Yarn

An almost-complete Persian Tiles crochet blanket

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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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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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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Travel Knitting – Helix Striped “Landscape” Socks

Let's face it. The best part of travel knitting is the travel. I've been lucky enough to travel a lot…
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handknit socks - perfect travel knitting, and yes you can knit on planes!

Yes, You Can Knit On Planes!

"But you can't knit on planes!" The older woman was looking at me horrified. She was white-haired and elegant, and…
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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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