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Category Archives: my design
Tunisian Crochet – my new craft and pattern
One of my promises for 2015 to myself was to try Tunisian crochet. The blending of crochet and knitting has been intriguing me for a while. And the opportunity of buying more kit was just too tempting. And of course … Continue reading
Northern Lights Skinny Scarf – a Pattern
My first pattern for 2015 was inspired by the soon-to-come cruise to Norway that I’m taking with a friend. The colours and swirls of the hope-to-be-seen Northern Lights and a friend who needs a scarf, united in this. I hope … Continue reading
Dog Coat – a Quick Pattern
Last week I asked whether I should knit my spoilt pooch a coat and the response was an overwhelming “Yes”. So I got on with it and for the time being, I left the work-intensive angel wings intarsia for another … Continue reading
Knitting Gloves
My other keen interest at the moment is knitting gloves. My interest was kindled last year when one of the ladies made herself a pair of fingerless gloves after one of my looming tutorials. I made a pair for myself and … Continue reading
Epiphany over Fingerless Gloves
There are items of clothing that I don’t “get”. I’m sure it’s the same for everyone. I know my boys don’t get the purpose of hats or slippers and my husband thinks polo necks were designed to be worn only … Continue reading
Posted in Knitting, knitting looms, my design, Patterns, self-striping yarn, wool, Yarn
Tagged knitting loom, winter knitting
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Pram Blanket for Clever Babies
I’ve seen many blogs recently committing and finishing large projects – complex shawls, large throws, blankets and on and on. I always wanted to make something large. And this is my attempt. Using some lovely summery soft cotton DK in … Continue reading
Posted in baby, colour, Craft, crochet, Granny Squares, Knitting, my design, Patterns, Summer, texture, Yarn
Tagged baby blanket, craft, crochet, knitting, owls, texture. cotton
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The Blog to Start it All (and a pattern)
Hello and Welcome to my first blog. I thought I’d start the way I mean to go on and attach a free pattern and a photo of the finished project. This is a complicated looking textured scarf with a simple … Continue reading