There were plenty of things I would have liked to do for Christmas. I had visions of yo-yo or pompom garlands, a Christmas wreath, handmade cards, criss-cross coasters, Korknisse people (how adorable are these — unfortunately I couldn't find any corks, I think I need to drink more wine), a forest of soft trees, and [...]
Bad:
This is the state of the Jess cardi that I've been making for Mum. It looks pretty good, really. But it's a disaster. The pattern itself is great and well written — can't find fault with it. The only cause for the disaster was that I was being stupid when doing the yarn substitution. I [...]
I have had a hankering for some colourwork lately, so when I found out about the Stranded Colorwork KAL I had to join in. I'm starting with Eunny Jang's Endpaper Mitts pattern (and looks like I'm in good company, by the look of this list), with some Grignasco Bambi yarn in turquoise and light green. [...]
Belinda tagged me for this meme. It's been doing the rounds a while back, but I haven't done it yet. So here we go!
Four Jobs I’ve Had:
- paper girl (I was one of those ppl giving out the City Weekly magazines in the city)
- typist
- website designer
- domestic engineer (a.k.a. housewife and mum :) )
Four [...]
The library tote is done! The pattern is by Fiona Dalton from the Crafter's Companion book, and is very well written and easy to follow. I love how it turns out, and have been carrying it with me on my walks with Annette, whether it's to the library or not.
