Win Win

This morning as a surveyed my active WIPs (3 pairs of socks and a child sized jumper) I gave myself a little pat on the back and smiled when I realised that everything was being knit with stash (apart from the jumper because that's a present and needed something specific). I even thought of all …

Once Upon a Midnight Dreary…

...Knitting lace while weak and weary. I learnt a many useful thing, while knitting on my socks Lenore. It doesn't matter how many times you reknit a lace repeat. If you cast on the wrong number of stitches it's not going to work out...Dark yarn, poor lighting and lace do not mix.While there are times …

Bear with me Bare Bears.

Almost 5 years ago I made some little bears for my son and the children of some of my mum friends. It was their first Christmas and I had this magical idea that they would each get their bear for Christmas and then for their birthdays I'd make items of clothing for them to dress …

Wednesday – A List

On my todo list for today Pack for weekend away. Write a list of things to pack.Keys for cat sitter.Go to the library.Buy cat food and things for lunch.Realise you forgot to buy cat food and go back out to the shop.Cast on Felix Pullover.Bake potatoes.Bathe children.Shower.Laundry.Laundry.Clear fridge.Start food order.Laundry.Blog.Download as much Peppa Pig and …