Category: Knitting

A vibrant, leaf-patterned fabric lies on a wooden table with sewing tools. Black scissors, a yellow measuring tape, and a tin of pins convey a crafting theme.

Happy Saturday

Hello, hello, I hope you have a lovely weekend planned, and here we are on Saturday morning with it still stretching out in front of us.  The sun is shining for the first time...

A charming cobblestone street lined with historic buildings and colourful shopfronts. People walk under a clear sky, creating a lively, inviting atmosphere.

Big city, small city

It seems like such a long time ago now, but today’s post is about two cities that I visited in January.  One is in Scotland and one is in England, and even though they...

Black socks with red toes and small colourful paperclips as row markers lie on a wooden surface. Beside them, a lit candle and a red poinsettia add warmth and festivity.

I wish it could be Christmas …

in about three weeks’ time as I might actually be ready by then! 🤣 Oh my goodness, it’s been a few weeks since I’ve had a minute to chat to you – how are...

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...