Pattern Monday #3

 This baby could not look any more Scottish, unless it was playing bagpipes. Made of haggis.

Some sewing, finally! Plus Christmas Crafting

 Recently I had another go at making Simplicity 2593, a Cynthia Rowley top with an interesting twisted neckline that I had previously made ...

Rhinestones & Telephones Guest Post

This week I wrote a g uest post for on Rhinestones & Telephones , about Handy Knitting Gadgets . Sarah has been featuring posts from a ...

Pattern Monday #2

"Just make the best of it, son. At least we're warm" Big thanks to the lovely Miss P for providing this week's patter...

Awesome Crochet (plus my own first efforts)

Image from here If crochet has never taken your fancy, these amazing crochetdermy animals by Shauna Richardson will surely change your min...

Cheerful Crockery

I was delighted to snag a whole set of this crockery in a charity shop a couple of weeks ago. For the bargain price of £9.99 I got - 6 di...

Introducing....Pattern Mondays!

  (Note: only suitable for real men who play darts and drink beer) Following the very positive response to the vintage pattern pictures I p...

Knit Week Giveaway Winner

Hi All Hope you've had a nice weekend. Mine was slightly scuppered by a hideous headache/possible virus that started on Friday night a...

Giveaway Reminder & Wovember

  Hello All! I'm back at home following a couple of trips away in London and Northern Ireland. I've been catching up on my blog r...

NKW#14 - Knitting GIVEAWAY

  It's the final post of November Knit Week. I hope you have enjoyed the week of knitting-dedicated posts, and found something to inter...

NKW#13 - Vintage Pattern Picture of the Day

Final picture of the week! I hope you have enjoyed the weird and wonderful selection.... This is the face of a woman who has to deal with ...

NKW#12 - Caring for your Supplies and Knitted Items

We're very nearly at the end of November Knit Week, so today I wanted to talk about how to look after your knitting supplies and your fi...

NKW#11 - Vintage Pattern Picture of the Day

Combined bobble hat and beard warmer? YES. K x

NKW#10 - The Vintage Queen: Interview with Tasha Moss

The fantastically-coordinated Tasha Tasha blogs over at By Gum, By Golly! , sharing her love of all things vintage, including her passion f...

NKW#9 Vintage Pattern Picture of the Day

  There is so much to say about this, but also, there are no words. K x

NKW#8 - Tips for Successful Knitting Projects

Planning a knitting project is really exciting – deciding on your pattern, selecting your wool and starting to knit, full of excitement abou...

NKW#7 Vintage Pattern Picture of the Day

Directions for Photo Shoot Sit man on plank of wood Man tickles lady under the chin with ear of corn Taxidermy looms in from left Shoot ...

NKW#6 - The Knit Master: Interview with Kristen Orme

Kristen in her knitting nook  Today I am delighted to present an interview with Kristen Orme of kristenmakes . Kristen's was one of th...