Long Desired, Finally Knitted: My First Untangling Knots Jumper
This is definitely a major achievement in my knitting life: I have finally managed to knit an Untangling Knots jumper, specifically Chuck. And I just think he is the most handsome thing I’ve ever knitted! I had been eying Untangling Knots knitting designs for years, after discovering them on Dolly Clackett’s blog – if you […]
Read MorePink Ruffles – M7995 Dress
Is there anything like a dress pattern crush? – all seamstresses will reply in unison « of course« !!! Anyway that’s exactly what I felt when I first saw McCall’s M7995 dress, released as part of their last A/W collection – too quirky for a long-term relationship, but definitely too attractive not to make one! My crush […]
Read MoreI Wont’ Buy It but I’ll Make It – First Attempt
Up to now my sewing inspiration has been very much in closed circuit: I see a pattern I like, I find a fabric which matches my colour and texture obsession of the moment (this winter: wine hues, velvet texture) and then I get going. This usually results in a number of quite similar garments – […]
Read MoreFirst Knitted Lace : the Blossom Shawl
After many years admiring hand-knitted lace shawls but being terrified to commit, I finally took the plunge… and it wasn’t that difficult actually! Let me introduce you to the Blossom Shawl by Along Avec Anna, in burgundy, of all colours! I wear shawls a lot and own a large collection of “Trendy chale” – the […]
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