Sunday morning self care. (Sorry, another WIP!!!) This is a very simple ribbed hat I started in the car on our way to the Yorkshire Dales National Park, where we spent our Christmas holidays. I worked on it during the drive up, but it’s been sort of hibernating since. It’s been sitting on my WIPs […]
Sophie Scarf
Car knitting. Ax
Felix Pullover
Not the best photos. In fact, they’re quite awful, it’s late, the lighting is less than ideal, but I really wanted to end January with a finished object. A few days ago, I finally completed my LĂ©ttlopi Anniversary Felix Pullover. That’s a mouthful! I have been living in this since it came off the blocking […]
Sophie Scarf
I needed an easy, portable project to work on in the car the other day: enter brand new cast on of an old favourite! I’ve started a small Sophie Scarf with some lovely Danish yarn I picked up in Iceland on our last trip there. It’s a very soft blend of alpaca, merino, Donegal, and […]
To fade or not to fade?
Trying a little fade on the cuff (from Moor to Chocolate Heather). Can you even see it? Is it worth the fuss? Shall I keep going? Ax
First day of 2025
Happy first day of 2025, folks! 🥳❤️ Despite my attempts, I’ve entered this new year with (a lot) more WIPs than I would have liked! So, welcome to the first #WipWednesday of the year! Skipping from project to project is fun as I’m always working on something different and don’t get bored, but of course, it means […]
Souvenir yarn
Souvenir yarn from Maine: “Coastal Maine Hand Dyed Yarn“, colourway Maple Twist. This yarn comes from Maine-raised flock, spun in the Maine mountains, hand-dyed in Maine and bought in Maine. Doesn’t get more local than this! I have 420 yards in total. It knits up to aran weight. Any suggestions as to what these 2 […]
Foraging
Foraging for yarn in New England. Ax
Everyday Sweater
Back in July, I made the DRK Everyday Sweater – it took me only 2 weeks to complete while enjoying (cough! enduring!) the Euro 2024 matches. I knitted it with Autumn in mind, and finally now I get to wear it! If you didn’t even see the jumper because you’re only looking at the beautiful […]
Bellwoods Hat
Just completed a test knit for Jennifer of Pairs Well With Knitting. And I LOVE IT! A cosy and squishy hat in broken rib, this was such an addictive and quick knit! I may have already started another one… Ax
First LĂ©ttlopi
First time working with this Icelandic yarn from our trip to Iceland last year. I adore the colour! I keep stopping to admire all the subtle variations of this yarn, it’s rather beautiful! Slightly on the fence about the rustic feel, though – I don’t think I’m particularly sensitive to scratchy wool, but just to […]
Ranunculus
A mere 7 years after its release, I too have made a Ranunculus. The verdict? I LOVE this pattern! Addictive and highly customisable. Hadn’t even completed this version, that I’d already started a second one! This one was made in Drops Brushed Alpaca Silk with a few mods as far as the fit was concerned. […]
The Shift
A few months ago (boy, time does fly when you’re having fun!!) I made The Shift, a mosaic cowl which was somewhat out of my comfort zone (I’m looking at you, blacks, greys and browns, my faithful friends!), sporting far FAR more colours than I usually wear. The jury was out on whether it would […]
Tweedies
I have just finished a Spring weather project, the Tweedies! I have had this yarn (Drops Soft Tweed) in stash for some time, just the one solitary ball, which I wanted to put it to some use. I absolutely love tweedy yarn (yes, in case you can’t tell from the photos, the yarn has got […]
Cumulus Blouse
I have just finished the Cumulus Blouse, which I had been wanting to make for ages. Unpopular opinion: this has got to be one of the most overrated patterns on Ravelry, I’m sorry to say. With over 7,500 projects, I thought it would be a safe bet and a pretty universal item to wear on […]
Sidewinder Beanie
Are you ready for some unbearable cuteness? This is my little nephew Emilio modelling the Sidewinder Beanie I made him for Christmas. How adorable is he??! ❤️❤️❤️ I also made my two other nephews the same hat (I did say I had made A LOT of these hats, didn’t I?) for The year of Handmade, […]