Why did I do it? Why did I leap at the chance to display my textile wares on a Xmas Fair table at my local Women's Institute meeting? The answer is easy: the table was FREE. Of course I completely … [Read more...]
Taking Stock
Autumn Equinox: three quarters of the way through the year and six months into “Lockdown”. Time to take stock. So much has changed: my freedom to come and go as I please has been curtailed by concerns … [Read more...]
Knitting and Stitching Show Part One
Not a knitting fan? Not a stitcher? It does not matter, the annual autumn Knitting and Stitching Show at Alexandra Palace is well worth a visit just to marvel at the talents of today’s textile … [Read more...]
Pattern for Fish and Chip Baby Jumper and Hat
This is my modified pattern: Jumper Pattern (Knitted all in one) Using double knitting wool and No.4mm needles Cast on 44 stitches Work 18 rows in [K2, P2 rib] Work 30 rows … [Read more...]
Jumpers for “Fish and Chip” babies
At the last local WI meeting we were asked to knit jumpers for "fish and chip" babies in Malawi. Apparently some of the new mothers are so poor that their babies are wrapped in newspaper. I was a bit … [Read more...]