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Making face masks: things have changed
Like a lot of us, I'm making face masks. Here's the free pattern I used (and how they look on).
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Homemade face masks for that quarantine chic
Let's start at the beginning, yes? Homemade face masks may not be effective at blocking The Virus. There's some evidence…
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Knitting gifts: fingerless mitts and a lace beanie
Living far from family means missing things. We’ve missed weddings, births, birthdays, hospital stays, a funeral. That’s part of the…
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The Big Ugly: My Granny Hexagon Crochet Blanket
I last updated you on my granny hexagon crochet blanket (AKA The Big Ugly) almost two years ago. Since then,…
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Persian Tiles Blanket – Progress!
I'm back from holiday, and so is my Persian Tiles blanket! If you missed my last post, I picked out…
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When Travel Knitting is Everyday Knitting
As crafters, we think a lot about Travel Knitting in capital letters - what to pack for a long plane…
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April Inventory
April is over and done! I wanted to share April knitting, plus a few of my favourite things from this…
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Yarn Love Challenge
Are you playing along with the Yarn Love Challenge on Instagram? It's simple: each day in Feburary, you post a…
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Amazing Lace Part 2: My Knitted Wedding Shawl
Like a sweater, or a pair of socks, a Really Fancy Knitted Wedding Shawl is a Knitting Achievement. Like passing a…
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Giving Knitted and Crocheted Gifts: Is It Worth It?
I know a lot of people don't believe in giving knitted and crocheted gifts, and I get that. I really…
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This Week: Finding Time for Crafting
This week has been about finding time for crafting. It’s been a bit frantic in my part of the world:…
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Dealing with Christmas Knitting Stress
Christmas knitting stress is a real thing. It’s easy to dismiss it as a pressure we put on ourselves, but…
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