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I Didn’t Know That You Cared
Casa Bookish was hit by runny noses and sore throats this week. The affliction resulted in two things: a lot of books being read and some impromptu dress-making. The dress in question is still a work in progress. It’s based … Continue reading
The Week That Was
The week in brief: One Karise shawl. This one was knitted in Old Maiden Aunt alpaca/merino laceweight. I used around 325 yards – an amount I find freakishly low. Okay, this is not a huge shawl, but it is decently … Continue reading
Shawl Knitting In Progress
This shawl has been some time in the making. It is my first self-designed full-size shawl pattern and it will make its début at this year’s Knit Nation in the Old Maiden Aunt booth. The yarn is absolutely gorgeous to … Continue reading
Ouch
I’m home from A&E after a small mishap this morning which unfortunately led to a teeny-weeny bone fracture in my foot. It is nothing to be concerned about and the doctor just sent me home with a “plenty of ice, … Continue reading
Interlude
Just a brief blog post about knitting. Most of my current knitting projects are things I cannot show you nor tell you much about as they are either earmarked for future publication (not mine) or future publication (mine).. which reminds … Continue reading
Geeky Thursday
I could not resist. In case you cannot read what it says on the cover: A New Zealand sheep farm .. espionage .. and death. It does not get better than that – except it does: one of the main … Continue reading
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Dotted
The crochet bag is almost finished. I just need to crochet around one particular edge, weave in ends and then add lining. I have found some fab lining material, but more on that in a second. I had completely forgotten … Continue reading
Love Spreads
Life is good when the sun is out and you have the day to yourself. The postman brought me the Spring/Summer edition of the Rowan International newsletter and I read it whilst surrounded by buttercups, daisies and playful squirrels. Later, … Continue reading
Injury Time
I thought the tragedy should be captured in majestic black/white and adorned with a Photoshop effect. Yes, it is my left wrist. No, I cannot knit. Yes, I’m icing it and am booking a doctor’s appointment today. And I’m typing … Continue reading
World Where You Live
This week I cast on for my Harmony cardigan for the sixth time. Let me run down the other five attempts: 1) cast on during Doctor Who, 2) cast on during knitting group, 3) cast on long-tail and ended up … Continue reading
