From the knitting nook
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Cast off, cast on
I’m happy to say I’ve had a positive start to 2023 on the knitting front. I cast on a pair of socks with one of my Christmas yarns just before New Year and finished them this week. This was the perfect little palate-cleanser project after the long haul of my pink cardigan and the completion… Continue reading
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What I did over Christmas
I’ve put in some proper knitting time over the Christmas break and finished that pair of socks which I promised I’d get done before the end of the year. I’m pleased. The two yarns I’ve used co-ordinate well and, though there’s an obvious demarkation between leg and foot, it doesn’t look massively out of place.… Continue reading
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Planning my knitting
2022 has been a lacklustre year on the knitting front. Something has been lacking and I’m not sure if it is enthusiasm or inspiration. It certainly isn’t time because I’ve wasted oodles of that over the year. One thing is clear, though: if I want 2023 to be different I’m going to have to come… Continue reading
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Wobbled, but didn’t fall down
The past two weeks have been a bit of a reset time for me, settling into the William Hannah notebook, coming to some unexpected conclusions about my winter wardrobe, and generally getting into the swing of the new season. The weather is edging noticeably towards the colder months and my hand-knits are starting to put… Continue reading
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Leaps and bounds
My knitting is finally coming along in leaps and bounds which is a good thing because I need this pink cardigan in my wardrobe as soon as possible. My November horoscope says my wardrobe needs an overhaul which I would have to agree with, and not least in the knitwear department. I’m allowing myself a… Continue reading
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East, west…
I’m back at home after a nice, busy little break in London. It’s good to go off and explore something different, but I still adhere to the old saying “East, west, home’s best”. Today I’m going to write about the first adventure I had planned for my holiday – my trip to the Knitting and… Continue reading
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