Category: Knitting

A cosy scene with a cup of tea, a teapot, and a jug on a wooden table. A partially knitted item and colourful yarn ball suggest a tranquil knitting session.

A bit chilly

Ooh, it’s gone really cold, hasn’t it?  The forecast said it’s going to get warmer again this week, but I was cold all last week and have been wearing more layers than usual. This...

Golden sunlight illuminates green trees against a backdrop of dark, moody clouds. The scene exudes a calm yet dramatic atmosphere, highlighting nature's contrast.

Just the thing for a stormy weekend …

As if we haven’t all had enough rain lately, Storm Claudia has arrived for the weekend with wild winds and torrential downpours.  These storms never arrive quietly with gifts of cake, do they?  It’ll...

A cosy scene with a ball of multicoloured yarn partially knitted, a pumpkin-shaped container, and a mug of tea on a wooden table. Warm autumn vibes.

Autumn meanderings

I feel like I’ve done a lot of meandering this week.  According to the Cambridge Dictionary, it means “moving slowly in no particular direction or with no clear purpose” and I wouldn’t say that’s...

Two pairs of colourful, hand-knit Christmas socks on a wooden surface. Each has a festive label with playful holiday messages, creating a cheerful vibe.

Socks, leaves and chocolate biscuits

Where DOES the time go?  It’s Monday morning and I am sure it was only Saturday about two minutes ago.  You’d think that the extra hour in bed that we got yesterday morning as...

A cosy knitting group gathers around a wooden table covered with colourful yarn, knitting tools, and notes. People are engaged, creating a warm, collaborative atmosphere.

Rainy Sunday

The rain is bouncing down this afternoon in Winwick and has put paid to my intention of being in the garden this afternoon.  Just as well, really, as I was behind in chatting to...

Two Winwick Mum knitting guides titled 'Gift Socks Knitting Guide: Christmas' and 'Holidays' with festive designs and needles on a white surface.

Christmas and Holiday Gift Socks Knitting Guides

Is it really that time of the year already?! If you’re reading this post then you are probably thinking about the socks that you’re going to be knitting as gifts whether for Christmas or...