Memories from the past

March 11, 2016March 11, 2016 Mindie2 Comments

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 see… Continue reading Memories from the past

Legato

November 20, 2015November 21, 2015 MindieLeave a comment

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't… Continue reading Legato

Cooking · FO's · Knitting · Patterns

Autumn – Delicious Autumn

November 13, 2015 MindieLeave a comment

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 light… Continue reading Autumn – Delicious Autumn

Cooking · FO's · Knitting · Own designs · Patterns

Menet v2

November 8, 2013November 8, 2013 Mindie1 Comment

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 for… Continue reading Menet v2

Book reviews · Patterns

Book review – Knitting Architecture

November 1, 2013November 1, 2013 MindieLeave a comment

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. I… Continue reading Book review – Knitting Architecture

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Hathor Pattern

September 25, 2013September 25, 2013 MindieLeave a comment

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