Knitting
How to make a Dressed Tension Swatch
If you’re knitting something small or flat then a regular tension swatch is perfectly fine. But if you’re a big garment knitter then you’ll need a dressed tension swatch.
Knitting
The Texel Project: Getting Gauge
Following on from my previous post – The Texel Project – I had a few concerns about the weight of the yarn. It is listed as a chunky weight on the World of Wool website. But it is also a 3ply yarn and in my experience 2 or 3ply chunky Read more
Knitting
The Texel Project: Introduction
I’ve set myself a little project: The Texel Project. Today I want to show you these two gorgeous skeins of yarn. This is a chunky weight 3ply. Though I’m thinking it might work up closer to a worsted or aran at first glances. But anyway, I wanted to show it Read more
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How to Seam the Ancestral Fingerless Mittens
Free tutorial teaching you exactly how I seam the Ancestral Fingerless Mittens pattern.
Charity
Ancestral Mittens “Handcrafted Just For You” Gift Wraps
Free portrait A4 sized printable with”Handcrafted Just For You” gift wraps to add to your knitting and crochet gifts.
Knitting
Ancestral Fingerless Mittens Knitting Pattern
I am pleased to announce that the Ancestral Fingerless Mittens pattern has now been released and is available from the Ravelry shop. These snug-fitting fingerless mittens have been my go-to comfort pattern for many, many years now. When I don’t know what to make, I make this. It has comforted me through family Read more
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Test Knit – Ancestral Mittens
I am pleased to announce that the test knit request for my next pattern release – my Ancestral Mittens – has now been sent out. These fingerless mittens have been my go-to comfort pattern for many, many years now. When I don’t know what to make, I make these. It Read more
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The Best Knitting View
The best knitting view is subjective to each and every knitter. For some it might be in front of a warm fire with hot chocolate (the kind with mini marshmallows) on a cool winters night. Or perhaps on a beach with an ice cold drink and the sound of waves Read more
Knitting
Knitting with a Newborn
Knitting with a newborn isn’t an easy feat. Even if they didn’t have a lot of needs which take up a lot of time, they are just darn so cute that you would spend all that time just watching them be cute. For those who aren’t aware, my husband and Read more
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Released – Sweetpea Cardigan Lite
I am pleased to announce that the Sweetpea Cardigan Lite has now been released and is available from my Ravelry shop. The Sweetpea Cardigan is named after my father’s nickname for me when I was little. Starting with the collar at the top, increases are added to make the shoulders and short sleeves. Read more