Keeping the memories alive…
My Red ‘jeans Cardigan that is. The short answer is NO. The longer version involves descriptions of flu-like symptoms, snotty nose, hacking cough, being off work sick and generally not having the energy to do much in the way of knitting. Actually, the knitting bit is finished, I need to sew in the ends, get a button and then I’ll be wearing it. On the whole I have enjoyed knitting it as much as I did …
Read moreWell, we’re back home safe and sound after our lovely weekend away. It was just what we needed, relaxation! The cottage was beautiful and the owner Mike, couldn’t have been more helpful. Even down to getting his 4×4 out to tow us off the yard on Monday morning when our car was stuck in the very deep snow. There was a wood burning stove in the inglenook fireplace and we made great use of that all weekend. …
Read moreI’m on a yarn diet. Yeah, yeah sure you are Jill!! No, really, this time I really am. Manda, one of the ladies who posts on the Phoenix Knitting Forums has set herself a challenge, started a blog about it and invited us to join her. I’m certainly in. I have lots of yarn, as seen here (oh and there’s been much more bought since that picture )and I have lots of things I want to knit …
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Read moreI’ve been a bit disillusioned with my knitting lately. I can’t seem to get very enthusiastic about anything, I keep starting things and either leaving them or frogging after only a few inches because it’s just not working for me. I started Mr Greenjeans in some Patons Jet in a lovely bright red, this was after frogging the Central Park Hoodie I had started and decided I wouldn’t like! I also started, with enthusiasm, a February Lady in Debbie …
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