Category Archives: Knitting

Siren Sleeve wrist warmers [pattern from @bohoknits with Hundertwasser wool]

Posted on November 7, 2016 by Cat

Pattern: Bohoknits Siren Sleeves [free] Wool: Opal Hundertwasser “Wartende Häuser” [for @spritesbites] & Hundertwasser “Use Public Transport – Save the City” [my pair] This is the second bohoknits pattern I have finished [first one was this beanie which I’ve yet … Continue reading →

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Yellow scarf

Posted on November 6, 2016 by Cat

With this scarf I have developed a sort of love-hate relationship and I’m really glad it’s done. For one I am no longer sure if I like the pattern then I kept making mistakes and then I thought I didn’t … Continue reading →

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Green beanie hat (pattern from @bohoknits & yarn from @sockyarnshop)

Posted on September 30, 2016 by Cat

Pattern from bohoknits (free). Wool from SockYarnShop. I recently finished this hat in just under a week. I had bought the wool from @sockyarnshop (site link) probably about 2-3 years ago intending it for maybe a hat or some wrist … Continue reading →

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Tassle hassle

Posted on September 29, 2016 by Cat

Non-exhaustive list of things I hate about knitting (in no particular order): Casting off – For one part I’m absolutely terrible with it and usually do it way too tightly even though my tension is usually loose when knitting any … Continue reading →

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2012 in review

Posted on January 2, 2013 by Cat

2012 was a curious year for me with a lot happening. After glorious #funemployment lasting six months I got a new job that I am still enjoying ten months later. Whilst it is the best job I have had my … Continue reading →

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Crochet time card holder

Posted on September 11, 2012 by Cat

Work have recently introduced a new swipe card time system and, seeing I always seemed to forget where my card was, I decided to crochet one. Starting with the string I crochet two rows lengthways before crocheting a holder around … Continue reading →

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The snood

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Cat

I went to Venice and I bought a snood. Sure, lots of other great things happened, too, but the snood has changed things. I had been looking at knitting one before, but never really saw the point in them until … Continue reading →

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A scarf fit for a pilot

Posted on January 29, 2012 by Cat

Yesterday evening one of my housemates made the oddest request. He wanted me to knit him a scarf for his figure to go on top his model aeroplane when he’ll fly it later this year. How could I possibly resist … Continue reading →

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Hot pink, emerald and gold lengthways scarf

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Cat

I first started a scarf for my friend’s birthday all the way back in October when I opted for a patchworky looking pattern out of various knit and purl stitches over four rows with two different colours until I realised … Continue reading →

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Too many knitting projects!

Posted on January 16, 2012 by Cat

I was hoping that once I’d finished my Christmas knitting I would have time for other things, namely the first jumper for myself, but I’m finding that I’m drowning in projects! There are a few projects I started months ago … Continue reading →

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Woll-Weber KG

Posted on January 15, 2012 by Cat

Every time I visit my grandparent’s home town I stop by the only dedicated wool shop in town – Woll-Weber KG. It has 2.5 floors of all things wool from Knit Pro needles to sockwool to sections dedicated to fleece, … Continue reading →

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Pictures of the purple jumper

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Cat

All the images from the purple jumper. More info about the knitting here – the story of the jumpers.

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Pictures of the green jumper

Posted on January 10, 2012 by Cat

All the images from the green jumper. More info about the knitting here – the story of the jumpers.

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The story of the jumpers [#secretchristmasknitting]

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Cat

I can still hear myself insisting over and over to my friend that I was happy with just being able to do a garter stitch and that I didn’t feel like I needed to learn purl or any other fancy … Continue reading →

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Yet another post on my Christmas knitting

Posted on December 20, 2011 by Cat

I’m happy to report that the Christmas knitting which looked so intimidating just a couple of days ago is now much more manageable. I completed and by now even gift-wrapped two major projects that have taken up a lot of … Continue reading →

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A tree in a tree!

Posted on December 16, 2011 by Cat

Took a break from Christmas knitting the other day and attempted a couple of Christmas decorations with dubious results. I made a star of which we won’t speak of again and a Christmas tree based on this pattern. I’m not … Continue reading →

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Christmas presents

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Cat

I’m starting to feel the pressure with all the Christmas knitting I planned to do. Originally I thought I had done it all well – I started before the end of October and I laid out exactly what I was … Continue reading →

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De Quervain syndrome – ‘Knitter’s thumb’ update

Posted on November 29, 2011 by Cat

I’ve mentioned my thumb/hand issues before here and here and today went back to my GP surgery to have it looked at as it’s now been a month and the pain is still ongoing restricting not only my knitting, but … Continue reading →

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