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By Rachel M Posted on March 21, 2021

A new crochet jumper

I made myself a jumper. The diagonal lines are deliberate; it wasn’t me stuffing up 🙂 I got the pattern on Etsy and it’s quite an easy one to follow … Continue reading A new crochet jumper

Categories: JournalTags: Aberdeen, craft, crochet, daffodils, pandemic, virus
By Rachel M Posted on February 21, 2019October 26, 2020

Comfy socks on a deserted island

I’ve gone sock crazy! I’ve just finished making a pair of socks (these are definitely not made in China!) and they’re so luxurious I had problems finding something to wear … Continue reading Comfy socks on a deserted island

Categories: CrochetTags: craft, crochet, J.C.Rennie, socks, wool, woollen, yarn
By Rachel M Posted on December 9, 2018

Christmas holly

Yesterday I discovered Christmas decorations growing over our back fence – holly. Holly is a native shrub in Britain and commonly used to decorate homes over Christmas. As a child … Continue reading Christmas holly

Categories: JournalTags: Christmas, craft, decorations, holly, wreath
By Rachel M Posted on June 17, 2018June 18, 2018

Meet Rambo

I just finished Rambo, the latest addition to our household. He’ll be proudly joining Wishart on one of our walls.

Categories: JournalTags: animal head, art, craft, crochet, rambo, trophy head
By Rachel M Posted on January 3, 2018February 17, 2018

I made socks

Ben bought me some sock yarn which he got in Germany on a work trip over a year ago. I only just got around to turning them into socks, but … Continue reading I made socks

Categories: CrochetTags: craft, crochet, socks, yarn
By Rachel M Posted on August 27, 2017February 16, 2018

The mighty huntress

I have just finished this rather wonderful crochet head of a stag. All he needs now is a name. I got the pattern from a fantastic book called Animal Heads … Continue reading The mighty huntress

Categories: Crochet, JournalTags: animals, craft, crochet, deer, pattern, stag, trophy, trophy head, Vanessa Mooncie, yarn
By Rachel M Posted on May 15, 2017February 16, 2018

A crochet hat

Our recent glamping holiday on a luxury bus was on an alpaca farm (pics here and here). I bought a couple of balls of the lovely yarn from the Bankrugg Boys and made myself … Continue reading A crochet hat

Categories: Crochet, JournalTags: alpaca, craft, crochet, farm, hat, knitting, yarn
By Rachel M Posted on November 6, 2016

How to keep your feet warm in winter

I get cold feet. I’ve tried lots of things like wearing thick socks and sometimes two layers of socks. I have lots of good winter boots but still I get … Continue reading How to keep your feet warm in winter

Categories: JournalTags: craft, crochet, leg warmers, winter, wool
By Rachel M Posted on September 13, 2013

Jorvik and the Vikings

York was once a thriving Viking city called Jorvik. Archaeologists in the 70s and 80s discovered the houses, workshops and backyards of these Vikings as they were 1000 years ago. … Continue reading Jorvik and the Vikings

Categories: Journal, PhotosTags: craft, crochet, Jorvik, photos, travel, traveling, Viking, Vikings, York
By Rachel M Posted on August 30, 2013

Possible practical applications in pure mathematics?

The place we’ve rented in York is unfurnished so we’ve had to find things to sit on, lie on and eat from. Most of this stuff has come from second-hand … Continue reading Possible practical applications in pure mathematics?

Categories: JournalTags: craft, furniture, pure mathematics, shabby, trunk, vintage, York
By Rachel M Posted on January 16, 2013

Textured Jumper Crochet Pattern

I have just created my first ever crochet pattern. It’s just for one size, small, but can easily be adjusted to fit larger bodies. It’s quick and easy to crochet … Continue reading Textured Jumper Crochet Pattern

Categories: CrochetTags: craft, crochet, crochet jumper, crochet pattern, jumper, pattern, wool, yarn

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