Reading Time: 2 minutesKnitting tree ornaments was my ‘unwind’ before Christmas. I was reading The Knitter magazine on a train homewards after three days away for work. There were only a few days left to go before the maelstrom of Christmas Day and the ‘To Do’ list was rattling around my head. I knew the remedy should be […]
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Wovember: Remember Remember the 5th of Wovember
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe 5th of November….. that’s when I should have started Wovember. If you haven’t been Wovemberised, it is a month to wear as much pure wool as possible to show your appreciation of the wonderful stuff; to come out in support of the sheep farmers who care for the woolly creatures that produce the wonderful […]
Remnants and scraps: When Are They Too Small to Use?
Reading Time: 5 minutesReuse of materials is a constant theme for me, and at the moment, curtain fabric remnants and scraps are my preoccupation. I’ve been busy with the sewing machine lately making curtains for a bay window at the front of the house, in time for the onset of winter. Having so many scraps of curtain and […]
Ashford Traveller Spinning Wheel: Big ‘0’ Birthday Present
Reading Time: 3 minutesI am now the happy owner of an Ashford Traveller spinning wheel. Recently, on the run up to a big ‘0’ birthday, My husband, Andy, asked me ‘Could you think of something that you would like my family to buy for your birthday – they’d like club together to buy you something’. I replied ‘I […]
How to Straighten Unravelled Wool: Frugal Ways With Old Knitwear
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe question of how to straighten unravelled wool is something I’ve re-visited recently. I have several balls of unravelled wool which I’ve decided to use in a crochet afghan I’ve had on the go for a while now. These are years old, are pure wool, and were my grandmother’s (my Nan’s). I’ve had this yarn […]
Unplanned Afghan Blanket- Don’t Plan, Just Jump Right In
Reading Time: 2 minutesHave you ever marvelled at beautiful afghan blankets made from crochet granny squares, or patchwork quilts made from a myriad of scrap pieces of fabric? A truly kaleidoscope effect can be made with some careful arrangement and planning of colours and shapes. Log cabin squares, with light strips of fabric on one side of the […]
