Category: Outdoors

Black socks with vibrant rainbow stripes near the top, displayed with wooden sock blockers. The scene conveys warmth and comfort.

After the Solstice

It’s the day after the Summer Solstice and the longest day has passed – the shortest day, for those living on the other side of the world – and now the world is turning...

Four skeins of yarn sit on a wooden table: blue, burgundy, multicoloured, and teal. A paper labeled "Ewe & Ply" lies partially beneath the blue yarn.

And it’s June …

We’re half the way into the year – I feel like I’ve blinked and here we are!  Of course the time hasn’t passed by in such a blur that I feel like I’ve missed...

A partially knitted grey sock with intricate cable patterns on wooden surface, featuring a metal knitting needle and red stitch marker. A yarn ball and fabric in the background convey a cosy atmosphere.

Hotting up

It’s another Bank Holiday weekend here in the UK – we get two of them in May – and it’s forecast to be a scorcher, by all accounts!  The weather on national holidays is...

Dried cardoon plants with spiky brown seed heads stand against a clear blue sky, evoking a sense of natural beauty and resilience.

Four seasons in one day

Spring continues to be full of surprises as we veer from light rain to torrential rain to hailstones to bright sunshine – all in the space of an hour or so and pretty much...

Bare tree branches form intricate patterns against a grey, overcast sky, conveying a sense of calm and stillness in a winter landscape.

Grey days

I got all giddy earlier in the week because the sun shone.  I even sat outside on the step in the sunshine and ate my lunch one day … but now we’re back to...

A cat's front legs and white paws are resting on a colourful, leaf-patterned fabric. The playful design contrasts with the cat's striped fur.

Lots of ta-dah moments!

I’ve had such a lovely week this week! Last week, I told you about the t-shirt that I was planning to sew and I really appreciated your good luck sent my way, and the...