Every now and then I come across a knitting pattern model who went on to become a famous singer, actor or model. Rowan knitting magazines from the 90’s feature a very young Kate Moss and in 2004 a 22 year old Eddie Redmayne. I also have a Cleckheaton pattern from the 80’s…
A lesson in tension
It probably looks as though I’ve made nothing but baby cardigans lately and I’m about to show you two more that are just off the needles. The pattern is Honey Bee Jacket by OGE Knitwear Designs. This is from the same designer as the Norwegian Fir Cardigan I made late last year….
Retro Monday – Traditional Knitting with Wool (again)
In today’s Retro Monday I’m revisiting a book I featured in 2012 – Traditional Knitting with Wool. I even did a giveaway of a spare copy I had at the time, so today history is repeating because I’m giving away another copy that I found in a local op-shop a few days…
New year, new yarn
It’s officially the first day of Autumn and I haven’t updated the blog since early November last year. 2019 demanded a huge commitment of time and energy at work. This left me feeling too drained to spend much time thinking about dyeing yarn and blogging. I’m happy to say that I didn’t…
My new favourite pattern
I have a new favourite baby cardigan pattern – the Norwegian Fir Top Down Cardigan. I may never knit another Liesl again – that’s how good it is! I came across this pattern when my friend Jill was doing a bit of stash busting by whipping up some baby clothes. Jill is…
More baby cardigans
Although I haven’t done much blogging over the past four months, I’ve certainly being doing a lot of knitting. Over the next week I’ll show off some of my finished projects, starting with two baby cardigans I made for my boss’ new granddaughter.