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The joy of stitches
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
Why Natural Fibres?
Why We Only Stock Natural Fibres at Purl &JaneAnd why I love them more with every stitch. When I opened the Purl &Jane Studio in Skipton back in 2010, I was certain of one thing – I only wanted to stock natural fibres. Fifteen years later and that has never
The Chelsea Mittens
These mittens have been bouncing around in my head for such a long time. And then they spent just as long on my needles, while I experimented with different 4 ply yarns before finally deciding they were ready to be shared with you all. I am currently obsessed with 4
What makes a Purl &Jane workshop different
When I first picked up a hook to make a Granny Square, I had no idea how much joy that little square would bring – not just to me, but to so many crocheters who come through my Skipton studio doors. There’s something magical about the Granny Square. It’s simple.
Week 6 (and a half) The end of one journey… the start of another
And just like that, the Max Waistcoat is finished! The knitting is done, the pieces are joined, and the pattern is written (well… almost!). But before I talk about what’s next, I want to look back at what this past week — or week and a half — has been
Week 5 – Magical moments and making progress
This week I’m officially back on the Max Waistcoat – and it feels so good to be making progress again. I’ve started on the right front, which means I’m very nearly there! The excitement is building, and it’s been lovely to reconnect with this project after the gentle detour of
Week 4 – A Finished Pattern and a Fresh Start
This week, something exciting happened: I finished writing up the sock pattern! If you’ve been following along, you’ll know that these socks weren’t exactly planned…they crept in while I was working on the Max Waistcoat. But I followed the pull of that small, soothing knit… and now it’s not just
Week 3 – Socks, Slowing Down and a Little Crochet Too
So… this week didn’t exactly go to plan. In fact, I didn’t touch the Max Waistcoat at all until the very end of the week! I spent the days between Sunday and Friday finishing the second sock I cast on last week – and while I didn’t take a photo
Week 2 – The Journey of a New Design
If week one was about getting started, week two was definitely about… slowing down a little. Sometimes a different project calls you in. After a busy week, I found myself drawn to the gentle rhythm of sock knitting – a small, soothing project to calm the mind and steady the