In a post in 2018 I reviewed the book Slow Knitting by Hannah Thiessen. I recently returned to this book and it sparked new ways of thinking – about knitting and life in general. I shared my thoughts in three posts in my Facebook group and thought I would share it with you. Slow Knitting (part 1) One of …
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A few weeks ago, I was asked if I would consider changing Oatmeal cardigan (Oatmeal on Ravelry) into a sweater or, as we would say, a jersey. In all seriousness, I had never entertained doing such a thing. But it got me thinking: why not? I started looking at Oatmeal in a different light. What would need to change I …
I am excited to announce the first ever Mainly Cardigans KAL. Sadly, for international readers of my blog, this KAL is open to Australian knitters only. Do not fret though, further KALs are being planned that will include you. If you are interested, then read on. The KAL will officially begin on July 1st and end September 2nd (although this …
It is almost the end of April and in Queensland the weather is finally turning to autumn. I cannot wait for winter to be honest. Cool but not cold weather will be a welcome change from the searing heat of our summers. I have started a private facebook group and would love it if you and your knitting friends would …
Today has been one of those days that has, in these troubled times, gone from being okay to being just a big sigh. The morning started like any other – coffee, the news read on my iPad and breakfast. All in that order and all good. Then, it started to go downhill. I had to be at the Dermatologist’s rooms …
What a month! Jackson and Manaia, our two Australian grandsons are on their long summer holiday break from school. Grandad and I stepped up to the plate and offered to have them quite a bit to help their parents and to save the boys from going to vacation care which they hate. We enjoy our time with the boys. We …
Spring has arrived in South-East Queensland. Today the temperature is in the early 30 degrees Celsius and there is not a cloud in the sky. There are also bush fires – a sure sign of the hot Queensland weather to come. I have been busy – not only with design and knitting but life too. Jackson and Manaia, our 10 …
It is winter here in Queensland, Australia. Not that you would think so on some days. Glorious no-cloud, full warm sun and me wearing jeans, tee-shirt and bare feet. I love our winter. I pretend it is summer and enjoy being able to get outside and do things without collapsing with heatstroke, copious drips of sweat dribbling down my face …
The month of April had its fair share of rewards and tribulations. The beginning of the month saw Peter and myself returning home from a month in Ireland. Ireland is one of my favourite places to be – not only for its scenery, heritage and people but also because it is the home of Glenn, Vincent and Gabriel, our son …
Even the name is beautiful – Cushendale. I am of course talking about the woollen mill in the quaint and historical town of Graiguenamanagh in Kilkenny, Ireland. We have been in Ireland (the Republic and Northern Ireland) for a few weeks now. The main reason for our visit has been to catch up with family but naturally, to visit Ireland …