Yes, despite being quiet on the subject for a while there has been knitting going on over the last few months, lots of it in fact. Whilst we were away not only did we visit some awesome places, I also got to knit in them, working up samples and perfecting a new pattern and doodling ideas for new patterns. So I have a new shawl pattern that is currently with testknitters and already the feedback is … More Knitting and Dyeing going on…
This is my new hat pattern which I’ve been working on over the last few months and is now available on Ravelry. Working with the wonderful colours available in sock yarns and a main yarn, or a gorgeous solid main and contrast yarn, it uses a brioche stitch to create a distinctive stitch pattern emphasising contrasts or compliments in colour. The great thing is that you don’t need a lot of the contrasting yarn … More Brioche Beanie Beret
Last week we spent a few days in Newcastle upon Tyne visiting friends and, for Paolo a conference, and for me some cheese and yarn shopping. I rather like Newcastle, it so different now compared to the Newcastle I visited in the 1980s when most British cities were pretty grim. I like the fact that it’s not overwhelming, totally walkable, has lots of green open space. Our friends currently live near Heaton Park which is … More On the Toon…
Yesterday a friend and I went on a long overdue visit to Beckside Yarns in Clapham. We’d been meaning to check it out for ages and in the end I gave her a virtual voucher for her birthday to expire by the end of February. So we decided to go yesterday as a joint birthday treat. What a gem. As you walk in, to your right is a wall of Noro yarn – just imagine the riot of … More Clapham to Ingleborough with yarn on the way