changing direction

there’s no “best” way to knit socks, but which way do you prefer?

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Designing the Ardmore gansey

I can’t believe we are in the ninth week of the Inspired by Islay club! I’ve spent such a long time with these designs, and the thoughts about these designs, and it is very satisfying to finally send them out into the world. One of the things I rather miss is writing more about process.…

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thankyou, Suvi S

We have just returned from a lovely, relaxing couple of weeks holiday. Shortly, I intend to bore you senseless about where we’ve been — but first, the important stuff — some knitting. You see here the arm cable of my new sweater Baby cables and Big Ones Too, by the wonderful Suvi S. Let me…

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