From the knitting nook
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On the mini scarf bandwagon
Seems like the whole (knitting) world has been enamoured of the mini scarf in the past couple of years. I have been running with the resistance on this one because I hate being part of the crowd. However, I visited a new local yarn shop – Yarn in a Teacup – during May and, for… Continue reading
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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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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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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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Let the knitting commence
It’s taken a while to line up the knitting projects that I want to make this year. I thought I’d firmed up my thoughts a couple of times, even started some projects, but quickly realised they weren’t quite where my heart is going right now. All good ideas, all still in the pot for future… Continue reading
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First finished object of 2026
All the effort on my lace cardigan project paid off and I was, indeed, able to wear the new garment on my final day at work. Whilst I’m very pleased with the outcome, making this has sated the decades-long yearning I had to knit this design. I prefer the lace cardigans I have made in… Continue reading
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