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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

The things we do for love

Posted on 4 August 2020 by Granny Maud's Girl

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Hand-knitted football beanie and scarf

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 →

Posted in Knitting & crochet Tagged beanies, knitting, knitting for children, manly stuff, scarves

Woolly donations

Posted on 1 March 2020 by Granny Maud's Girl

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Bird and wildlife rescue nest - crochet

I decided that my charity knitting project was going to be knitted knockers (prostheses for breast cancer survivors), and that will be where my focus remains, but I was encouraged to help out at a recent craft bee at Calico … Continue reading →

Posted in Knitting & crochet Tagged charity, crochet, donations, knitting

Blue

Posted on 17 January 2020 by Granny Maud's Girl

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Deerfield embroidery

My favourite colour is red, but there has been a lot of blue in my life recently. I knitted a simple blue cowl from a single ball of Lang 4-ply (fingering) baby wool that I found in the sale bin. … Continue reading →

Posted in Embroidery, Knitting & crochet Tagged baby stuff, clothes, embroidery, knitting, knitting for children, manly stuff, scarves, socks

Eucalyptus in the rain shawl

Posted on 18 December 2019 by Granny Maud's Girl

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"Waiting for Rain" shawl pattern by Sylvia McFadden knitted by Granny Maud's Girl

Ages ago, I bought two skeins of Knitcraft & Knittery 4-ply (fingering weight) yarn on a whim because I liked the shade of eucalyptus green. I planned to make a shawl or scarf and, after a long period of indecision, … Continue reading →

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

Socks for me

Posted on 1 November 2019 by Granny Maud's Girl

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Wendy Johnson's ‘Lace and Cable Socks’ pattern knitted by Granny Maud's Girl

When two skeins of discontinued blood-red sock yarn appeared in the sale bin, I pounced on them. They were labelled ‘beef’ by the dyer, Fleece Artist. The colour does look like raw meat, but in a good way. I like … Continue reading →

Posted in Knitting & crochet Tagged knitting, lace knitting, socks

Breast cancer awareness month

Posted on 21 October 2019 by Granny Maud's Girl

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Knitted washcloths or dishcloths

It is almost the end of October, but I have only just realised that October is breast cancer awareness month. Obviously, I am not very aware. Even the huge breast cancer screening truck parked in front of my workplace this … Continue reading →

Posted in Knitting & crochet Tagged Bendigo Woollen Mills, cancer, Granny Maud's Girl patterns, knitting, small hand-made gifts, washcloths

Lachie’s bunny (and a hat)

Posted on 2 September 2019 by Granny Maud's Girl

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Crocheted rabbit made using 'Emma the Bunny' pattern

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 →

Posted in Knitting & crochet Tagged amigurumi, baby stuff, beanies, cables, crochet, Edward's Menagerie, knitting, manly stuff, toys

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

More baby stuff

Posted on 15 June 2019 by Granny Maud's Girl

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hand-knitted baby jumper (sweater)

My new workplace is not the fertility springs that my old workplace was, but I still have plenty of babies to make things for. In recent weeks, I knitted a jumper (sweater) for a 6-month-old baby. I think the light … Continue reading →

Posted in Knitting & crochet Tagged baby stuff, bibs, knitting, knitting for children, small hand-made gifts, socks

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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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