I love the idea of a knit-along, but I’ve usually got so many knitting projects in progress that committing to knitting with a deadline is just not realistic. But things have changed, and now I’m down to my last UFO – once it’s off the needles I’ll be without an active project!…
Help Name this Pattern – and Get a Free Copy!
I had a huge clean up of all my knitting stuff recently and I unearthed six “half-written” patterns and several WIPs. I have decided that these things needed to be sorted out by the end of the year so I I’ve been quite focused on getting the WIPs completed and the patterns…
Retro Monday – Elegant Menswear
When I buy a vintage knitting pattern for its comedic value alone, its more likely to be a menswear pattern than anything else. It’s also quite likely to be from the 70s or 80s. There are so many second-hand patterns in the op-shops from the decades that taste forgot that it’s easy…
Retro Monday – Crimes Against Yarn
There are three reasons I buy vintage knitting patterns: 1 – I actually want to knit the item at some point. 2 – The pattern is simply lovely to look at. 3 – It’s too funny not to take it home and threaten Geoff with. Today’s Retro Monday features ponchos, sideburns and…
Briar Hill Primary School Spring Fair
Last Saturday I went to the Briar Hill Primary School Spring Fair with my friends Judith and Viv. The fair is a combination children’s activities and performances by the students along with a market. We joined a range of stall holders and set ourselves up to hock our wares. I brought patterns and…
Retro Monday – 80’s Crochet
Just the one picture for today’s Retro Monday. This is from a pattern booklet which contains both knitting and crochet patterns. I’m currently obsessed with crochet, but not with crochet garments. I’ve always thought of crocheted fabric as either unpleasantly bulky or a bit too granny square/hippy-ish. But this Patons pattern might…