Tag Archives: xmas

Where Did The Time Go?

Posted on December 28, 2011 by Karie

Well, Christmas happened and Casa Bookish went off to Aberdeenshire without as much as a hey nonny, nonny. So, belated happy holidays everyone. I hope yours was a good one. I was given an amazing Danish knitting book: Mere Feminin … Continue reading →

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Christmas Crafting

Posted on December 20, 2011 by Karie

This holiday season I was not going to make anything for anybody – bar that quilt for my mother which didn’t happen. Then someone suggested a small crafty Christmas exchange within a tiny circle of friends – and how could … Continue reading →

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Gift-Buying Guide For Knitters

Posted on December 5, 2011 by Karie

So, you want to buy a great gift for the knitter in your life? And you haven’t a clue where to start? I have written this gift-buying guide for people just like you. Please note that this guide is rather … Continue reading →

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The Holiday Special

Posted on December 22, 2010 by Karie

What happens if you leave icing and Xmas cookies out and your partner happens to pass by..? (and speaking of holiday specials..)

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The Countdown Has Begun

Posted on December 5, 2010 by Karie

Christmas time is always fraught with cultural mishaps. I’ve learned a lot about British (and Scottish) Christmas traditions over the last few years. I have even adopted some as my own traditions: Christmas pudding with brandy butter, eggnog, Doctor Who … Continue reading →

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Counting the Days

Posted on December 3, 2009 by Karie

This entry’s by request.. Starting on the fourth Sunday before Christmas, Danes will open so-called “advent presents” and light a candle in their advent krans (I have not made an advent krans since the year one caught fire in my … Continue reading →

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Look! A Yule Pig!

Posted on November 16, 2009 by Karie

My gran sent me a pile of knitting patterns from her ladies’ magazines. I always enjoy looking at these patterns. Many are reprinted patterns from yarn companies’ leaflets, but they are recent reprints and often patterns I would not have … Continue reading →

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Season’s Greetings

Posted on December 24, 2008 by Karie

Merry Christmas! Glædelig jul! That’s me, Christmas 1980. I got a little bike for my doll and also an ace jigsaw, if I remember correctly. This year I hope to find some wool and a few books under the tree. … Continue reading →

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Folding Stars

Posted on December 3, 2008 by Karie

And the new stars will go straight into a certain little box. Danes love doing these paper stars for Christmas. You can find a tutorial on how to fold the stars here. I will doing some Danish woven Christmas hearts … Continue reading →

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