Things I Like Thursday: Small Things
Today’s “Things I Like Thursday” is dedicated to all things teeny tiny… Why? I hear you ask! Well, Chief Enabler, Chloe from Sparkly Shoes are Faster blog, used her magical […]
View ArticleThe Zelda Shawl Giveaway
This month I am delighted to bring you a giveaway sponsored by a wonderful new knitwear designer called Jemima Bicknell. I met Jemima a while back through lovely Kate from […]
View ArticleApril Merry Knitalong
The April Christmas ball for the Merry Knitalong has been announced over on KnittingSarah’s blog. April is extra special as there is also a giveaway. Check out Sarah’s blog post […]
View ArticleLondon Recap
Hubby and I had a lovely time in London last week. I tweeted and blogged a few photos, as well as a quick audioboo, however, I thought it would be […]
View ArticleEpisode 53 – Uncle Victor
Download link: Episode 53 Uncle Victor It’s time for episode 53 of the iMake podcast. In today’s show I’ll tell you all about my recent trip to London aka The […]
View ArticleFair Isle: Weaving in Ends
I am very close to finishing SheepHeid by Kate Davies. It’s been a wonderful adventure in fair-isle and I am thrilled with how it’s looking. I’ll post finished photos on […]
View ArticleFrogging Mohair
I am working on a knitting pattern idea at the moment – a light, but cosy, mohair cowl. I was inspired by the Kidsilk Haze I purchased during my recent […]
View ArticleNo Place Like Home Scarf
I am delighted to launch my third knitting pattern, the No Place Like Home Scarf. This lightweight scarf features a beautiful lace pattern reminiscent of cottage rooftops; it reminds me […]
View ArticleSheepheid
I have finished knitting Sheepheid by Kate Davies. This is one of the most fun things I have ever knitted. I loved it and I am really proud of it. […]
View ArticleSock Yarn Patchwork Recipe
Back in January 2011 I started a wonderful mitered square blanket using leftover scraps of sock yarn. There was a small group of us on Ravelry working on similar projects; […]
View ArticleMerryKAL: Sarah and Tony
I am really enjoying co-hosting the Merry Knit-a-long with Knitting Sarah. I do have a small confession to make though. The deadline for April’s ball is tomorrow and unfortunately I […]
View ArticleMerryKAL Update
Having missed last month’s ball for the Merry Knitalong, I got straight to work on the May ball and I am nearly finished! There are 2 balls you can knit […]
View ArticleEpisode 54 – Haut Maison
Download link: Episode 54 Haut Maison Welcome to episode 54 of the iMake podcast, Haut Maison. Despite the fact that I am on a podcast break I simply had to […]
View ArticleMerryKAL: Another One Done
I have finished another Christmas ball as part of our Merry Knitalong. Technically I am supposed to wait until the end of the month to reveal all, but I get […]
View ArticleKAL Fame
I am (just a tiny bit) embarrassed to say that I squealed with excitement when I got my hands on a copy of this month’s issue of The Knitter! There […]
View ArticleThings I Like Thursday: Heirloom Lace Edgings
Today’s ‘thing I like’ is a Craftsy class, presented by the fabulous Franklin Habit, called Heirloom Lace Edgings. Because I am enjoying experimenting with knitwear design, I thought I’d give […]
View ArticleThe Famous Jumper
A while back I shared the exciting news that I am (there’s no modest way to say this!) a knitter to the stars. Tee hee! I knitted a new jumper for […]
View ArticleSunny Baby Cardi
Several of my work colleagues are pregnant so, for a short while, I am to become a baby knitting factory! I haven’t knitted baby clothes for years (this is for […]
View ArticleSprout
The baby knitting continues! Last night I finished Sprout, a cute baby hat pattern by Cheryl Niamath. I knitted this in one evening over the course of 2 movies (Big […]
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