You know I love a free pattern and this is no exception! It is the free Litmus Cowl pattern by Jude Harper who is the incredible indie dyer behind Stranded Dyeworks - it is available to download for free on Ravelry (but I can't find it anywhere else so if Ravelry isn't safe for you,…
This week marks three years since I learned to knit, so to celebrate I thought I'd finally write about this jumper that I finished in May! I know I've written before about my love for buying yarn secondhand. This sweater I made in 2019 was made from secondhand wool and this sweater last year was…
Hello all, long time no see! I have a knit to share with you this week. I actually took these photos months ago and thought I already shared this but was obviously mistaken. This sweater is way too gorgeous to keep hidden so I am correcting my mistake now! For anyone who doesn't know, this…
Continue reading ➞ Sorrel Sweater – budget friendly alternatives to mohair
We had quite a lot of conversations a few weeks ago about whether my linen dress was in-season or not. Obviously it is in season somewhere in the world and lots of people said I could continue wearing it into the colder months here in the UK if I paired it with tights and a…
Continue reading ➞ Eco Benefits of Seasonal Wardrobe Rotation?
I started knitting this jumper in February, put it down, picked it up again and finished it at the end of August! The pattern is the Astragal Sweater from PomPom Mag Issue 30, and the yarn is retired Sirdar Flirt which I bought secondhand on eBay. I only managed to buy 400g so the sleeves…
I love trying out a new craft, it's just so nice to be a beginner at something isn't it? I still feel that way about knitting, with every project I learn something new and it's such a great feeling watching those skills grow and develop. I've been following some awesome punch needlers for a while…
Okay, I've got something a little bit different for you today. It's not *technically* a sewing tool but I think it fits really well with sustainable sewing, slow fashion and generally being an environmentally conscious consumer. I read somewhere recently (think it was Fashion Revolution) that the most sustainable garment in the world is the…
So it seems I have taken up knitting alongside my sewing. I have tried to knit before and made my mum a scarf one Christmas years ago but that was all I ever made and I certainly never got the bug to keep knitting! However, I have been following Abi - the Crafty Pinup who…
Making and Books 