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 […]
