Monthly Archives: August 2014

The garden

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Skirt

At the request of a friend I’m making her daughter a skirt, just a simple ribbed/cabled skirt. I’m a bit further along than in the picture, but you get the idea.

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Plums and Blueberries

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Owl

I just couldn’t resist the new pattern by Heidi Bears, the only thing that I worried about was that it’s crochet and I’m not that adept at crochet, but after reading through the pattern thoroughly I made my start. I … Continue reading

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Mini Toad

A mini toad came to visit the garden this weekend, actually he was hiding under some shrubs that were being removed, so my dad saved him from certain death and we put him in a save spot, but not before … Continue reading

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TEST KNIT Clayoquot Hat by Tin Can Knits

I mentioned before that I’ve been working on Secret Test Knits, some of them have been for Tin Can Knits, this one, a cute little hat, I can share with you already. I found the perfect yarn in my stash. … Continue reading

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TEST KNIT – Somar by Madeleine Nilsson

As mentioned in my last post, I successfully tested the mini version of the Somar cardigan designed by Madeleine Nilsson. But I’m also testing an adult version in my size. I decided to use the Garnstudio Drops Cotton Light again … Continue reading

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TEST KNIT – Somar Mini by Madeleine Nilsson

I’ve been working on several Secret Test Knits which I can’t show off until the pattern is published, but here’s one that I can show. I’m testing two sizes, that’s to say the smaller size I’ve finished, I’m still working … Continue reading

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Vila de Conde – Part 3

These photos were taken after walking around the art fair, I was by now making my way slowly back to the metro station, as I’d decided to not bother with the car and come by metro. I can highly recommend … Continue reading

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Knitting Get Together – July

Last month we had another great knitting get together. Sharing our expertise, chatting, knitting, crocheting and chatting, just generally having a really good time.

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