Tag Archives: Betty cardigan

Green – the colour of inspiration

Posted on June 14, 2010 by

I am nearing the end of my time with the Betty cardigan. Working in a pattern other than plain stocking stitch takes its toll. Anything with a dense or lacey stitch tends to leave me with RSI. Long ago, I … Continue reading →

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Work-I-Mean-Yawn In Progress

Posted on June 8, 2010 by

Work In Progress – the Three Words of Death I wish I had a lovely finished object to share with you. After all, I’ve put the hours in. But I’m at one of those frustrating in-between stages. Oh, and things … Continue reading →

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Bits and Bobs

Posted on May 31, 2010 by

It’s a Bank Holiday weekend here in the UK, as I believe it is in the US. So the past few days mean that I’ve been immersed in domestic duties – mowing the lawn, cleaning the windows – and writing … Continue reading →

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My Big Fat Greek Knitting

Posted on May 14, 2010 by

I’m back! What do you mean, you hadn’t noticed I’d gone? I’ve been in Skiathos, a Greek island, for a week. Feta cheese, Cosmopolitans, Factor 40 goose fat – I mean sun lotion – sunshine, moussaka, cheery Northerners, sun loungers. … Continue reading →

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Simplicity 2599 and the Betty cardigan

Posted on May 6, 2010 by

Spotty fabric is spot on! Oh, I do love a spot of crass word play. Groan. Okay, I’ll spot now – ahem – I mean, stop. I’ve got round to using that lovely spotty cotton I bought from Saeed Fabrics … Continue reading →

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