Knithappy

Somebody, anybody please tell me my daughter is having me on? This is a Bakewell Brownie and it measures 3cm x 3cm. If you are ravenous, you can order one (or even two?) from Starbucks

Chocolate double knitting wool and orange mohair combine to good effect in the latest BIG SWEATER on my needles. Tricia’s Chocolate Orange

Wool jumpers waiting their turn to be photographed. Collective noun for huge warm sweaters? May I suggest a cuddle?

An interesting, textured yarn does half the work for you! Thick and thin pure wool makes a loose structure and every stitch is original. Watch this space. The finished project is taking shape.

Love to see a Northern small business in The Observer

We love: fashion fixes for the week ahead – in pictures Ethically sourced British knitwear, wetsuits for hire and a football kit inspired by William Morris prints

One of my creations on a trip round Ireland with a happy customer .

On a sewing up spree, finishing the sweaters I have ignored in pieces. All are coming together now.

Smashing afternoon tea at Jean Muriel’s knit and Natter session. Lovely to meet Mandy and Sue, see Jane’s 70’s inspired crochet tangerine top and set Jackie off on an exciting new project involving Mohair and Alpaca.
My latest knitted Tee was much liked too!

So simple but very classy. Summer top to go with neutral linen trousers. Almost completed. Summer nights can be chilly when the sun goes down

Although I had a dip in the sea on the North Wales coast a few days ago, sewing up jumpers is keeping my knees warm during the latest storm. Hailstones as big as olives are battering my garden!

The Shortie version of the Big Jumper. Yes it may look a little out of proportion but check out the European catwalks as a midriff length and wide ‘too-long sleeves’ are all everywhere in Paris, Milan and Copenhagen. I think the Nordic countries make the most stunning knitwear.

So ethereal. An inspired combination of inner light and outer warmth