Monthly Archives: February 2012

Why I knit socks

Posted on February 23, 2012 by

The knitters that I know tend to fall into two discrete camps -  those, like me who are addicted to knitting socks and can’t resist new sock yarn (even though they’ve got a large stash at home) and those who … Continue reading →

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Welcome to the World

Posted on February 18, 2012 by

The latest Knit ‘n’ Caboodle knitting kit is inspired by one of my favourite novels: ”Welcome to the World, Baby Girl” by Fannie Flagg. The novel features Dena Nordstrom, a popular newscaster in 1970s America, who falls ill and returns to … Continue reading →

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Ta – dah!! My first Killing is complete

Posted on February 17, 2012 by

Well – I’ve done it!! Last night I finished the ‘Killing’ sweater. I was so pleased that I had to try it on even before pressing it ( a terrible knitting sin, I know):  I have to say that the … Continue reading →

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The yoke’s on me…..

Posted on February 13, 2012 by

Sorry for the dreadful pun in the title but, having finally reached the start of the yoke on the’Killing’ sweater, I just couldn’t resist. This has been my first large project for a while as knitting socks and mittens has … Continue reading →

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Killing in progress

Posted on February 9, 2012 by

Progress on the ‘Killing’ sweater was slower than expected yesterday due to the last minute confirmation that the book group would be meeting at my house (we’d held off making a decision until we were sure that it wouldn’t snow). … Continue reading →

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Tempted by the sunshine

Posted on February 7, 2012 by

I was driving back from posting orders this afternoon (it’s a six mile round trip as the post office in the village is only open on Monday, Wednesday and Friday) – and I was struck by the beauty of the countryside … Continue reading →

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Making a Killing

Posted on February 6, 2012 by

Hi Folks, sorry that I’ve not blogged for a while – I just don’t know where the time goes. I do know that there never seems to be enough time to knit – but still, I’m grateful that I can … Continue reading →

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