Please enjoy my video here: https://youtu.be/4g1v6ks3GFs Resources: Aran Sweater: https://www.sweatershop.com/blog/history-of-aran-sweaters Unisex Cabled sweater: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/unisex-cabled-sweaters-9465 Telluride Aran: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/telluride-aran My Favourite Things Knitwear https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/my-favourite-things-knitwear The Louvre Sweater https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/louvre-sweater The Dude Blog: https://dudejellies.com/the-dudes-sweater/ The Knitter’s Dude: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/the-knitters-dude The Little Dude: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/the-little-dude Monroe’s Beach Cardigan replica: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/monroe-beach-cardigan-replica The Pussy hat Project info: https://www.pussyhatproject.com/ Pussy hat in the round: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/pussy-hat-in-the-round ... Continue Reading →
Leaving nesting materials out for the birds: Making a yarn basket
See why and how I made a little yarn basket to hold fibre scraps to help the birds build their nests. I once made this decoy wasps nest to help deter wasps from making a nest on my property. It's made from pure wool so recently I was surprised to see a bluetit grabbing a... Continue Reading →
Handmade car accesories FREE knitting Pattern
Below are how I made a couple of accessories I knitted for my car. Simple cup holder coaster. Knitted Car buckets for storage. Cup holder storage. These are useful to keep the bottom of car cup holders clean from spills and dust and take under 10 minutes to make. Please note, the following directions are... Continue Reading →
7 Life skills to master as an aspiring homesteader
Time to read: 5 minutes Homesteading Life Skills: Embarking on a Journey Towards Self-Sufficiency In modern life, convenience is often valued above all. However, a growing number of individuals are taking a step back and rediscovering the profound satisfaction and personal growth that comes from adopting a homesteading lifestyle, whatever home/life circumstances they find themselves... Continue Reading →
Representation of People of colour in crafts
The following article is a piece I wrote for the Roots and Stitches collective. The website has since been removed so I have decided to share my opinions and experience of being a person of colour in the knitting and fiber arts world. The article was first published in March 2023, and since, I have... Continue Reading →
How to get your Mediterranean or Russian tortoise to eat: some things to check
Time to read: 8 minutes Whether you are a new or experienced tortoise owner, it can be worrying when your tortoise stops eating or refuses the food you feed him. Rest assured though, because this can be a common problem and one that I experienced in the past when I first got my tortoise. My... Continue Reading →
Learning to throw my own ceramics
I recently found a potter called Shannon who runs The Crafting Chicken, a pottery shop and studio where she sells her handmade ceramics and offers affordable 1:1 and 2:1 wheel throwing classes. This has always been something I have wanted to learn so I booked myself a day off work for "personal development" and booked... Continue Reading →
5 Organic ways to deter birds and insects when they present a nuisance in the garden
Isn't nature wonderful? Yes, it is. But sometimes, we have to deal with the pests destroying our efforts in the garden. If, like me, you do not use insecticides or other toxic chemicals and devices to deter birds and other pests, you may be interested in ways in which I have tried to protect my... Continue Reading →
Citrus plant care UPDATE
A tough winter had left my once healthy and productive lime plant looking sad and pretty battered (I was even on the verge of chopping it down and composting it, but my husband convinced me to keep it.). After 2 months of following a consistent care regimen detailed here, my lime plant is looking so... Continue Reading →