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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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30 days, 4 pens, 1 ink – the wrap
Here we are at the end of April and it’s time to conclude my 30 days, 4 pens, 1 ink challenge. I think I’ve surprised myself by sticking with it because I was a little rocky midway through the month. Once I abandoned the wet, medium-nibbed Waterman Exception, I came to enjoy the Scribo Notturno 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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Beverley
The Cross Beverely is a pen which hasn’t been on my radar at all. I’m not a fan of models where the cap interrupts the streamlined design of the pen and that flared cap wanders dangerously close to the point of overbalancing the design. It’s also a little too bling-y to suit my vibe. I 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
Pam Alison Knits 