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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
Yarn or tea? How about both?
Coals to Newcastle? Or better still, knitting to a Welsh yarn shop 🙂 And even better still, this particular yarn shop has a lovely cafe at one end, serving teas, coffees, lunches and cake … This photo shows part of … Continue reading
Vintage social networking
Remember when social networking was about meeting up with friends – in person? Crafters are reclaiming the original concept. Getting together for coffee, cake and chat, accompanied by knitting or crochet, seems to be an increasingly popular way to escape … Continue reading
Floor tiles and more tea
Today’s unexpected knitting inspiration came from my holiday photos. These stunning floor tiles are in St David’s Cathedral, in Wales. Colour, pattern, precision, balance, craftsmanship … And the Refectory is impressive too 🙂 What has inspired you this week? I’d love … Continue reading
The very best tea break
An early morning holiday walk, a flask of tea, some crochet and an empty beach. The very best kind of tea break, don’t you think? 🙂
Pull up a chair
This week’s tea break took place at Clementines, a welcoming coffee shop in the traditional Georgian riverside town of Bewdley, Worcestershire. We popped in for lunch (goat’s cheese and beetroot salad) and found such a comfortable corner that we stayed on … Continue reading
Have yarn … will travel
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
Another tea break!
Who needs an excuse to stop for a tea break on holiday? Not me! This place was a real find. I wish I lived nearer to it, as I know I would be a regular visitor. As well as being … Continue reading
World-wide Knit In Public Day – better late than never
Yesterday was officially World Wide Knit In Public Day … and as I didn’t go anywhere yesterday, I did my knitting in public today instead! Coughton Court is a Grade 1 listed building near Alcester, Warwickshire, and has been home to … Continue reading
