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My Knitty Tree
A few Christmas tree shots! Spot the knitted decorations… (not all knitted by me, I confess!)
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Knitting all the Beanies
I have felt compelled to do a little last minute Christmas knitting! This is very unlike me… I have stepped away from Christmas knitting for a few years now. However, my Basic Beanie pattern is such a...
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Episode 61 – Keep Crafting
Download: Episode_61_Keep_Crafting.mp3 Download link: Episode 61 Keep Crafting Welcome to episode 61 of the iMake podcast. This is the last show of 2013 – I will be back in 2014, don’t fret. Today’s...
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Purple Pinkies
A friend of mine, Jannine, is involved in Rotary Guernsey and in particular, their global campaign to eradicate polio (started in 1985). She runs an online shop selling “End Polio” branded items,...
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Oh Yarn!
Oh dear. I seem to have done quite a lot of accidental stash enhancement over the past couple of weeks. I am not sure how it happened. It just happened. Completely by accident! In the true spirit of...
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Crafty New Year’s Resolutions 2014
It’s that time of year again! Around this time I always make crafty new year’s resolutions. You won’t catch me making the traditional resolutions (for example “must lose weight” or “must go to the gym...
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January Giveaway: Made by Ewe
To kick off the new year in style I have a lovely giveaway to share, sponsored by Linda Regel aka “Made by Ewe”. About Linda Linda has been knitting since since she was young and she has fond memories...
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Pattern in Progress
I am working on a new pattern – a cowl using half a skein of fingering weight yarn. The pattern is called Hanois Cowl (at least that’s the working title). I’ll explain the inspiration when I release...
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Socks With Sarah
I really want to rediscover my sock knitting mojo. Thankfully, my MerryKAL partner-in-crime/knitting, KnittingSarah, loves knitting socks. Following the success of last year’s knitalong Sarah is...
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Sock Mojo Back
My sock knitting mojo is back! Here is my first pair socks for the year. I knitted them as part of the Socks With Sarah Knitalong, however, I must confess, I did cast them on early (before any of you...
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The Year of the KAL/CAL
I am renaming 2014 the year of the knitalong and crochetalong. It’s not catchy – but it’s accurate! Currently I do not seem to be able to knit or crochet anything unless other people are involved…! I...
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Teaching Knitting
Today I taught a nice young man, called Ollie, to knit. He works at our local radio station, BBC Guernsey, and is doing a weekly feature where he learns to do something new. He contacted me to ask if...
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Long Time No Speak Boo
In the absence of a podcast episode this month, I have a little Audioboo for you. I have lots of exciting podcast plans coming up so please… watch this space! Here’s my Boo (click on the player below...
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Hanois Cowl
As requestd by lots of iMake followers, I have published my Hanois Cowl (pronounced “Han-wah”) knitting pattern on Ravelry and Craftsy. You’ll be pleased to hear it’s a free pattern. However, if you...
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February Giveaway: Sock Anatomy
Given the recent return of my sock knitting mojo, I am very excited to announce this month’s giveaway… Lovely Clare Devine of Yarn and Pointy Sticks fame has released her first knitting pattern e-book...
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Book Review: 50 Knitted Gifts
The nice folks at Sixth & Spring were kind enough to send me a review copy of 50 Knitted Gifts for Year-Round Gift Giving. Here’s what they say about the book: “In search of the perfect pattern...
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Knitted Patchwork Recipe in French
I am delighted to announce that my popular free pattern, Knitted Patchwork Recipe, is now available in French! Thanks to Vanessa (aka Clochi-clochette) for translating it for me. Knitted Patchwork...
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Episode 62 – Chit Chat
Download: Episode_62_Chit_Chat.mp3 Download link: Episode 62 Chit Chat Welcome to episode 62 of the iMake podcast – it’s my first show of 2014 and it’s a windy one! Today’s show is just an informal...
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Guest Post: LoveKnitting
I am delighted to share a post with you from Edward Griffin, the founder of LoveKnitting. Combining a love of yarn with an online business is something that really fascinates me so I was really...
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Zaubersocks: Done
I am really enjoying knitting with Zauberball sport weight yarn at the moment. These socks are just a simple vanilla sock with a wedge toe and short row heel. I knitted them toe-up and they have...
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