I’m a big fan of unisex patterns and an even bigger fan of reversible stitches. As a result I’m pretty damn happy with this one – the Flip Reversible Beanie. I actually worked out the stitch pattern for a scarf. I wanted something a little bit lacy without looking like lace that…
Other People’s Patterns
I’ve been knitting samples for my favourite yarn shop. I feel all grown up in a knitterly way – I’m a professional knitter now. Well, sort of. I’ve made a scarf and am about to complete a beret. I don’t think I’ll be giving up my day job for quite a long…
Because Cats are Hilarious.
This is Emo – she is a stray we are trying to tame. She has nothing to do with and no respect for knitting.
Pattern – Camomile Lawn Tea Cosy
Update 20.3.2011 – this pattern is now available as a Ravelry free download: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/camomile-lawn-tea-cosy Time for another pattern. This one is a tea cosy called Camomile Lawn. (I really do need to learn how to take a non-fuzzy picture), This cosy is knitted in two pieces and then sewn up. The flowers…
Pattern – Melton Scarf
Finally I get around to putting a pattern on my blog. I feel a bit stingy because it’s only a knit and purl scarf but even knit and purl scarves need love – so here is the Melton Scarf. This was made for a colleague whose nickname is Melton. Without wanting to…
Bad Stash
Over the past few weeks I’ve been going through all of my stuff and getting rid of things I don’t truly need. I’ve given away about 4 out of every 5 items of clothing and now there are no clothes in suitcases under my bed. Everything fits in the wardrobe – summer…