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No-time Knits

Where has the time gone? I had such great plans to knit lots of Christmas presents and here we are, only 15 sleeps to Christmas,and

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Today is a Pom Pom day

It’s always a good day when the latest edition of Pom Pom is delivered and, as it is only issued four times a year, each

Knitting myths and superstitions

I recently spent a wonderful weekend at the Lossiemouth Folk Weekend. Lossiemouth, a town in Moray, Scotland, was the port of Elgin and used to

The Night Circus and Other Magic

“The circus arrives without warning. No announcements precede it, no paper notices on down-town posts and billboards, no mentions or advertisements in local newspapers. It

The Start of a New Year

Happy New Year! Like many lapsed bloggers, I’ve started 2013 with a resolution to blog more often this year. I’ve always got lots of ideas

Reading and knitting

This month’s Book Group choice is The Shipping News, by E Annie Proulx. Following bereavement, Quoyle, with his daughters and his Aunt Agnis, heads to

Welcome to the World

The latest Knit ‘n’ Caboodle knitting kit is inspired by one of my favourite novels: “Welcome to the World, Baby Girl” by Fannie Flagg. The novel

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Laine Issue 25: Yarn Suggestions

This issue includes twelve light and relaxed summer garments and accessories, perfect for the warmer months. The knits are worked in a variety of yarns

An amazing blanket repair

This time last year a visitor came into the shop to ask if I knew anyone who could repair a crocheted blanket. It belonged to

LeicestersInstaYarnShow

Covid 19 has resulted in the cancellation of so many yarn shows this year but the magic of technology has enabled organisers to put on