As I mentioned in my last post, I managed to summon up a burst of knitting energy recently and finish off the blanket that I started about three months ago for the impending new arrival (aka sproglet mi). After sewing in all the ends (oh, such a tedious process, I always put it off and … Continue reading A finished baby blanket
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Homemade baby presents; a quandary
Can you give my weary brain a little help this fine spring morning? I'm having a quandary about what to make for the imminent arrival of my future niecephew (tbc) and could use some advice... When my sister had her first baby, last summer, I put together a lovely little box full of homemade goodies: … Continue reading Homemade baby presents; a quandary
The joy of knitting
Now that my exams are over, I am itching to tackle my gigantically long to do list. And the very first thing at the top of the list is to knit a blanket for the impending arrival of sproglet number two… What with one thing and another* I’ve hardly done any knitting for almost a … Continue reading The joy of knitting
Five woolly baked delights
Which came first: the scheduling for the Great British Bake Off final or National Baking Week? (I ask this rhetorically, simply because I am too lazy for the three second Google search that would undoubtedly give me an answer…) Whichever it is, with two such prestigious events in the space of a fortnight, this is … Continue reading Five woolly baked delights
A very important arrival
Last week I became an Aunt for the very first time.* One of my sisters had a baby boy and I can report, completely objectively of course, that he is one of the cutest little babies ever to be born. I’d been knitting a blanket for the new arrival for a ridiculously long time, but … Continue reading A very important arrival
Doggy draught excluders
You know how it’s scorchingly hot at the moment? Well, in a moment of topical genius, I’ve chosen today to talk about cold weather. About draughts, to be specific. Remember them? The whistling cold wind burrowing its way under your doors to negate any good your central heating is doing… Sounds quite pleasant right now, … Continue reading Doggy draught excluders
Falling water scarf
I love it when a knitting pattern has a good name. My (relatively) recently completed Wurm hat carries a great moniker. Even though I had little to say about the project itself (“Knit a hat. Finished it. It is nice.”) I was tempted to write a blog post about it, just so I could call … Continue reading Falling water scarf
Knitting in Vogue
When I moved south of the river last September (I mention this move a lot, don’t I? I clearly haven’t quite come to terms with being a South Londoner yet), I was somewhat disappointed to discover that there was not a single second hand bookshop in walking distance from my house. Yes, I have two … Continue reading Knitting in Vogue
Christmas knitting
The last few weeks in the run up to Christmas were filled with hectic present making. I ask you, what sort of moron decides it’s a good idea to make Christmas presents for every member of their family, when they have a four-month-old baby and a partner who is working late every evening? Oh. This … Continue reading Christmas knitting
Inspiration: 9 great craft kits
Along with my great fabric project dream, I have another business yearning: to open a craft shop on the high street where I live. I’ve recently moved across London and one of the things I miss the most from my old neighbourhood is the fantastic cheap and cheerful craft shop on Stoke Newington High Street, … Continue reading Inspiration: 9 great craft kits
Wolves in London 