When my son returned from his adventure in New Zealand, I received some yarn. ‘ I know you have plenty but you don’t have this.’ Yarn with possum currently being knitted into a shawl set for fall, a hat and possibly hand warmers . It was such a surprise to get yarn however years before … Continue reading Possum
It’s booked, my virtual knitting tour. Find out more about it #alpacamybag. The tutors of Knitstars4 are announced and I have got my ticket to watch the views. Let the anticipation to this yearly adventure begin. @knitstars. I may not be able to go to any fibre events physically but as a @disabledmakers a crucial … Continue reading Knitstars 4
Being home behind closed doors can challenge the mental well-being of the mind. I made a point of using my senses to the max. Smell; candles and bread baking in the oven. Hearing: music, birdsong, sounds of nature. Sight: virtually travelling and looking a various pictures of nature in its glory, having fresh flowers near … Continue reading Using all senses
There it is in its glorious imperfection. I has taken about 12 months to spin enough yarn and create the ‘ uniform’ cardigan by Carrie Hoge @maddermade. The most intriguing thing was to continuously knit the garment out of hand spun. It looks rustic but it will do exactly what it is intended to do. … Continue reading Imperfect
Slowing down is not frustrating but the contrast of my knitting speed today as to how it used to be is rather disappointing. Like Elizabeth Zimmerman I am ‘ unlearning’ many things and in the process gaining. That grey hand spun cardigan still needs a few inches and I have come to the realisation that … Continue reading Slowing down
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