Category: Knitting

Four half scones with cream and jam on a yellow plate next to a cut glass containing Pimm's and fruit. The empty Pimm's can is next to the glass.

August Monday

It’s the start of another week and now we’re into August.  It’s caught me by surprise a little bit – I only just wrote my July Monthly Musing on time last week!  I think...

A calico cat lies on a wooden floor, paws resting on green yarn and knitting, conveying a playful and curious mood. Bright daylight enhances colours.

Sunday afternoon

It’s Sunday afternoon!  I’m not quite sure how that happened, but I suspect it’s something to do with me spending most of the last two days in the garden because the weather was good. ...

A colourful knitted sock is displayed on a light wooden surface. Nearby are a purple yarn ball and multicoloured yarn. A cat's paw touches the sock.

Long overdue

Hello, hello, I hope you’ve had a lovely week!  It’s been a bit cooler in the UK this week and we’ve even had some rain – the water butts are full again now, although...

A colourful Scubl storage box with a rainbow pattern sits on a wooden floor, next to an IKEA Kallax unit. The box has a handle and conveys a cheerful vibe. Winwick Mum Scubl box review

Scubl box review

Sometimes, I think that we knitters are a bit like magpies but instead of being attracted to shiny objects, we’re attracted to yarn, knitting needles, stitch markers, project bags … anything at all that...

Colourful knitted socks with a textured pattern, worn by someone in jeans, standing on lush green grass in a garden with flowers in the background. Winwick Mum pattern, West Yorkshire Spinners Flutter

West Yorkshire Spinners – The Butterflies Collection

Well, today is an exciting day and it feels like I’ve been keeping the secret for ever!  There’s a brand new collection of Signature 4ply yarn from West Yorkshire Spinners called The Butterflies, and it’s...

Red and pink knitting needle cases with sheep designs, red knitting needles, colourful yarn balls, and a wooden background. Cozy and creative vibe. KnitPro Zing DPN review

KnitPro Zing Starter DPN Set Review

One of the things that I love best about knitting socks is that there’s a needle type for everyone, no matter what your knitting style might be.  That’s the reason that I wrote my Winwick...