Nordic Niceness

A new collar/scarf up on Etsy. Really love the top toggle and it’s swirly, stripy pattern (thanks NOfkants Curios, http://www.folksy.com/shops/NOfkantsCurios). It’s Pure Southdown Wool and a silk/wool/angora blend. The last one I made had 12 squares, but my tension is firmer now and this one has 14. I am very happy with the Scandinavian folk feel […]

You Heard it Here First

Just listed these on Etsy. S took the pictures. It’s a team effort.

Help! I need somebody (not just anybody)

On finishing a granny square blanket I realised seams are not my strong point. Am sending out a plea into the ether. Maybe you, Obi Wan, can help. Help me make them less obvious/baggy/unperfect. Mainly when I change colour. Among the brains I’ve been picking are the crafter, blogger and etsy merchant Rose Beerhorst’s. She […]

Giant Expanded Granny Square Batman!

A blanket made in Noro and some other luxxy yarn. Between ourselves, I think it looks stringy and should I snare a DeLorean, I would go back and join each group of trebles with one or even zero chains. Chunk it up. I really like the way grannies clump the shades in a variegated yarn, so you […]

It’s Not Only Love that Endures Forever

Here is a present for my ever-loving (told you I was reading Runyon) Winnie. The light blue is silk/wool. The dark blue and green is vintage sock wool. 60% wool, 40% nylon. Nylon does have that creepy indestructible quality to it, but on the bright side she will be able to use it for shelter […]