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I have to confess, as did WoollyDaze, to being an enthusiastic sock knitter (it’s me that’s enthusiastic, not the socks). My initiation began with Wendy Johnson’s double eyelet rib socks pattern (if you’re going to start turning heels, why not … Continue reading →

As I was hastily writing last week’s blog post in the few minutes before Little Woolly woke from his afternoon nap, there came the ominous tinkle of breaking glass from the lounge. You will recall from an earlier post that this is … Continue reading →

One thing many of my uncrafty friends struggle to understand is why anybody would spend the time knitting a pair of socks when they can be bought so cheaply on the high street. I see their point, I really do, … Continue reading →

Let us be clear from the outset: while I made a gathered skirt that I never, ever wore in home economics lessons at school (or outside home economics lessons at school), and can thread a sewing machine if the mechanics … Continue reading →

A few weeks ago I turned up at nursery to pick Little Woolly up and found a notice on the door of the type that sends fear and dread into the heart of any parent. ‘Halloween party’ it said. At the … Continue reading →

Hello from the WoollyDaze household. Apologies for the radio silence – there’s been important things going on around here. Not least the number of birthdays that happen at this time of year, now I’m part of a farming family. Beginning … Continue reading →

I don’t like to think of myself as a follower of trends, but I am a fan of well written knitting patterns. Every once in a while a pattern is published that persists, and is reviewed favourably (7852 projects on … Continue reading →

After a frantic week and a half finishing off my lacy shrug in time for the show, I kicked back a little bit and contemplated the next item on the knitting to do list without any feeling of hurry. My … Continue reading →

I’m sure you’ve all been waiting with baited breath to find out how I did in the produce show. A quick recap. I entered three categories: A knitted item; A jar of curd (any variety); and A chocolate and Guinness … Continue reading →

The British (and in particular the English) are often accused of choosing to talk about the weather: do forgive me if I mention the rain last week. Throughout July, England was bathed in glorious sunshine for day after day, but … Continue reading →