A knitted jumper

My newly finished knitted jumper

I knitted myself a jumper. I've crocheted for years and years but never really tried knitting until this year. I made myself the same jumper I knitted for Elizabeth but in a different colour. She said she wouldn't mind if we had matching jumpers. It's very satisfying to make something with your own hands. Machinery… Continue reading A knitted jumper

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 with them. Last weekend I discovered the magnificent yarn of J.C Rennie, one of Scotland's last woollen mills. There's something about a beautiful yarn that… Continue reading Comfy socks on a deserted island

My new obsession: blankets

Blankets: they need a higher profile. The world needs more blankets. Lately I have become a bit obsessed with blankets. I love my tartan skirt so much - and it's basically a big woolly blanket - that I decided to get myself another. Here's the new one: A close-up of the fabric since my photo isn't very… Continue reading My new obsession: blankets

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