Tagged: 2015

Twinkle Star socks – free pattern and tutorial

“Twinkle, twinkle, little star …” The Twinkle Star Socks are here at last, and thanks to everyone for your comments on the blog and Facebook about what to do about the outline! As you...

Solar eclipse

It’s quite an amazing thing to see the moon pass in front of the sun.  It’s also quite eerie, but here in our part of the UK it wasn’t a total eclipse so although...

Shreddings and seedlings

The sun was shining today after a foggy start so I decided to work in the garden instead of the greenhouse today.  It’s been quite cold overnight lately and my propagator is full so...

Mother’s Day

It’s Mother’s Day here in the UK. Traditionally, it’s a day when we thank our mothers for everything that they do for us. It’s also a day when we give thanks for grandmothers and...

Starry sock dilemma!

My starry socks are finished – but I have a dilemma!   It’s not about the yarn.  I loved knitting with the Sparkleduck yarn and am looking forward to starting on the other skein...

In the greenhouse

It’s Thursday so that must mean it’s Garden Day! Come on, grab yourself a brew and let’s head into the greenhouse, it’s a bit chilly to be standing outdoors today. Let’s start by having...