From the knitting nook
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If all my handknits disappeared
I have seen this hypothetical proposition discussed in fountain pen forums: if all your fountain pens disappeared, which five would you definitely replace? So, let’s just cross-polinate and ask, if all my handknits disappeared, which five would I re-make? The first two are no-brainers: the cable-front cardigan and the diagonal rib sweater/cardigan. I know these… Continue reading
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Tea Rose
The new cardi is progressing. I’ve completed one and a half sleeves and should be ready to make a start on the body pieces in a week or so. Digging through the less-accessed parts of my wardrobe, I found my tea rose skirt which is the one item I know will go well with this… Continue reading
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The right wool
What a difference it makes finally having a wool that I really want to knit with. Whilst I liked the softness of the yarns I used for my lilac cardigan, the garment ended up being far from my original concept and I didn’t actually like how it looked when I wore it. This left me… Continue reading
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I should be…
I should be enjoying this ink more than I am. There, I’ve admitted it and now I can relax. Don’t get me wrong, it’s a lovely shade and I’d be inclined to suggest that people who hanker after the discontinued Lamy special edition Dark Lilac should really check out Scribo Notturno Viola. Also, anyone who… Continue reading
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Printing error
On my recent yarn shopping expedition, I found this pattern book by my favourite designer, Martin Storey. I’ve got a great plan for my final two garments for the year using this book, but first I’m going to have to return it to the shop in the hope I can get a better copy. Because,… Continue reading
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The once and future cardi
This is an old photo of my much-loved Turin cardigan knit from a pattern by Martin Storey. If I am going for a King Arthur analogy with this post, then Martin Storey would be Merlin; quite fitting as I’ve always found his designs quite magical. I need to be wearing this cardigan as we head… Continue reading
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