I recently finished two very out-of-character knitting projects at the request of friends and family. A dear friend asked me to make a Klein bottle hat for a maths-loving boy. (I had to look up a Klein bottle. Think of … Continue reading
While visiting our grandson, Lachlan, in Victoria, I popped into the local craft shop, Periwinkle Patchwork, for a sticky-beak, as you do. With babies on the brain, I picked up a copy of Edward’s Menagerie by Kerry Lord and now … Continue reading
Now that my work and study commitments have eased, my craft plans for 2019 were to try to finish some of my UFOs and tentatively dip my toes back into the world of dressmaking; however, the year barely began before … Continue reading
After knitting myself a beanie, I decided that I needed a coordinating scarf; however, I could not decide between the ‘Pavement’ scarf, designed by Jared Flood, or the ‘Hawthorne’ shawl, designed by Susanna. I bought the ‘Pavement’ pattern and knitted … Continue reading
I often knit hats and beanies, but I almost always give them away. I knitted this one for me, making it the only hand-made hat I own. I randomly picked up a knitting book from the library, Classic Elite Quick … Continue reading
There is a baby boom at my workplace: four women are expecting five babies. (The rest of us are eyeing the drinking water nervously.) It is a good thing I bought all that yarn on sale to make baby hats … Continue reading
Working at Calico & Ivy last year, I heard customers and staff raving about the Brooklyn Tweed range of yarns. I thought I would give the brand a go, so I found a pattern and colour I liked and started … Continue reading
Beanies might seem like crazy things to make in the Western Australian summer heat, and they are. All I can say is that the yarn was on sale, and I have friends who live in cooler climates. Both hats are … Continue reading
Not more knitting? Yes. Sorry! I am still working on my quilt-show entry, which I cannot yet share, so you have to put up with yet another knitting post. This knitted hat was made for my teenage god-daughter using Shannon Cook’s … Continue reading
Yes, it is not really a beret, but do you think I could stop humming Prince’s song while I knitted it? Diana sent me a gorgeous ball of cashmere-blend yarn. It was so very lovely and soft that I am … Continue reading
Granny Mauds Girl 