Winter, recycled cashmere, and soup

Rachel smiling while wearing her second-hand red cashmere hand-knitted jumper.

We woke to our first frost this morning. It's very late in the season to only be getting a frost now. It has been the mildest autumn since we moved here with most daytime temperatures in double digits still. For the first time I was a little sad when summer ended as I've so enjoyed… Continue reading Winter, recycled cashmere, and soup

How to crochet a jumper without a pattern

Image of Elizabeth in crochet jumper

I don't really like reading manuals or following recipes. I prefer to stick my hands in the mud and get dirty without having to follow a cookbook. One of the nice things about crochet is you can make a jumper in rounds and measure it on the body as you go. I recently completed a jumper for… Continue reading How to crochet a jumper without a pattern

Textured Jumper Crochet Pattern

crochet jumper

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 and soft and comfy to wear. I reckon it looks pretty good too. Here, below, is my pattern, free to all. Hook size: 8mm Yarn:… Continue reading Textured Jumper Crochet Pattern