Pyjamarama part ii

Worn, wee’d on, washed and worn again………………and so it goes. Apparently the ones on the t-shirt are kissing. Long sleeved T – H&M Pants by me with bias trim cuffs Continue Reading

This week we are........

.. finishing these socks making time to sew pj pants, a denim skirt for Coco & her Clothkits dolly (secret christmas present) baking the christmas cake going to our new music … Continue Reading

It's a mystery

Well, that’s what my lovely husband has been saying every time he’s seen me knitting these socks. Through the Loops Mystery Sock-Along Kristin Kapur for Socktoberfest The Yarn Yard … Continue Reading

Mini mittens

Garnstudio mittens b14-15 25g Spinning Gallery DK, Cockermouth, Cumbria Sea & Sand colourway 4mm dpns So quick and cute, but keep your wits about you because you need to … Continue Reading

Pyjamarama

I made myself time to sew this week, being wholly inspired by the craft retreaters in Melbourne. They know who they are! I have had the pattern for 20 months and the fabric for 16 … Continue Reading

This week we are.......

enjoying birthday gifts and spoils from Ally Pally riding our new bike to the park baking fork biscuits, swiss roll and parkin from here and waiting for the next installment of the … Continue Reading

Visiting

Ally Pally is only days away……..and I’m planning on heading to Handmade at the Chelsea town hall in November. Any other Londoners been before? The exhibitor list looks fabulous. Continue Reading

Swallows tails

Swallowtail Shawl Evelyn Clark The Knittery 2 ply merino – Smoke 3.25mm Addis This took far too long to make, which is indicative of our busy life. It’s been a busy year for us … Continue Reading

Inspiring

Was watching a Culture Show special the other night on China and saw fashion designer Han Feng for the first time. Her designs are amazing and you can watch the programme here. Get … Continue Reading

Short but snug

Zigzag Cowl by Mandy Powers 4.5mm circs Rowan DK Soft and Rowanspun 4ply A pretty, quick and snuggly gift for a dear friend back home. I only got to do two pattern repeats rather … Continue Reading