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Fair Isle cushion

Posted on 21 April 2021 by Granny Maud's Girl

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Fair Isle cushion knitted from Marie Wallin pattern

I have achieved a new record for my knitting: this cushion has the most colours I have ever combined in one knitted project. I chose Marie Wallin’s pattern ‘Folk Fairisle Cushion’, but I went rogue with my colours. Looking at … Continue reading →

Posted in Knitting & crochet Tagged blocking, cushions, Fair Isle, knitting

Cream baby blanket

Posted on 27 July 2019 by Granny Maud's Girl

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Hand-knitted baby blanket using 'Dolce' pattern

I am a granny! This is actually old news because little Lachlan, who was due in mid-July, was born a few weeks early in late June, but I have been a bit too distracted to post anything here. I think … Continue reading →

Posted in Knitting & crochet Tagged baby blankets, baby stuff, blankets, blocking, borders, knitting, knitting for children, lace knitting

Scrollwork

Posted on 17 February 2018 by Granny Maud's Girl

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Brooklyn Tweed ‘Scrollwork’ pattern made by Granny Maud’s Girl

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 →

Posted in Knitting & crochet Tagged beanies, blocking, cables, knitting, scarves, small hand-made gifts

Winter warmers

Posted on 27 August 2017 by Granny Maud's Girl

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Knitted hot-water bottle covers

We have had a cold and wet winter. I admit that it was not cold by the standards of many places, but for a usually warm place where few residents have central heating or double glazing, it felt cold to … Continue reading →

Posted in Knitting & crochet Tagged Bendigo Woollen Mills, blocking, hot water bottles, knitting, small hand-made gifts, stash busting

Knitted blanket

Posted on 14 June 2015 by Granny Maud's Girl

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Chevron knitted blanket

I finished it! It has taken me a year, but I finished the blanket I have been knitting as a wedding present before my stepdaughter’s wedding! Hurrah! A little more than a year ago, I ordered a mountain of wool … Continue reading →

Posted in Knitting & crochet Tagged Bendigo Woollen Mills, blankets, blocking, intarsia, knitting

My first knitted lace

Posted on 20 April 2014 by Granny Maud's Girl

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Benitoite scarf pattern by Tetiana Otruta, knitted by Granny Maud's Girl

The knitted mess from my last post is finally finished! It did not look like much to begin with, but the marvels of blocking transformed it into a delicate lace scarf. I bought the skein of Misti Alpaca laceweight yarn a … Continue reading →

Posted in Knitting & crochet Tagged blocking, knitting, lace knitting, scarves

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Who is Granny Maud’s Girl?

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Granny Maud's Girl

My name is Carla, and I am a craft addict. I wish I had half the sewing and knitting talents of Granny Maud, my great-grandmother. Practice makes perfect!

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I stopped actively updating this blog in 2021, but I do read and reply to comments, and I am still sewing, knitting and crocheting.
If you have been inspired by the projects or tutorials on this blog, please share your photos on Instagram (@grannymaudsgirl).
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