Here in the UK we’re having an early October heatwave with temperatures up around 90°C. And I’ve just finished this hat ready for winter! The pattern is a repeating group of 5 plain stitches and a simple 8 stitch cable separated by pairs of purl stitches. My next project will be the gloves to go […]
Patchwork Waistcoat Update
Finished the right front last night.
Patchwork Knitting
Inspired by the Patchwork Knitting workshop last weekend I’ve now embarked on a new project. This is going to be a waistcoat with pointed fronts using the chevron technique we learned at the weekend.
Patchwork Knitting Day
Spent yesterday at a Patchwork Knitting Day in Marlow Bottom organised by Jill Brownjohn of Crafty Events and led by Heather Murray (www.heatherknits.com) and Rosie Sykes. Great fun and learned lots. I have done patchwork knitting before but having not done any for several years I’d forgotten the nuances!
Knitting Site Relaunch
Welcome to the new look Knitting Site! I’m really excited about the new direction for the site and I’m planning on being much more involved on a day to day basis. John (my husband and technical whizz) and I have spent the last few weeks moving the whole site onto a new platform. This gives […]