Winter Haven KAL 2024 – Week 4

And just like that, we’re at the end of January!  Well, not quite as it’s the 26th today and February doesn’t start until next week, but this is the last “official” Winter Haven KAL...

Winter Haven KAL 2024 – Week 3

Happy Friday to you!  It’s the third Friday in January which means that we’re past the half way mark of this year’s Winter Haven KAL (Knitalong), and if you’re one of those who can’t...

A partly knitted pink, red and cream colourwork sock on a stone hearth next to an open fire

Winter Haven KAL 2024 – Week 2

Hello, how are you doing?  It only seems like five minutes since I wrote last week’s post but it’s Week 2 of the Winter Haven KAL already and I hope this this week has...

Winter Haven KAL 2024 – Week 1

Hello, hello and welcome to this year’s Winter Haven KAL! In previous years, I’ve written a “get ready” post but this year, I thought we’d dive straight into the KAL and I’ll talk you...

A pair of blue striped and cream colourwork socks on wooden sock blockers lying on a white wooden board. There are gold chocolate coins and gemstones in shades of blue and green lying next to the socks.

Treasure Socks – free pattern

I often get asked where the inspiration for my designs comes from, and it’s not always an easy question to answer.  Sometimes it can be something very specific, particularly if it’s for a commission,...

A pair of hand knitted socks in grey and rainbow yarn with yellow heels and green toes, modelled on feet against a tiled floor

And then the custard exploded …

Happy New Year! I hope that whatever you were doing over the Christmas and New Year period, and whether you celebrated or not, you were safe, warm and loved, and I hope that 2024...