The idea of sharing my weekly stitches with you was to keep me organised and on track. I have so many ideas buzzing in my head that I end up with more WIPs than I care to admit. As I type this, I’m surrounded by half-finished projects – and even

OK, what project was I on? This is what happens when I pick up another project and put the one I was doing into a bag – it gets tidied away, neatly out of sight, and then another gorgeous yarn catches my eye. Before I know it, I’m casting on

This week was all about Yarndale, which meant my usual knitting projects were put to one side. Instead, I had a little panic moment when I realised I hadn’t actually finished my yarn bomb bollard cover for the North Yorkshire Yarn Trail and Yarndale entrance. I began this project back

As I mentioned in my first post, this weekly series is about how knitting (or crochet) fits into the rhythm of everyday life, even when things are busy. Just a few minutes can calm the mind and bring everything back into balance. Week 2: A week of collars, seams and

What this is about As I mentioned when I introduced this idea in my previous blog post, I knit or crochet almost every day. Not all day (independent shop life means plenty of admin too!) but I always try to fit in a few stitches, even when it’s busy. Knitting

One of the things I’m lucky enough to do is chat to knitters and crocheters almost every day. I love sharing the joy and I love chatting about knitting and crocheting. It’s my passion. Sometimes admin life gets in the way, but really, knitting is at the heart of everything