This week of stitches
This Monday was supposed to be Blue Monday. According to that great mixing pot of truth and nonsense that is the internet, it was a term invented at the beginning of this century by a holiday company to sell more holidays! Whether it’s real or not, it made me think about how knitting and crochet […]
Weekly Stitches (13)
After designing and knitting the new scarf pattern over the last few weeks, it made me remember some of the scarf patterns I’ve already designed – and that many of you have knitted. It’s amazing how having a scarf, even a small scarf, on your neck can make you feel warm. Just that small amount […]
Weekly Stitches (12)
We had a little break from the Weekly Stitches posts while I shared the 12 Patterns of Christmas – which was so much fun. I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did.So where were we with Weekly Stitches? This really does mirror my knitting life right now… starting one thing, then being gently […]
Weekly Stitches (Week 11)
After finishing the first version of the neckerchief idea last week, I thought I might step back and join the Ravenscar Cardigan pieces. Or pick up another WIP. Or finish something that’s been waiting patiently in a bag. But of course… I cast on something new. Knitting with Cumulus and Cashmere (already in the Skipton […]
Week 10 – Weekly Stitches
After finishing the Ravenscar Cardigan pieces last week, I had a decision to make. Would I finally join it all together? Or pick up another project that’s been waiting patiently in a bag? You can probably guess the answer – I cast on something new! This is what knitting does to us, isn’t it? It […]
Week 9 – Weekly Stitches
I didn’t knit much last week, and I honestly can’t believe it! It must have been one of those busy weeks where other things took over. The darker evenings have definitely thrown me a bit too — I’ve been feeling tired earlier than usual, and the idea of a comfy bed and an early night […]
Week 8 – Weekly Stitches
This week’s knitting has been for a studio sample – the Ravenscar Cardigan. I designed this cardigan as the cardigan version of my Ravenscar Jumper, which itself was inspired by the fisherman’s jumper. So it already had a hard-working history before I even picked up the needles. I wanted a cardigan to wear in autumn […]
Week 7 – Weekly Stitches
OK, let’s get back to the Child’s Jacket! I really do love this little design — so much that I cast on another size before I’d even finished the first one. But now it’s time to get serious: grading the pattern and sending it off to some fresh technical eyes so it’s ready for you […]
Week 6 – Weekly Stitches
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 finished ones waiting for their […]