easily distracted by shiny things…
Posted in knitting on Feb 9th, 2009
I finished the Colourscape jumper yesterday, deciding that a big polo neck was just the thing to use up every last inch of this lovely wool.
I’ve written up the pattern, which is now available for free in the shop!
I’ve only written the pattern out in the one size for now - it fits up to [...]
Posted in knitting on Jan 31st, 2009
I sewed up the Colourscape jumper and wore it to Progress Theatre on Thursday, but I’m not entirely sure that it’s actually finished.
I have about three quarters of a ball of wool left over, which is tempting me to make a big cowl or polo neck in the same 2×2 rib as the hems and [...]
Posted in knitting on Jan 4th, 2009
Nicola came to visit yesterday, to try on the mock-up for her wedding dress. Thankfully it all went very smoothly, and tomorrow I can start cutting silk! She also came bearing Christmas gifts, which turned out to be a bag full of Rowan Colourscape Chunky. The colourways are designed by Kaffe Fassett, and mine is [...]
Posted in knitting on Sep 16th, 2008
Today I had a Day Off. I didn’t sew anything for anyone, I stayed in bed and read a good book, and I sat on the sofa and began to knit a new cardigan.
Oh, and my credit card may have accidentally fallen down in the general direction of some new wool.
My copy of Rowan magazine [...]
Posted in Uncategorized, knitting on Aug 9th, 2008
Ever wondered what an entire kilo of Colinette Point 5 looks like?
Well, now you know!
It used to be the most enormous jumper, one that I knitted for Paul a few years ago. It’s hardly been worn, so I decided it was time to reclaim the wool and turn it into something else. I’ve promised to [...]