Simple Cable Beanie

Simple Cable Beanie by Mairin Ni Dhonncha A ribbed beanie with a simple cable motif! Started: 3rd October 2020 Finished: 7th October 2020 Pattern Link: https://etsy.me/3dzY6BJ Yarn Used: West Yorkshire Spinners Croft c. 100 yards Colourway: Laxfirth – Dark Grey – c. 100 yards Tools Used: 5mm needle plus cable needle A mini blog: AsContinue reading “Simple Cable Beanie”

Rory Cardigan by Sarah Hatton

Rory Cardigan A new staple for my winter wardrobe! Started: 1st March 2020 Finished: 28th September 2020 Pattern Link: https://www.wyspinners.com/The%20Croft%20-%20Shetland%20Colours%20Pattern%20Book Yarn Used: West Yorkshire Spinners Croft 1,369 yards / 1,251 metres Colourway: Laxfirth – Dark Grey – 1,369 yards / 1,251 metres Tools Used: 4.5mm needle for ribbing and button bands 5mm needle for mainContinue reading “Rory Cardigan by Sarah Hatton”

BOB socks

BOB socks by Louise Tilbrook Classic socks with a simple twisted rib design. Started: 17th January 2018 Finished: 27th August 2020 Pattern Link: https://www.louisetilbrookdesigns.net/everyday-knitter/2017/6/15/18gbfmk7w1g7a3llw5184obzyyvt30 Yarn Used: West Yorkshire Spinners Signature 4 ply Solid Approx 70g in total Colourway: Bullfinch (self striping) Tools Used: 2.25mm DPNs A mini-blog I started these socks in 2018 but forContinue reading “BOB socks”

Sandrine Shawl #2

Sandrine Shawl by Gäelle Henriett A ‘v’ shaped shawl crocheted from the centre outwards. Started: 20th April 2020 Finished: 2nd August 2020 Pattern Link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/crochetwithgaelle/?ref=share Yarn Used: West Yorkshire Spinners – Gem (Double Knit weight) 756 yards / 697 metres Colourway: Pink Quartz – 439 yards / 405 metres Moonstone – 317 yards / 292Continue reading “Sandrine Shawl #2”

Knitted Chevron Baby Blanket

Knitted Chevron blanket by Jacinta Bowie Super squishy baby blanket in soft farmlands wool, perfect for a new born! Started: 13th April 2020 Finished: 28th June 2020 Pattern Link: http://www.wyspinners.com/Bo%20Peep%20Knitted%20Zig%20Zag%20Baby%20Blanket%20Kit Yarn Used: West Yorkshire Spinners – Bo Peep (Double Knit weight) 735 yards / 672 metres Colourway: Sea Horse – 352 yards / 322 metresContinue reading “Knitted Chevron Baby Blanket”

It’s been three weeks since my last blog…

…but I’ve still been knitting! Week 16 – 15th to 21st April Projects cast-on = 0 Projects finished = 0 Days knit = 3 Hours knitting = 6 hours Week 17 – 22nd to 28th April Projects cast-on = 1 Projects finished = 1 Days knit = 5 Hours knitting = hours Week 18 –Continue reading “It’s been three weeks since my last blog…”

March week 13

What a difference a week makes with a bit of focus and direction! Three finished projects this week – yes that’s right, three! Week 13 – 25th to 31st March Projects cast-on = 1 Projects finished = 3 Days knit = 6 Hours knitting = 13 hours Three official ‘finished objects’ all blocked and sewnContinue reading “March week 13”