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The Joy of Sock Knitting!

Have you ever wanted to knit something small, portable, and endlessly customisable but perfectly fitting? That’s exactly why I fell in love with sock knitting - even if it took me 10 years or so. There’s something magical about turning just a simple skein of yarn into a perfectly fitted, cozy pair of socks. If you’ve never tried knitting socks before, let me share why you really should give it a go—and a few tips to help you get started.

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Cover Girl

Speaking of socks! It’s not just this year when I’m drawn to socks, because I have the honour of being one of the cover designers on the upcoming Laine Magazine. If you look closely you can see my Blue Hour socks there!

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Mellow Shawl

Hello December! I’m late to the party! To start crossing things off from my to-do list of the year 24, I am today sharing the Mellow Shawl with everyone. If you are looking for a relaxing shawl to knit during all that sometimes stressful holiday prep, this is a good one!

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That hiking sweater

This post is the tale of that hiking sweater I was knitting in August, when I was getting ready for my first ever hiking and backpacking trip in Iceland. This post is also a bit about my new design Orgeat Sweater (aka the hiking sweater).

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Sweater Weather Pattern Sale

To celebrate my favourite season, there’s now a little sale happening over here on my site: The Sweater Weather Pattern Sale!

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Sticky Toffee

That dreamy autumn weather is here, with golden leaves all around us and frosty mornings that make us reach for an extra squishy and warm layer! This is the weather I'm dreaming about right now!

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