Ok. So, you know I can have a bit of a yarn addiction. Well, ok, maybe more than a bit. I received the latest update from Black Sheep Wools (a fantastic yarn store near Washington, Cheshire) which was showcasing this yarn from Debbie Bliss; Lara. It’s a blend of 52% merino and 48% superfine alpaca.… Continue reading Yarn crazy
Category: Knitting
Friday Roundup #11
Not much crochet action this week. I’ve been away two nights, and both blankets are too bulky to take with me. Plus I knew I would have little opportunity to do anything anyway. Last weekend though, despite having a walk on Sunday, I managed to get well on towards the end of the Never-ending Granny… Continue reading Friday Roundup #11
Are you an Inn-y or Out-y?
Nope, I’m not talking about belly buttons, but where in a yarn ball do you start your crochet or knit. Do you start from the outside or do you put up with possible yarn barf to start from the inside? As in the below pic. I know it can often depend on whether you are… Continue reading Are you an Inn-y or Out-y?
Project Hitlist
You may recall that I mentioned the ‘C’ word in one of my last posts - Christmas! You all know it’s just around the corner really, and with the nights drawing in and you contemplate whether the heating can stay off for too much longer, I know my head is firing up into present mode.… Continue reading Project Hitlist
LYS: Lellabella in Venice, Italy
On my last day in Venice, a must for me was a quick visit to the only yarn store I could find listed; Lellabella. I had walked past it a couple of times this weekend, but only when it was closed. Anyway, got there this morning for a quick look at some yarns that I… Continue reading LYS: Lellabella in Venice, Italy
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