The cowl for me is finished and I am very satisfied. The name came to me whilst admiring the lovely textured furrows and ridges made by the knits and purls. It looked like a fresh ploughed field ready for sowing. The furrow reference is from one of my favourite Firefly episodes, Our Mrs. […]
I am done! Hems are sewn. The belt has a buckle. All the fastenings are attached. And I love my new trousers. Here they are. Disclaimer: Although this is a vintage style pattern, I make no claims for authentic construction. The trousers have a plastic zip and the seams have been overlocked. Shocking, I know! […]
This is the last thing that was on my ‘Must-Be-Finished-For-The-Trip-List’ – a warm, light cowl. I had the yarn, a lovely soft discontinued merino and possibly alpaca in grey from Pear Tree that I bought at the Australian Sheep and Wool Show a couple of years ago. I searched and searched my stitch […]
We are going overseas soon for three months. I have been giving the travel knitting some serious thought. I must knit It must be a small project It must use just one set of needles It must be a project that uses local yarn It must be a useful, light item when finished. SOCKS! I […]
This is the first post. Let us begin as if you and I have always been here. I will tell you about a fine pair of trousers I am making. This is the first thing I have sewn for myself since my children were born, so I have a fair amount of hope and desire […]
