Category Archives: Knitting

Clap!

Posted on Sunday, 4th July 2010 by Lou

As I mentioned the other day, I’ve finished my Clapotis [Ravlink] at long long last – it’s only taken me nearly three years! Although to be fair, for most of that it was languishing in a bag with only the … finish reading “Clap!”

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And they’re off!

Posted on Saturday, 3rd July 2010 by Lou

So, I’ve started my spinning for the Tour de Fleece. As I said yesterday, I’m starting with two complementary braids from Limegreenjelly that I’m going to ply together. I’d actually spun up half of one of them already, so I … finish reading “And they’re off!”

Posted in NaBloPoMo, Spinning, Yarn & stuff | Tagged fibre, merino-tencel, nablopomo jul10, photos, spinning | 3 Comments

TdeF Prep

Posted on Friday, 2nd July 2010 by Lou

As well as carrying on with the Big Clear Out / spring-clean / whatever, I’ve been preparing for the start of the Tour de Fleece tomorrow. I’ve got the wheel all set up, and the fibre that I’ll be starting … finish reading “TdeF Prep”

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And I’m Done

Posted on Wednesday, 30th June 2010 by Lou

Woohoo, I’ve completed NaBloPoMo for June. I shall give myself a pat on the back… and maybe check if there’s a “winner” badge or something. No big deal if not. I’ve also been seeing how I can do on the … finish reading “And I’m Done”

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Z is for Zips

Posted on Tuesday, 29th June 2010 by Lou

Even though I haven’t started sewing up the Menace jumper [Ravlink] yet, I’ve been thinking about the other Unfinished Object that’s been sitting around for ages and ages, and that’s my Chunky Zipped Jacket [Ravlink] which is knit from Sirdar … finish reading “Z is for Zips”

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V is for Volunteering

Posted on Friday, 25th June 2010 by Lou

I’ll be starting some voluntary work at a local library soon, helping people on the computers and internet. I’ve got to go in for a sort of induction day and an interview, but as I understand it, they’re trialling a … finish reading “V is for Volunteering”

Posted in NaBloPoMo, Out & About, WIPs | Tagged alphabet meme, clapotis, internets, nablopomo jun10, techy, voluntary work | Leave a comment

T is for Tan (or lack thereof)

Posted on Wednesday, 23rd June 2010 by Lou

I spent most of today on the beach, which was marvellous – the weather is warm and sunny, but with enough of a breeze to keep it comfortable. I sat and knitted, listened to music for some of the time, … finish reading “T is for Tan (or lack thereof)”

Posted in NaBloPoMo, Out & About, WIPs | Tagged alphabet meme, beach, clapotis, leaving the flat, local area, nablopomo jun10, photos, scenery, wips | 6 Comments

S is for Spinning

Posted on Tuesday, 22nd June 2010 by Lou

I can’t believe it’s come round again already, but the Tour de Fleece starts again on 3rd July. Which means I shall be spinning along with many many others for the duration of the Tour de France bike race. I … finish reading “S is for Spinning”

Posted in Geeking, NaBloPoMo, Site Updates, Spinning, Webby Admin | Tagged alphabet meme, nablopomo jun10, spinning, tour de fleece, upgrades, wp | 2 Comments

P is for Projects

Posted on Thursday, 17th June 2010 by Lou

I had a sudden bout of startitis today (the urge to cast on new knitting projects) but I’ve managed to restrain myself! Why did I do that? Well, for the last… oh, good while, I’ve been resolved to finish the … finish reading “P is for Projects”

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K is for Knitting in Public

Posted on Saturday, 12th June 2010 by Lou

So, today was World Wide Knit in Public Day (or at least, the start of WWKIP week) for 2010. We had a little meet up and knit in Princes Park in Eastbourne to mark the event – there were just … finish reading “K is for Knitting in Public”

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J is for Jumper

Posted on Friday, 11th June 2010 by Lou

I’m not very good at knitting jumpers and cardigans. Or at least, I’ve knitted them, but them completely failed to sew them up in two cases, and in other cases I’ve just not got very far on the knitting itself. … finish reading “J is for Jumper”

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A is for Ambition

Posted on Tuesday, 1st June 2010 by Lou

I’ve decided that a good way to keep myself going with the daily posting is to do the meme / exercise that I’ve seen on some other blogs, and do a letter of the alphabet each day. Obviously that leaves … finish reading “A is for Ambition”

Posted in General Rambling, Memes, NaBloPoMo, WIPs | Tagged alphabet meme, clapotis, icomleavwe, menace jumper, nablopomo jun10, photos, resolutions, ufos, web design, wips, writing prompts | Leave a comment

And I’m back again

Posted on Monday, 31st May 2010 by Lou

Oh dear, I haven’t posted for far too long! A billionty years!! Or to be more precise, just over five months. Whoops! I don’t know where the time’s gone to. I’ve obviously been busy doing… stuff. Yeah, that’ll be it. … finish reading “And I’m back again”

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All Hands on Deck

Posted on Wednesday, 16th December 2009 by Lou

I haven’t blogged much recently because I’ve been knitting. Which means I don’t have enough hands to type at the same time! I should at least be mostly done with the things I’m knitting as Christmas presents. Ahem. I might … finish reading “All Hands on Deck”

Posted in FOs, General Rambling, Music, WIPs | Tagged choir, christmas, damson gloves, knit groups, mittens, presents, shopping, singing, weather | 8 Comments

Let There Be Glove

Posted on Sunday, 22nd November 2009 by Lou

My “Damson Gloves” [Ravlink] are my current main knitting work in progress. I have no gloves, you see! I lost mine a couple of years ago, and it seemed silly to buy new ones when I could make some, so … finish reading “Let There Be Glove”