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Lintilla – this week’s Finished Object
Having a number of smaller projects on the go, alongside a couple of bigger projects, seems to be a magic formula. The satisfaction of casting off lifts my spirits and keeps me motivated, giving me renewed determination to keep going … Continue reading
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Tagged Autumn, Colour, finished, Finished object, FO, garter stitch, Holiday, knitting, memories, project, Shawl, stash, thoughts, Wales
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Corrugated Curves
Do you really need three guesses? What do you think this moulded roof remind me of? đ Easily overlooked as grey, boring and utilitarian, this roof covers a relatively modern annexe at Melin Tregwynt, a traditional woollen mill located between Fishguard … Continue reading
Coastal Colours
Don’t you just love it when your knitting matches the colours of the coast? This was my recent holiday knitting, accompanying me out and about on my travels in Wales. It didn’t match every location, but hey, that’s ok đ … Continue reading
St Fagans Stencil
I squeezed a lot into a recent short trip to Cardiff, including a few hours at St Fagans, a living history museum of Welsh life. The museum is set in extensive grounds, taking visitors on a journey from Celtic times to … Continue reading
Knitting notions on display
I seem to spot yarn-related items wherever I go, even in the most unlikely places! I recently visited Narberth Museum, located in the recently renovated Bonded Stores, a hundred year old building that – in its heyday – would have … 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
Felted Fish
Wonderwool Wales was wonderful! In the rural setting of the atmospheric Royal Welsh Showground in Builth Wells, three enormous halls (hangars?) housed an inspiring collection of talented exhibitors from Wales and beyond, covering all aspects of Felting, Knitting, Weaving, Spinning, Crochet and … Continue reading
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Tagged creative, Felt, Felted, felting, Finished object, fish, inspiration, Wales, workshop
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Knit Knot
My unexpected knitting thought of the day occurred when I was putting on my necklace … Although not quite technically accurate, the design always reminds me of a knitted stitch! The pendant unit is 4 cm deep and 1 cm … Continue reading
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