When Travel Knitting is Everyday Knitting

Persian tile crocheted blanket

Persian Tiles Crochet Blanket - The Yarn

I've bought a bundle of Persian Tiles crochet blanket yarn as a lovely early Christmas present to myself. I've wanted…
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Knitting With Traditional Lettlopi Yarn

Knitting with lettlopi yarn is a completely different experience! I know I was nervous before ordering my first batch of…
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Grettir men's lopi sweater patterns

My Favourite Men's Lopi Sweater Patterns

Even if you're not planning to knit one, men's lopi sweater patterns make for some nice viewing. Handsome knitwear models…
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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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The famous Liberty London building, in Tudor Revival style

Exploring Liberty London

Liberty London has been around in one form or another since 1875, but it was the first time I've visited it.…
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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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The best yarn for amigurumi

What is the best yarn for amigurumi?

One really common beginner question is "what is the best yarn for amigurumi?" The answer is... That’s up to you!…
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