Making
Project notes, craft essays, and the slow work of building things by hand.
I write about what I am making, how I am making it, and what the making teaches me. These are not tutorials. They are notes from the workbench - honest accounts of progress, mistakes, and the particular satisfaction of turning raw materials into something useful.
Winter Granny Square Afghan - Part 2
This granny square afghan got started in 2018! I'm glad to say that it's finished at last and I want to share it with you.
Lemoyne Star for Lexie's Quilt
Today's post is a video link showing how I make a Lemoyne Star quilt for Baby Lexie!
Sock Knitting Mistakes
I bit the sock-knitting bullet really firmly in 2020. As a scarf and blanket knitter, I wasn't totally ready for knitting heels around corners!
Knitting Socks - Ben Nevis Style
The very first thing I ever learned to knit as a child was slipper socks. That's a long time ago and I was never tempted to make socks again - until lockdown.
Winter Granny Square Afghan - Part 1
Do you tend to take a crafty turn each December? Crochet fits the bill as a winter craft and a granny square afghan is the perfect option.
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