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Log Cabin Mitts
Sometimes you see a project on Ravelry and decide to try it out, there and then! The Log Cabin Mitts pattern by Karen Templer of the Fringe Association was one such project. I had two part-skeins of Drops Nepal in my stash, … Continue reading
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Tagged accessories, Alpaca, Free pattern, knitting, Mitts, stash, Wool, worsted, yarn
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Darn it!
During the cold winter months I have been wearing my cosy alpaca house socks more than usual, and they are getting rather threadbare … The heels have completely worn through, and the soles are thin, but I couldn’t bear to throw … Continue reading
Snowflakes mitts ready for the snow!
My Selbu mittens with the snowflake pattern have been successfully road-tested this week – I finished them a matter of hours before the wintry weather hit! ☃ Having made a major adjustment to the original cuff, my plan had been to turn … Continue reading
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Tagged Alpaca, creative, Drops, finished, Finished object, Wool
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Made it!
With less than a metre of contrast green remaining, I breathed a big sigh of relief as I finished my Selbu mittens this week … A good soak softened the cream Masham wool, which bloomed nicely and evened out the stranded knitting. … Continue reading
Spontaneous Snowflake Cast-on
It must have been the sudden drop in the outdoor temperature that made me want to cast on a pair of warm mitts this week – it’s not as if I haven’t got several WIPs on the go already 😉 … Continue reading
Grateful to be considered Knitworthy
As a Knitter, I love to see what other crafters are making and I admire the effort and skill that goes into every creation, whether it is yarn-based or not. Pottery, painting, glasswork, metalwork, card-making – I love to see … Continue reading
To the Power of 3
On the look-out for a new hat pattern? Look no further! Based on my latest finished objects – 3 in a row – I can thoroughly recommend Woolly Wormhead’s appropriately-named Skelter, which includes instructions for a range of sizes. The design includes … Continue reading
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Tagged Alpaca, Drops, Finished object, FO, Hat, knitting, Pattern, Wool, Woolly Wormhead
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Cold Feet?
What do you think of these knitted slippers? 3 super-soft pairs for 3 super-special people! Knitted in Drops Nepal (65% wool, 35% alpaca) following the Drops Chilli pattern (free download), I added hearts in Rico Sock Stop to create a non-slip base. … Continue reading
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Tagged accessories, Alpaca, cable, Drops, Knitted, knitting, Nepal, Rico Sock Stop, slipper, Slippers
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Impromptu hats
Following my recent visit to Sarehole Mill, I was inspired to make a hat … or 2! First onto the needles was this child’s beanie with a big pompom … It is made with Drops Nepal, a wool-alpaca mix, which … Continue reading
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Tagged Alpaca, Colour, fairisle, finished, FO, Hat, knitting, Pattern
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Finished! Alpaca mitts
How are things with you? I hope you’ve been able to fit in a bit of crafting this week 🙂 A few weeks ago I shared a sneaky purchase with you … this alpaca yarn produced a couple of miles from me, … Continue reading
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Tagged Alpaca, buttons, cable, finished, Finished object, knitting, local, Mitts, Wool
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