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
Category: Patterns
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't… Continue 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 light… Continue 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 for… Continue 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. I… Continue 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