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Knit-Eat Lyon and the return of the ‘Mojo’

November 9, 2023

It may not come as much of a surprise that one solution to a loss of knitting mojo is to go to a yarn show, mix with like minded people, squish delectable yarn and imagine oneself in many of the sample garments on display. … More Knit-Eat Lyon and the return of the ‘Mojo’

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During my recent visit to Tate Britain I was really pleased to be able to view a selection of Lubaina Himid's Lancaster Dinner Service.
If you've seen my posts here about the @susancrawfordvintage Festive Knitting Retreat and it's piqued your interest, pop over to my blog where I pull it all together and share further.
Sometimes you just want something quick and simple to knit. Other times you just want something small and elegant to complete and outfit. In both cases the Piccina scarf may be just the thing.
I wanted to share this here but I'm not sure I have words adequate to comment on it, other than to say that perhaps you, like me, seeing pictures of the work won't realise just how affecting it is when seen in person.
Unfortunately our @susancrawfordvintage festive retreat had to come to and end and the third and final day of our retreat really was the most perfect ending. After more knitting in the morning, in the afternoon we walked down the hill and through Grasmere to Town End and the home of the @wordsworthgrasmere . We started with an afternoon tea lunch at the Trust cafe and my goodness they did us proud, the staff couldn't have been friendlier or more helpful and their attention to our different dietary needs was exceptional. 
It seems to me that you don't have to be away from the Lake District for very long for it to strike you just how beautiful it is all over again.
Today I've been knitting on a new project and thinking of the new friends and renewed inspiration from the last week at the @susancrawfordvintage Festive Knitting Retreat in Grasmere in the Lake District.
What a display!
From olives to oil...

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