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Knitted baby blanket
Posted on July 17, 2016August 22, 2016

Knitted baby blanket

It’s a simple idea: Cast-on with 51 stitches and knit in garter stitch. Every right side row, reduce the centre 3sts down to 1 by slipping one stitch, knitting the next two together and then passing the slipped stitch over. After 12 rows in your main colour, change to a highlight. When you get down to … Continue reading Knitted baby blanket

Free pattern – mini rib and cable sock
Posted on March 3, 2016March 15, 2016

Free pattern – mini rib and cable sock

This is the baby-scale version of the men’s sock pattern which I put up here a few weeks back. I bought 2 skeins of the Uncommon Thread Tough Sock for the full size pattern and had enough left over to knit these little guys plus a baby hat to match! I’ve only gotten one sock finished, … Continue reading Free pattern – mini rib and cable sock

Stuff to do and a desk to do it at.
Posted on June 1, 2014January 24, 2016

Stuff to do and a desk to do it at.

My table is clear and usable for the first time in MONTHS! I am sitting at my computer like a civilised human, not scrunched over it on my lap like the last picture in a comedy ‘evolution of man’ illustration. Lucy moved in with me nearly a month ago :D and although the co-habiting is … Continue reading Stuff to do and a desk to do it at.

Now on Etsy! :D
Posted on March 9, 2014January 24, 2016

Now on Etsy! :D

I’ve achieved my New Years’ resolution and taken my biz to Etsy. Have made a shop and put 3 pairs of baby shoes up there. It’s a bit of a learning curve, I don’t even think I expect to sell them but at least it’s a start! They are super cute, and make lovely presents, … Continue reading Now on Etsy! :D

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