Category Archives: Knitting

A few book reviews!

At the end of last year, I was asked if I would review a few books published by New Holland Publishers, and, being a complete bookaholic, of course I agreed!  So here is the first one… This is called The … Continue reading

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A little pair of felted slippers

How do you get from this: to this: with the least effort possible? I took it into my head the other day to use up some of the vast supplies of yarn I’ve accumulated so I decided to make a … Continue reading

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Book review – Knitting Art

This book was sent to me to review on my blog. Knitting Art: 180 innovative works from 18 contemporary artists I love the gorgeous photography and the colourful knitted pieces. This is not a ‘how to’ book, it is an … Continue reading

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Hundertwasser socks and a bit more gocco printing

I haven’t had much knitting on the pages of this blog for a while.  It seems to be the winter when I do most of it, because of the long dark evenings when the light isn’t good enough for getting … Continue reading

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Swatch for SSS shawl

Here is the swatch for the Knitalong shawl which I am participating in: It is rather larger than it should be but I’ve got plenty of yarn and I’m happy with the looseness so I think I’ll stick with the … Continue reading

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Cobweb ring shawl

I did it – I blocked it!   Problem is, when I had blocked it, I saw all the mistakes I had made…. and also there was a hole in it, whether made by moths or rough treatment I’m not sure.  … Continue reading

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