Ooooh, she knit something in purple. I’m shocked. Shocked I tell you. (sorry about the relatively poor quality of the photos – I’m knee-deep in curtain poles, screwdrivers and plaster dust!) The colour of the hat is way off – it’s a much deeper purple...

I think I’ve started about 15 posts in the past two weeks but kept getting distracted by knitting and the prospect of my neighbour’s “brown” water emerging three feet from my back door.  It does tend to concentrate the mind somewhat. Throughout all I...

Or: The Lure of the New and Shiny! Or: Work in Progress Thursday! First things first, thank you for the comments and compliments on my two recent finished objects.  Pure coincidence they were completed so close together (I’d been working on those...

Pattern: Traditional Gansey Socks by Wendy Johnson from the book “Socks From The Toe Up” Yarn: Regia Silk 4-ply (wool/silk/nylon).  Approx. 400 yds/360 m used for both socks. Needles and knitting style: One 2.5 mm Addi 100 cm long circular needle for...

I’m channelling my inner Diva for these photos! Pattern: Endless Knitted Cardi Shawl by Jennifer Hansen for Stitch Diva Yarn: Mystical Creation Yarns Cotton Rayon Sport in Copper Desert colour (1400 yds per 1lb). Used all but about 10-15 g, meaning my...