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Handknitted Socks For Any Season
Hand-knitted socks are very warm and very snuggly, keeping toes warm and stopping legs from freezing in the cold weather. My daughter decided she would like a pair of socks after I mentioned I was going to make myself some. So, onto the net I go and look up a…
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Living with Alpacas
Alpacas are one of the most adorable farm animals you will ever come across. They are environmentally friendly, meaning their feet do not damage the ground, they eat only the tips of the grass and not pull it out at the root, they’re easy to train and love being around…
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Latest Project – Knitted Cable Jumper
As its impossible for me not to knit or spin, I decided to create a jumper for my partner. But, not being satisfied with simple stocking stitch, I thought I would create something a little different – A V-neck long-sleeve jumper with cables and pattern front and back. The fleece…
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Dyeing Wool with Food Colouring
There is nothing quite like experimenting with new ways of doing something. I recently promised a new baby blanket to a member of the family; they are having their first baby early December. She asked for a green blanket as they chose not to know the sex of the child…
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Precious Needlework – Creative Tapestry
If one is looking for a lifetime hobby that is easily portable, Needlework fills the criteria very nicely. From ancient times to modern day, needlework has played a big role in society. Many pieces of art are still adorning the walls of homes around the world, many hundreds of years…
