Wrap yourself in comfort and style with Alicia Plummer’s Campside Poncho, handknitted with Merino Pure yarn. Follow along as I share my knitting adventure, from pattern and yarn selection to finishing touches, offering insights, inspiration, and a glimpse into the magical world of handmade warmth and beauty.
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Brioche Knitting: Mastering Miss B Shawl
Befuddled beginner to brioche aficionado! My journey conquering Nancy Marchant’s Miss B shawl, a tale of tears and triumph. Learn from my (many) mistakes, read for tips and tricks, and see why this beauty is worth the frustration.
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The Raxtur Hat – my take on Stephen West’s quirky creation
Seeking warmth with a twist? Raxtur delivers. This hat’s simple palette, with a textured mix of slipped stitches and honeycomb cables, keeps you warm while the adaptable earflaps offer double duty (snugly down or sassy up!). Subtle colour peeks out, with an invitation to explore Stephen West’s prolific world of knitwear.
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Buying Yarn in India & Knitting with Icelandic Yarn: A Knitter’s Guide
In this blog post, the Bee shares her experience sourcing and knitting with Icelandic yarn in India. She discusses the challenges she faced and the tips she learned along the way. She also provides a review of Lettlopi, a popular Icelandic yarn, and the Classic Cuffed Hat pattern by Purl Soho.
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