My were pretty good but with my latest pair I have well and truly nailed the perfect sock, and proved that simple is best. No more baggy-toe, foot-wriggling-into-too-tight-sock, heel-slipping-down – just comfy socks. Here is the updated… Read more
A while ago, Jessica, one of my partners in craft, mentioned that she wanted some drapey, lace-weight yarn in a bright, light green for a summer shawl. I happened to have a bargain cone of… Read more
I have just spotted these gorgeous knitted cloud cushions from Donna Wilson, what a fab idea! Donna Wilson’s website is a world of knitterly inspiration, from quirky creatures to perfect pouffes. Read more
My spinning wheel has been staring at me from the corner of the room, guilt-tripping me for months. There’s no particular reason why I haven’t been spinning, other pastimes felt more appealing. As time passed,… Read more
I’m half way through making the first of many skirts from my own custom block. After drafting a block from my measurements, fitting and adjusting a toile, and copying the adjustments back onto paper, I… Read more
My quest for the perfect-fitting sock pattern may have come to an end, quite by accident. After previously following , I had a go at Knitmore Girls Vanilla Sock by Jasmin Canty. What’s good about this pattern:… Read more
If 2010’s stash down attempt was evaluated in a school report, it would read ‘must try harder’. I do try, honestly. I created another pretty heat-map of my stash yarn (if you’re using an RSS… Read more
It’s been a long time since I did any ‘proper’ patchwork, by that I mean hand sewn. It was a hobby of mine when I was younger; my mum had an amazing collection of small… Read more
My sock yarn blanket is finished! In the end it took more than the 250 g Colinette Jitterbug creative pack, I used up some other sock leftovers and Mooncalf kindly supplied me with an extra… Read more
It’s just over a week since I got back from Norway but it seems like a lifetime ago (funny how holidays work like that). I did a little bit of knitting-related research while I was… Read more
Hello from Norway! Actually I’m back now, I had an amazing time in and around Stavanger. Here are a few images from my trip. Read more
As well as socks, I’ll be taking other hand-knits to keep me cosy in Norway. My grey Cash Iroha sweater was knitted for this purpose – double-stranded in the body with double-thickness collar and cuffs.… Read more