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Pomme de Pin
I am utterly smitten with this lovely new pattern from Amy Christoffers. Its long ribbed cuffs and relaxed fit look super cosy and I love the colour of the sample, which gives it a vintage feel.The pine cone lace pattern … Continue reading
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Hiccup
Like the dinner guest who was a witty conversationalist at the start of the evening and now, after one too many glasses of punch, is zombie-staggering across the living room trying to do the dance to Bad Romance, this sweater … Continue reading
Chambourd
I've managed to record a new episode of the podcast however, owing to a tech issue overhanging from when my laptop had to be wiped, I can't share it with you just yet. But in the meantime, look at this … Continue reading
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Bliss – Take Two
So, the renovated Bliss sweater is now finished, with longer sleeves: Luckily, my washing machine behaved itself this time, and after a run through the wool cycle, the new yarn bloomed and the join is no longer visible. So, I’m … Continue reading
Progress
I have 11 inches of Charmed Sweater: I did the hem using some of the same New Lanark wool I had, but in a DK weight. I did a knitted cast on with 5mm needles, then switched to 4mm needles … Continue reading
Distracted
I am making progress on the Charmed Sweater. I have about 7 inches of the body done and it seems to be measuring up to the required 44″, although I’m going to get him to try it on and make … Continue reading
Petra
I realise it's only the beginning of February, and temperatures here are around freezing, but this sweet jumper is a lovely piece of Springtime knitwear to look forward to. It's knitted in one piece, top-down, in worsted-weight yarn, so shouldn't … Continue reading
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The Plan
The Charmed Sweater has begun. I have swatched, I have measured the sweaters in the boy’s wardrobe (which, thankfully, were pretty consistent in their 4″ of positive ease, despite slight variations in weight/style). I have cast on the hem and … Continue reading
Charmed Sweater
I have decided that my boyfriend’s soon-to-be-knitted jumper will now be referred to as the Charmed Sweater, in honour of its defiance of the sweater curse and general kickass mojo. By the time I’m done, I fully expect it to … Continue reading
Defying the Sweater Curse
No doubt you are all familiar with the notorious Boyfriend Sweater Curse, which dictates that any attempt to handknit your beloved a sweater will result in said other half dumping you at the exact moment you complete your woollen labour … Continue reading
