Tag Archives: garter stitch

Half a shawl = finished project!

Posted on April 26, 2017 by

This project was loitering in the UFO basket pending a decision about its future … Having gone up half a needle size to achieve a squishy texture, my yardage was affected and it gradually dawned on me that I would not have enough of … Continue reading →

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Baby it’s cold outside

Posted on January 18, 2017 by

Yes, it may be cold outside, but it’s a great excuse to wear lots of knitted layers! Hats are a great way to add colour to an outfit and bring cheer to a dull day. They are suitable for all … Continue reading →

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Thought for the day

Posted on June 22, 2016 by

Fluttering by with a thought for the day … Let’s dream! 🙂

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Have yarn … will travel

Posted on June 1, 2016 by

It has been a while since I talked about the journeys undertaken by my knitting … My latest travel project is a ‘zigzag cowl’ in Lang Mille Colori Baby, a 4-ply 100% merino in 2 contrasting colourways which alternate to … Continue reading →

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The Hitchhiker Yarns

Posted on January 6, 2016 by

Last week I shared the Hitchhiker shawlettes with you … For those who want to know the yarn details, I’ll fill you in! This one is in “Opal Gallery”:- This one is in “Opal Paradise”:- and this one is in “Opal … Continue reading →

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Friday Finished Object – the blue hap blanket

Posted on October 23, 2015 by

Thanks to a few days’ holiday with extra knitting time, and helped by the large scale knitting needles, this Hap Blanket project was completed in next-to-no-time! At just over a metre square, this will be a lovely squishy layer for those … Continue reading →

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Friday Finished Object

Posted on August 7, 2015 by

This week’s Friday Finished Object has built-in memories of fresh summer hues to carry me through the cooler autumn and winter days … It’s the Nurmilintu that I mentioned in an earlier post – a free pattern, largely based on garter stitch, with … Continue reading →

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The Wednesday WIP – the chosen skein

Posted on July 15, 2015 by

My mission was to choose a skein from my stash and then decide what to make. Simple, eh? Well, no – it was surprisingly difficult. For me, anyway. It took longer than I imagined to get to the cast on stage, … Continue reading →

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