Winter

"I think you need to knit a sweater next." said my friend, Alex. She is right, I suspect. The current shawl and sock streak has enabled me to knit at times when I just need to knit and not think, and also produce beautiful neckwear that goes well with my wardrobe. But maybe it is...

Autumn

Hello!  I hope this post finds you well and happy. It is a misty, wet day today, and we are expecting a bit of weather over the next few days. I hope it isn't too bad - the storm caused quite a bit of damage in Australia, I understand. My favourite season of the year approaches, and...

A New Year

Hello! It is the eve of another new year! I wish I could say the time has gone fast, but so much has happened, that I think it has been a very full year. It has been an eventful year on many, many, counts. I hope this year has treated you kindly on a personal...

Blocking be good (ish)

I hope you have had a lovely week, and are enjoying your weekend! The last post I wrote was about the mods I made to the cardigan I was about to finish. I thought I would show you the finished object today, which gives a stark illustration of how yarn can be affected by washing/blocking....

Unexpectedly

Hello! I have been unexpectedly absent from the blog for a couple of weeks due to coming down with the flu, a family vacation and some very busy times at work. It's good to be back chatting with you! We had an all-siblings and family get together to celebrate my father's 70th birthday. These photos are...

Super early or super late!?

A Happy Weekend to you! I for one am very pleased it is Saturday! As predicted, I managed to finish Braidsmaid this week. I may be lucky and get a couple of wears out of it before the weather warms up too much more. At least it is ready for next Winter? Or am I...