Inspiration for a hand made wardrobe
The Pattern Time to revisit the Fife sweater by Kim Hargreaves, a design for Rowan that is part of the ‘A Seasons Tale’ collection. First published in 2001, I knitted this sweater some twenty years ago. The pattern is still available to make, and it has not dated at all. Regrettably, I never wore it. This …
On searching through my sweater stash, I decided that it was the perfect time to revisit the Heather sweater by Kim Hargreaves. This beautiful sweater has been sitting in my wardrobe for many years without being worn. The Pattern Heather is a classic knitting pattern created by Kim Hargreaves, who is known for her incredible …
Falling in love with cotton silk Aran
MY HEADBAND INSPIRED BY DEBBIE BLISS I have never knitted small projects, always preferring the bigger, more satisfying stuff, like sweaters and cardigans. However, after sewing so much recently, I was inclined to indulge in some small and fast projects, for some instant gratification. Upon completing my Debbie Bliss Taking A Break sweater (see previous knitting …
Why am I posting about knitting an Aran sweater in July, you may ask? Has she gone mad?! The answer, of course, is that knitting can take a long time (especially with a complicated pattern), so it’s always best to start early. If you don’t do that, then you run the risk of the season being over before …