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Knitting patterns incoming
I recently had a chance to catch up with a family member I don’t see frequently. Our mums were cousins and grew up close to each other, but my mum became an Army wife so there was a lot of travel before finally settling a fair distance from her family home. For ease of use,… Continue reading
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Stately pen trays
Retirement has brought with it many visits to stately homes and as I look around I have fun spotting desks and writing accessories. We recently visited Belvoir Castle in Leicestershire and I was pleased to see these pen trays – I would almost call them pen valets – in some of the rooms. Pen trays… Continue reading
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Finished object: Stripe socks
The stripe socks are finished and, if pressed to pass judgement, I would say “Despite everything, I like them.” Pressed further, I would add “I’m not really drawn to this type of striping.” However, this is something we will come back to in a while. First, let’s talk about the good stuff, because there’s plenty… Continue reading
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The Diary: mid-April 2026
I think it would be nice to catch up on some of the small things I’ve been doing this month. After a busy March, April so far has been relatively relaxed with plenty of time at home mixed with some shorter trips. Last month’s focus on travel was a perfect distraction from my plans to… Continue reading
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A sock update
I’ve been making slow progress on my stripey socks, partly because the self-striping yarn is annoying me just enough to impede matters. I mentioned previously that I’m not entirely happy with the leg-length swathe of lime and brown stripes on the first sock. Now, though, I’ve found that there is no corresponding repeat so the… Continue reading
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No trip to the ink well this month
I wish I was writing about a fresh batch of pen and ink combinations to suit the lovely spring days, yet somehow I’ve started the month with a surfeit of pens already inked. Although I’m ready for a change of direction I want to keep on using what I’ve got to hand and so April… Continue reading
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