I am very lucky. I am the youngest of four girls and am proud to say, although naturally not mirror images of each other, we are still close. For all our differences, there are of course many similarities. I think us girls agree, we are all uncomfortable with confrontation. We reflect on events and act accordingly and don’t […]
I wanted to share a quick knit with you, which I completed at the weekend. Although I am still in the process of finishing my Hap for Harriet, as mentioned in my previous post, I was at a bit of a loss when I ran out of wool last week. So whilst awaiting the arrival of a […]
Well it’s been a couple of weeks now since I was last here, and do you know what? I’ve missed it! That’s a sure indication of how much I am enjoying doing this blog and certainly a tick in the box, in terms of surprising oneself. For anyone contemplating doing this sort of thing and […]
The internet; an infinite resource for all our needs. Our answer to, well…..everything. Isn’t it? For me personally, the internet has definitely been a lifeline. From the time we were living semi rurally a few years ago, to the last 3 years where we have become a one car household. As my husband requires said […]
A post I hadn’t been planning to write, but the events of the week have compelled me to put into words my own feelings about a subject that is close to mine and I know many others’ hearts. You may have guessed from the title, I am talking here about our relationships with our dogs. Our loyal […]
If you are on the look out for a novelty pouch/case/holder for perhaps a tablet, IPad or netbook, this maybe something of interest. I made this owlish chap for my son’s IPad Mini last October. This is a free pattern called Owlish by Corrisande and was very straightforward to follow. Having said that I had […]
And now breaking for a brief interlude from the world of wool, I’d like to introduce you to ‘The Lumpford Files’. My aim here is to include in my blog a series of short yarns concerning the exploits of our lovable pet Labrador Rolo, fondly known as ‘The Lump’. This is a little piece, which may appear from time to time to […]
I suppose when we look back at how we begin new ventures or hobbies, we often find there’s a subtle, subconscious influence which has guided us to that point. Sometimes it is hiding in plain sight. For me that influence is this big blue woolly jumper! Yes there I am again in it – in fact […]
Starting this blog for me, has been a process all being told, I had been tentatively pondering over about 4 or 5 years ago, when both my children had started school (yes I do take my time!) Two years prior to that, my husband had supported my (overwhelmingly) difficult decision to leave my career as […]
