Although a whole week off work to knit and bake and generally stuff around sounds very relaxing, it really is a hazardous way to spend time. Over the past four days I have been finishing some UFOs and working on a new fair isle hat design for the fella. Here is the…
Archives for May 2011
A week of peace
I’ve taken a week off work to, well, basically not be at work. I don’t have any major plans for the week apart from some knitting and sewing. I just needed a week to unwind before I have to launch myself into all the joy that comes with working in a finance company at…
Quince Jelly
Quinces are my favourite fruit. They grow on an elegant, sculptural tree, they look beautiful in a fruit bowl and fill the kitchen with their delicate scent – like roses and apples and powder and grass. Apart from being beautiful to have around, they also make the most amazing jam. More accurately, it’s a…
Basic Knitted Flower
Somtimes the simplest trims are the best. When I made a Camomile Lawn Tea Cosy for my friend and colleague Lorraine, I decided to go for a simpler flower than the camomile flowers on the original. They looked great (apologies for the poor quality photos) and were a nice way to vary the pattern…