The 1986
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The 1986 wrap party
The 1986 is done, hurrah, so it’s the ideal time to have a chat about how it all went and perhaps touch on some technical details. The headline, though, is that I love it! The finished garment is loose and hits below my hip. To begin with, I thought that might be a little longer Continue reading
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A nook to knit in
I am feeling quite proud of myself. Throughout 2024 my knitting didn’t go quite as I wanted it to. I don’t think it would be fair to say it felt like a chore, but I got myself into a place where I would prefer not to pick it up, which is silly as I enjoyed Continue reading
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2025 or 1986?
It’s 2025 and I’m celebrating by working on The 1986. New year, new knitting project, if we ignore the fact that I actually made a start on Christmas Day. So, some details. The 1986 is a sleeveless slipover using 4-ply wool so it counts as a light-weight, fine knit project. The pattern I’m following is Continue reading
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Here it comes
Is that a knock on the door? Yes it is, and 2025 is standing on the doorstep, waiting to be invited in to play. For some knitters, this will be a year to work through their stash and arrive in 2026 leaner, meaner, more intentional. For my own knitting, I’ve designated this as the year Continue reading
