Slip Knot To make a slip knot: Create an ‘e’ shape with the yarn, Pull a loop though the ‘e’ shape and tighten the knot If this didn’t create a knot, it is likely you pulled the loop from the wrong side. The loop should be pulled from the back of the ‘e’, picking up …
Over the last couple of months I have found my focus shifting. Societies obsession on ‘living in the moment’ has been a driving force in my decision making for the past 5 years. But with this I have also been afraid of limiting myself – like deepening my knowledge in one area would block off …
Changing aspirations, Reigniting old passions, and Looking to the future. Read More »
Let’s Start with the yarn… The yarn for this jumper was a hand-me-down from a stash clear out someone who knew I knitted was having. I know that’s a little vague, but when people know you enjoy knitting and think you are more likely to use the yarn than them, you end up with lots of materials …
Retro Pattern Adaptation – The One With The Stripes… Read More »
First, the starting point I found this shirt at a Kilo Vintage Sale last year in Oxford. I loved the vibrant blue colour and the retro black and beige square pattern. Unfortunately it drowned me, but the huge quantity of fabric meant I wouldn’t struggle to make something from it. I thought the shirt would …