When Travel Knitting is Everyday Knitting

Keeping warm in a knitted hat

Lining a hat: the warmest winter beanie!

Why bother lining a hat? After all, any knitted hat is probably plenty warm, right? Usually, but not always. Jesse…
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Travel knitting - knitting a complex lace shawl on a train

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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handknit socks on homemade sock blockers

Home Made Sock Blockers

Yep, I block my socks! Not every time I wear them, but when they're fresh off the needles. Before now,…
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A wall full of modern macrame plant hangers

That 70s Plant: Modern Macrame Plant Hangers Tutorial

Does "modern macrame plant hangers" sound like a contradiction in terms? Well it shouldn't, because macrame is back in a…
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Depill a sweater with a shaving razor

Would You Try This Method for Depilling a Sweater?

Follow my blog with Bloglovin This is one simple method for depilling a sweater, but the commentators aren't convinced! Watch…
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DIY easy crochet chair socks

The Simplest DIY Crochet Chair Socks Recipe

If you can crochet a circle, you can crochet chair socks! Scroll down for the recipe... We've just moved into…
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pussyhat project in the round modification

The Pussyhat Project (and in-the-round pattern variation!)

Scroll down for in-the-round pattern variation of the original Pussyhat Project hat at the end of this blog post!  The Pussyhat…
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knitting and drinking in the sun!

London > Auckland > Geneva: Packing for Holiday Knitting and Crochet

Here's a nightmare scenario: you're sipping a cocktail on a beautiful beach... but you don't have any knitting! Packing for…
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holiday yarn and stamps in my passport.

Holiday Yarn: Should You Visit a Yarn Store While Travelling?

For a lot of us, holidays mean holiday yarn. I've travelled a lot this last year. I know I'm super…
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Colourwork mittens for men

Picking up a Dropped Stitch in Finished Knitting

Picking up a dropped stitch in your knitting is easy enough when the piece is on your needles. You simply…
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Knit socks toe up magic loop - in progress

Easy Knitted Socks - Work in Progress

I found myself needing a bit of a crafty "break" and a carry-along project. The answer: easy knitted socks. The…
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Crochet an oval tutorail

How to crochet an oval shape - without counting stitches

Ovals are everywhere in amigurumi. Thing of teddy bear's tummies, or even the white of a fried egg! This tutorial will…
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