Knitted Socks

Knitted Socks

I really wanted to challenge myself with my knitting and I thought socks would be and ideal way to achieve this. There are so many skills I have leant through sock knitting including short row shaping, stretchy bind off and of course Kitchener stitch. I chose socks because I can easily work on them Continue reading

Knitting for Babies

Knitting for Babies

Hi all, A few of my friends had babies towards the end of last year, and they are now approaching between 6 and 9 months old. There were 2 boys and two girls who I had been knitting for. Knitting baby clothes and toys is a great way to build up your knitting skills because you can try all sorts Continue reading

Crochet Lace Lampshade

Crochet Lace Lampshade

Hi Sorry its been a while, work got kind of busy and weekends have been spent outside enjoying the sunshine and crafting and not so much blogging about it! Whoops - be assured I have a thoroughly slapped wrist for such neglectful behaviour.  I have made so much recently that I have actually been Continue reading

Maths and Knitting: A Mobius Cowl

Maths and Knitting: A Mobius Cowl

Hi all As promised here is the first of my updates regarding Maths and Knitting. The event at Like a Tea Tray in the Sky was a great success with mathematicians coming together to share their enthusiasm. This was part of National Science Week and was a relaxed informal event. Apologies that I Continue reading

Knitting – Cables and Lace

Knitting – Cables and Lace

During the last couple of weeks I have been knitting furiously. I have really relished trying new patterns. Of course knitting takes much more time than sewing or crochet for that matter. Neither of my knits are finished yet but I love the patterns so much I want to share the work in progress with Continue reading