The New:

Tried to view the new Knitty Winter last night but I think their bandwidth got overloaded!! It's flying this morning!

First impressions - I like these......


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I was getting a batch of gloves ready for ebay and included these, but after seeing how well they matched my t.shirt and cardi, I decided to keep them. I made these a while ago now, one of my designs - part of my old knitwear business. I used to love making gloves a lot - they're a great way to experiment with different yarns and patterns.


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I collect Houndstooth pictures, did you all know?

From a 1959 Vogue knitting magazine......I can't believe this is knitted!! A-mazing.

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We went to our local Fireworks Display last night. Fireworks to the Sound of Queen! It was great fun.


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I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Ravelry! It was a thoroughly miserable weekend weatherwise but I didn't care when I had Ravelry to explore. I've been adding a few projects and photos and I think the links are fantastic. It's wonderful to have your favourite designer's works all in one place - mine being Sarah Dallas. I'm finding it all very inspiring, which is ( Read more... )

Finally, I think I've picked the right pattern for this yarn! This will be it's 3rd outing.


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Hurray! I received my Ravelry invite today. Quicker than I thought. Off to have a good look............

You signed up on July 26, 2007
You are #20943 on the list.
7467 people are ahead of you in line.
12126 people are behind you in line.
40% of the list has been invited so far

Getting closer!

I love this picture for lots of reasons - the fabulous knitwear with stripes, collars, pockets and tasselled hat, the motorbikes.....and the cigarettes. I love pictures of knits and fags!! Because you don't see them anymore. *cough* (oh but smokey knitwear is urgh).

The Debenham sisters on their motorbikes, 1925.


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Jitterbug Fruit Coulis - "Crushed berrries as they mix and swirl. Radiant purples, pinks and reds jump and twist. Splash out with this mid summer madness."


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