there knitting away. I just loved this dress knitted on broomsticks, I guess from fabric strips. The broomstick knitting … Continue Reading