Knitting, fashion & history intertwined
Searching through my library of vintage craft books earlier today I came across an intriguing essay published as part of The Pictorial Guide to Modern Home Needlecraft (Odhams Press – 1938). Entitled A Chat On Good Grooming it explains how … Read More
Over on my ravelry group we have just had a little competition where participants named their favourite Susan Crawford or A Stitch in Time design and why. I have really enjoyed reading all the comments and getting an idea what … Read More
It dawned on me yesterday that I haven’t ‘officially’ announced the publication of the Wartime Farm Sleeveless Pullover. I’m sure most regular readers will already know that it is now available to download but in case you didn’t, it can … Read More
A design I have been very excited to see released is now available! It is part of the second Fyberspates Scrumptious Collection which was published yesterday. The design is called Darent and is knitted in Scrumptious DK in Plum. … Read More
I am beside myself with excitement at being able to announce that I am about to release the Wartime Farm Sleeveless Pullover pattern as worn by Alex Langlands in the BBC series, Wartime Farm. Photo of Alex Langlands courtesy of … Read More
In response to a lot of requests I have finally got my act together and created the Junior Christmas Jumper. This great little jumper is knit in the round from the bottom up, at which point, the sleeves which … Read More
Today sees the arrival of the first of several new patterns all featuring Excelana. This first design was originally available in Knitting magazine two years ago now and has now been rewritten, re-edited and re-knitted to use Excelana 4 ply. … Read More
