A wooden table displays a swede, spoon, peeler, orange pumpkin jar, and burning candle in a pumpkin-shaped holder next to the lid, creating a cosy autumn atmosphere.

Monthly Musing – October 2025 – In my lifetime

“Did you carve pumpkins when you were a child?” I went to see my osteopath this week and we got chatting about Hallowe’en.  She asked me about pumpkins, and I explained that when I was...

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...

An orange-leaved tree stands out against the green of surrounding trees and the blue sky

Blogtober 2025

Hello to you, and happy October!  It’s the first of the month which, for the last few years, has meant the start of Blogtober for me. Blogtober is a challenge amongst bloggers to post...

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