Patterns – Knit Purl Makes

Memories from the past

I think most people by now have read Kate Davies’ post ‘Have you knit this pattern?‘ If you haven’t, you should, it is well worth a read, as all Kate’s posts are. Although I haven’t knitted that particular pattern, I did inherit some interesting ones from my Mother and had a little look to seeContinue reading “Memories from the past”

Legato

Smooth and connected without breaks in the tones. We all need something to whip up quickly when we need a gift for someone (especially this time of year), but as a hand knitter I always hesitate when considering my knitting for a gift if I don’t really know how it will be received. It isn’tContinue reading “Legato”

Autumn – Delicious Autumn

My very soul is wedded to it and if I were a bird I would fly around the earth seeking successive autumns. George Elliot. Is autumn not a beautiful season? My favourite time of the year – until spring! Recently though we have slipped from the bright, crisp, colourful days of autumn where the lightContinue reading “Autumn – Delicious Autumn”

Menet v2

Insanity is doing the same thing, over and over again, but expecting different results. As you know I have been knitting two Menet cardigans for gifts whilst re-working the pattern to give an option for long sleeves. Well I finally finished them a couple of days ago, gave them a wash and then waited forContinue reading “Menet v2”

Book review – Knitting Architecture

Rest and be thankful – William Wordsworth Over the last week or so I’ve been struggling with a cold which has now morphed into a slight fever flu type thing. I was told to take it easy for a few days, which I did, sort of. Never could do exactly as I was told. IContinue reading “Book review – Knitting Architecture”

Hathor Pattern

Finally I have finished the Hathor pattern and it is now listed here and on Ravelry for sale. I know it has taken some time for me to put it together but I hope all the wait was worth it. I have added an option for long sleeves which makes Hathor a more versatile pattern. Continue reading “Hathor Pattern”