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Just a quick weave

All done. I now need to finish off the ends and give it a good wash and dry to full. Now it is off tension, the log cabin pattern is clearer. Once washed, it should be stronger. I love the colours, although, the light grey is more a steel blue when mixed with the yellow.… Continue reading Just a quick weave

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What to do?

Over the past week, I had planned to start weaving. However, last weekend, ready and able, could I find my warping peg? If you weave you know it’s pretty key to setting up your loom. I searched high and low, but couldn’t find it. So, the weekday starts and not weaving to show for the… Continue reading What to do?

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Shawl Complete

All done on the latest shawl. This is beautifully soft from the Extrafine Merino and Cashmere in this yarn from Debbie Bliss. I’m calling it On the Tracks because the pattern reminds of tracks in the front. The reverse is completely different and looks like ribbing from a distance. It feels quite thick and is… Continue reading Shawl Complete

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Friday Roundup #50-20

Some days, especially at the moment, I think we are closer to Christmas than we are. I know it’s not far away. But for some reason, maybe wishful thinking, I had in my head today that it was next weekend. Possibly and I simply desperate to finish work and drink the last few days of… Continue reading Friday Roundup #50-20

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Friday Roundup #48-20

The past week has been less about craft and more about sorting out new furniture and presents for Christmas. We’re doing a bit of a mix this year with most being given to charity and the lesser being odd presents. Our charities are The Dogs Trust. They have done a lot more this year due… Continue reading Friday Roundup #48-20