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Friday Roundup #17

Here we are again at Friday, end of the working week for some. With me on my own this week, I didn't get as much done as I had hoped. No weaving 😦 but I did do some knitting. I started my scarf in the Bergère yarn that I made my first knit hat in.… Continue reading Friday Roundup #17

Crochet · FO

To thumb or not to thumb

Ok.  So, would be great to get some advice from you readers.  Two hand warmers made.  Foundation HDC to start, followed by rounds of HDC joined with a slip stitch. All great.  I was thinking to just add some slip stitch around the edge of the thumb hole to neaten it, but thought to maybe… Continue reading To thumb or not to thumb

Crochet · Knitting · Weaving

Friday Roundup #12

Not much to say tonight, as I posted yesterday instead, keen to share about the new yarn I picked up at a great price.  You can read about it here. I have almost completed my lovely, soft chenille lapghan for the mother-in-law.  Tomorrow morning, I hope to complete the border edging.  Then it can be… Continue reading Friday Roundup #12

Crochet · General Topics · 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

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(Non)Friday Roundup #10

Well, I went to write a roundup last night but the iPad was down to about 5%, so instead I got my crochet out and watched the last episode of Doctor Who on my phone; getting ready for the new series to start on Sunday.  I don’t normally watch it, unless my niece is staying;… Continue reading (Non)Friday Roundup #10