a twist on an old favourite
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Esk
a pair of cosy slippers
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using the Twisted Stitch Sourcebook
how to get the most out of this generous, accessible, and inspiring book
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flow
swatching is a bridge to somewhere else
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twisted stitch disambiguation
What are “twisted stitches?”
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easwas
A hat of beams and rafters
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sarkle
a foundational pullover
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2×2
when less is more in knitting
Read MoreReversible Knitting: a conversation about sizing
(the front cover of Reversible Knitting features Norah Gaughan’s innovative Reverse Me jacket) Today, I’m very pleased to introduce Lynne Barr, whose recently published Reversible Knitting has already become a must-have knitting title. The first part of Lynne’s book explores her original and exciting approach to stitch, with fifty swatches that that will make your…
Read Morequails
Ok, so I know the plural of quail is quail, but the word QUAILS has such a satisfying sound. It is very nearly an expletive: Quails! And, while quail is the name of the stitch pattern used on the yoke of this cardigan, QUAILS is the word I was shouting as I ripped the damn…
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(After the storm. Bowmore.) Is it possible to be a militant wild camper? If it is, I am one. Unlike the rest of the UK, where camping is currently legally restricted, in Scotland you can camp anywhere you like, as long as you are sensible, responsible, and follow the terms of the Outdoor Access Code.…
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Spring is here! It is time to get outdoors. For the past few weeks I have been knitting a sweater suitable for this purpose. This is because, with the notable exception of garments made by the wonderful New Zealand company, icebreaker, I loathe and despise “outdoor wear.” It is generally pricey, usually ugly, and tends…
Read Morejyri
I have been working like a mutha of late, so little time for crafting. But on trains and in the evening I have managed to fashion this. a woolly eggbox? a collection of knitted bobbles? no, its Norah Gaughan’s Jyri scarf. Made in cashmerino aran from my stash it is incredibly soft and squishy. The…
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Over the past month or so I have been embroidering this: A crewel-work cover for my parents’ old piano stool. The flowers that to me say thrift and yarrow have their origins in two different Katherine Shaughnessy designs. I combined them, added extra grassy stems and a wee bee. the fabric is a linen mix…
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