For the last two weeks I spent every second of my public transport knitting time working on the GBMJ (giant, brown, man jumper). I was not be tempted by fair isle, lace or fancy double-decreases. I was faithful to the endless rows of knit and purl. Before you send letters to the…
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The Giant Brown Man Jumper Saga – update
I finally finished the back of Geoff’s Giant Brown Man Jumper (GBMJ). I am so relieved to have the biggest part done! Most people dread sewing up a jumper – I dread knitting the back. Not that the front will be much better – it’s basically the same as the back except…
Knit Your Native Animals
I love going to op-shops and buying a stack of old knitting patterns. My most recent purchase included patterns from the 1960’s to the 1980’s and while some of the designs are hilarious to me in 2011, some are really stylish. The patterns which currently interest me most are Australiana – featuring…