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Hoxton Handmade’s Favourite Knitting Patterns- PetraI 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 take long to whip up. I suspect the little two-stitch cables are twisted/crossed stitches, and the […]
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Category Archives: London
Our House
I thought it was high time I tell you a little bit about our new home over here in Peckham Rye. Thanks to Rebs, over on Ravelry, I’ve discovered this fabulous poem: As for the house itself, it’s a little … Continue reading
Greenwich
This weekend we took a trip to Greenwich, home of the famous Meridian Line. Greenwich Park is beautiful and, even when the weather isn’t that great, up on the hill there are spectacular views of the City and the Docklands.
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Tagged colour, food, Greenwich, Handmade Shopping, markets, parks, things to do in London
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Columbia Road
On a glorious day like today, it seems that Summer is trying to leapfrog Spring entirely. A perfect morning then, to leisurely wander from Hoxton over to Columbia Road, and its Sunday flower market. You can tell you’re getting nearer, … Continue reading
44 Frocks
Most of us mere mortals can’t afford to buy designer clothes and many people despair of trekking through the shops on the highstreet in search of the perfect outfit. But a new venture is solving both of these problems in … Continue reading
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All Stitched Up
Another fantastic London knitting event is on the horizon, so get out your diaries and save the date for All Stitched Up on Friday 14th May, 6-10pm. Head over to the spooky wonders of the Hunterian Museum for a very … Continue reading
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Tagged All Stitched Up, Hunterian, London Events, Stitch London
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Knit Nation
The fabulous Alice, of Socktopus fame, and Cookie A, of Monkey sock fame, have teamed up to create Knit Nation, a new knitting expo right here in London this summer. Yay! Celebrating knitting, crochet and spinning, there will be classes … Continue reading
V&A Stitched Up
Fear not, those dastardly knitters have not been misbehaving in the hallowed halls of the V&A museum, (well not recently) no, this is the genius that is their Friday late night opening, in association with fabulous crafty folk! Stitched Up is … Continue reading
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Tagged craft, London Events, museums, Stitched Up, Tea & Make, v&a
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1,008 Ukuleles
There are only a few days left to catch the amazing Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain at the Proms, via the BBC iPlayer. You can listen until 11.30pm(GMT) Tuesday 25th August. Don’t miss their fantastic performance where 8 ukuleles play … Continue reading
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Make Yarn Not War
The only kind of bombs we can approve of – Yarn Bombs! Where friendly fire isn’t a euphemism and dull public spaces are the only casualty. If you’d like to get in on the action, then head to The Tunnel … Continue reading
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