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FO Friday – Wonder-Gran Socks & Resolution Yarn

I had a comment from someone the other day, following my WIP Wednesday post about wanting to finish a pair of socks for Wonder-Gran. They thought I was being extremely ambitious to knit a pair of socks in three days. … Continue reading

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WIPW – Socks for Wonder-Gran & more yarn

Following my success with stripy socks for myself (which I have now worn twice!) I decided that Wonder-Gran needed socks. I’m also working on more yarn from the March Resolutions. It’s a really dreary day in Kent; started out very sunny … Continue reading

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Granny Squares Galore are finished!

I am incredibly proud to present “Granny Squares Galore” to you all! This was a project I crocheted out of super-wash merino baby yarn for my colleague, who will be going on maternity leave while I am in South Africa. … Continue reading

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A weekend of Granny Squares

I went home to Devon this weekend and spent the time in a very pleasant manner, working on my projects, drawing, visiting my grandmothers, eating good food and drinking too much good Devon ale. It was lovely being home – … Continue reading

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FO – Cadence Socks for Wonder-Mum

I’m long overdue a blog-post about the Cadence Socks I knitted for Wonder-Mum! The last post about this was on her actual birthday – I promised a big reveal the next day, then life got in the way a bit, … Continue reading

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Meet the Sheep!

I’m on my way back to London at the moment, thinking about the sheep and how much I’m going to miss them. It’s OK though, I’ve taken loads of film of them, and put together a little video for you … Continue reading

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A Point of View — Harry Potter and Knitting

I met my friend Grumpy for tea last night; she is busy revising for exams, and as a result was procrastinating (something that leads to a lot of useful discoveries). She found this article on the BBC website, which initially incensed … Continue reading

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Flower Power for every season!

Living in London, you forget the power of a simple flower growing on the verge, in your lawn, or dotted through woodlands as you go for a summer stroll. I’ve been so overjoyed recently to have the chance to enjoy … Continue reading

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Stashquisition…brought to you by Cascade 220

Forgive me readers, for I have sinned…with a stashquisition of epic proportions. Part of this was necessary, and actually part of my January/February Resolutions…but part of it was just pure frivolity. I’m going to say it’s because my stash is … Continue reading

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A Christmas Wooby for Oliver

I’m going to drip-feed you with my Christmas presents from this year, starting with a wooby that I knitted for Baby Oliver! I’m sure this guy will get a fun and entertaining name from the parents before long, but for … Continue reading

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