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The Near-Perfect Crochet Book

September 23, 2014 by The Twisted Yarn 73 Comments

Oh goodness, I think I’ve just fallen in love. (Apologies Stoic Spouse, for this small lapse in fidelity.)

But it’s love. You know, the sort of love that gets mightily on your friends’ nerves, and which results in a structurally-unsound pile of unwashed laundry because who needs to worry about the mundanities of regular life when you’re in lurrrrve? Like many such love affairs, its start wasn’t so very auspicious. I discovered that there was a book all about how to join crochet shapes together. Sounds a little… dull, no? Worthy and relevant, yes, but deeply dull.

Just how wrong can a lass be?

Pretty freakin’ wrong, it seems. I have this book (and I paid for it – nobody’s twisted the arm of The Twisted Yarn to say nice stuff).

Connect The Shapes
Connect The Shapes

And, once you look past the unprepossessing title, it’s rather fabulously awesome as a general crochet manual for anyone who’s beyond the getting-the-hang-of-granny-squares stage. (People! If you’re not already there, please hurry up and get past that stage, so that you can enjoy the wonders of this book!) Yes, it does have some measured, sensible advice about attaching separate motifs, and about join-as-you-go, and about motifs where joining is inherent in the design, like a network of lily-pads across a pond. (I know, lily-pads aren’t really joined, but it’s hard to come up with decent analogies whilst being climbed by the Toddler Twinnage.) But that’s not the stuff that had me drooling just a little on its previously pristine pages. Look at these beauties!

crochet collage

What I like, other than its sheer yarn-porn potential, is the fact that for every single design there are written instructions, and a chart, and a photograph of the result, between which you’re pretty much guaranteed to produce something decent. Here’s one I made:-

I love this swirling 3-d design. :-)
I love this swirling 3-d design. 🙂

I found this book when I was looking for something that would help me with overlay crochet, or anything where layers of different colours are built up vertically, and I was sold as soon as I saw this:-

Pretty, no?
Pretty, no?

And there are some patterns, too. Ones that you might actually might want to make. My work wardrobe seriously needs this skirt:-

Definitely A Psychologist's Sort Of Skirt
Definitely A Psychologist’s Sort Of Skirt

Mind you, I’m not sure what’s so camp about this rug:-

Camp Rug.
Camp Rug.

Overall, Connect The Shapes is a feast of colour and design yumptiousness. It would suit a wide variety of skill levels, but as I said, maybe leave it for later if you’re busy embroiled in your very first granny square. I have to say, I’m still a little intimidated by the BPtr7tog, whatever that is:-

Scary Beast
Scary Beast

The Stoic Spouse thinks it looks a little like a formula for nuclear fission and assumes that I’m crocheting a nuclear bomb. But maybe he senses my infidelity and is feeling twitchy.

AUTHOR’S NOTE: No husbands were harmed in the making of this blog post. The Stoic Spouse has read and fully approved its content, and still seems to be on speaking terms with me. 🙂

Filed Under: Crochet Tagged With: advanced crochet, book review, Connect the shapes, crochet, crochet motifs, Edie Eckman, granny squares, Joining crochet motifs, learning crochet, yarn porn

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Comments

  1. abidazz83 says

    September 23, 2014 at 7:58 pm

    WOW WOW and WOW! I’m loving this book I’m going to have to put this on my Christmas wish list I think! Great Job on the one you did, I love that design, the possibilities are endless too aren’t they?! I can understand why your raving about it!! (They should now refund you the price as you said such nice things about it hahah)

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      September 24, 2014 at 6:53 pm

      Ha ha yes, I should show the publisher the comments on this thread and say, ‘Look! Sales! Now refund my money!’ 🙂

      Reply
  2. thecontentedcrafter says

    September 23, 2014 at 8:12 pm

    I’ve been hanging out, waiting for this blog post and immediately I saw it in my email I ignored all the friendly chatty items from friends and family, a squillion blog posts waiting to be read, the possibility of bargains to be had from the infinite number of stores who email me regularly, not to mention the hours of happy trolling through Trademe for the latest arty supplies…….. Oh no, I rushed right over here to discover the must have yarn book of the decade – and now feel extremely intimidated!

    It all looks very high level decipher ability. You, being a gal who writes her own mandala patterns, can obviously swing her way happily through diagrams and maps. I, alas, am a gal who needs sc2, slst1, change colour, turn, sc2, slst1 etc. I know what tr7tog means, but BP? British petroleum, back peddle, back something starting with ‘P’ ………… my head hurts!!

    Oh Twisted – I’ve lost all my crochet confidence. Please tell me she includes ‘sc2, slst1’ and so on. If she does I’ll rush out and purchase me a copy and learn lots of new skills 🙂

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      September 24, 2014 at 7:09 pm

      It’s fine, honestly, her instructions are clear. I’m not a skilled crocheter (but am working on learning). What on earth is tr7tog? See, you now more than me!
      On a more serious note, I am struggling a little with the UK Post Office. Do you remember ages ago that I said I’d send you an illuminated crochet hook (if you still want it!) I hope you don’t mind, by the way. Anyway, I’ve read, and re-read the list of banned items on the British Post Office, and I’m still confused. Basically, some batteries are permitted to be sent in some circumstances. I really can’t work out whether I can send this hook or not. Sigh.

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      • thecontentedcrafter says

        September 24, 2014 at 7:48 pm

        Really? Then I must purchase said book immediately! How exciting 🙂 I forget that you are not a whizz at everything – or that you claim so any way. I think anyone who works, raises a twinnage, does up an old brewery and still finds time to knit and crochet is a whizz – full stop!! Accept it gracefully please.

        We have discovered that by sending items as ‘craft accessories’ [which is true] they come through safely. Writing down everything the accessory consists of is likely to get the package confiscated just in case it contains a bio-hazard, illicit drug or potential to blow the country to smithereens. It really gets a bit silly!

        I say this in the hope you might send me an illuminated crochet hook that I can sqeeee with excitement over 🙂 However I completely understand if you decide not to!

        Hope the twinnage being quiet did not lead to any undue or long term damage 🙂

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  3. Hila says

    September 23, 2014 at 8:22 pm

    I am off to buy this book!

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      September 24, 2014 at 7:09 pm

      Enjoy. 🙂 It is rather beautiful.

      Reply
  4. lucyannluna says

    September 23, 2014 at 8:32 pm

    I have this book, but unfortunately school work & other projects have taken over, at the moment. Only back to school 3 weeks & I’m already planning projects for when my exam classes leave!

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      September 24, 2014 at 7:10 pm

      Oh goodness, I think I’d be counting down the minutes in your shoes. You’re obviously far more patient than I am. Enjoy it when you get the chance. 🙂

      Reply
      • lucyannluna says

        September 24, 2014 at 8:51 pm

        No I’m probably not that patient, I just have ‘shed’ loads of GCSE & alevel marking at the moment. It’s the craft that keeps you sane. Bye the way we’re half way through this term already, so count down is on to half term!!

        Reply
  5. Carole says

    September 23, 2014 at 8:45 pm

    That looks a lovely little book. I’m very tempted. I’m familiar with BP as I’ve done back post/front post stitches in my ribbed scarf. That BPtr7tog looks a smashing stitch to play with though.

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      September 24, 2014 at 7:11 pm

      Yikes, I might come scurrying over to you to ask advice, then. (Am far more confident with knitting than crochet.) Hope you don’t mind…

      Reply
      • Carole says

        September 24, 2014 at 9:44 pm

        Any time, although I’m more of an enthusiastic amateur than an expert 🙂

        Reply
  6. alohanoa says

    September 23, 2014 at 8:47 pm

    BPtr7tog??????

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      September 24, 2014 at 7:11 pm

      *shrugs* I’ve no idea, either. 🙂

      Reply
  7. Missy's Crafty Mess says

    September 23, 2014 at 8:47 pm

    Looks like a great book. It’s so nice to have a hubby that “gets it”. I don’t think there are many who understand the love of yarn crafts.

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      September 24, 2014 at 7:12 pm

      I’m not sure he does entirely gets it. At least not enough to even know the difference between knitting or crochet. But, being stoical, he tolerates…

      Reply
  8. mindfulmagpie says

    September 23, 2014 at 9:48 pm

    I’m about to learn to crochet; I’ll keep this book in mind!

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      September 24, 2014 at 7:13 pm

      I seriously recommend it (in case that wasn’t obvious!) Enjoy your crochet. Have your books arrived yet, by the way? They should be there by now…

      Reply
  9. mollieandclaire says

    September 23, 2014 at 10:59 pm

    That looks like a book I need! Looks gorgeous.

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      September 24, 2014 at 7:13 pm

      Yup, you need it. 😉

      Reply
  10. mountaingmom says

    September 23, 2014 at 11:00 pm

    Oh my goodness. That 3D square is stunning. I crochet some, used to do it a bunch. I may have to look for that book.

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      September 24, 2014 at 7:13 pm

      I do recommend it amongst the million crochet books out there. 🙂

      Reply
  11. mollieandclaire says

    September 23, 2014 at 11:03 pm

    I just ordered two copies. One for me and one for my friend Sam. I don’t know if I’ll be able to keep it for Christmas!!

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      September 24, 2014 at 7:14 pm

      Yay, just seen this update! Enjoy…..

      Reply
  12. bylalaknits says

    September 23, 2014 at 11:34 pm

    Oh my the twisty one is AMAZING!!! I laughed out loud at “yarn-porn” !! But yes it is ! I like to crochet but I am a Knitter. But your book makes me want to pick up my hooks again!!!

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      September 24, 2014 at 7:15 pm

      But it soooo is yarn-porn. 🙂 Pictures of wonderful yarny work to drool over. 🙂 Like you, I’m a knitter who dabbles with crochet. Enjoy, if you do decide to pick up your hooks again.

      Reply
      • bylalaknits says

        September 24, 2014 at 7:19 pm

        You are totally correct. Yarn porn!!!!!! Ohh I have projects I need to finish but once I do!!! Will look into it maybe even put it on my Xmas list!

        Reply
  13. atomickaleidoscope says

    September 24, 2014 at 1:16 am

    Amazing book! Where can I get one?

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      September 24, 2014 at 7:46 am

      Amazon. 🙂 Not sure where else it’s available….

      Reply
  14. Polo says

    September 24, 2014 at 2:40 am

    That book looks amazing. I think I need it.

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      September 24, 2014 at 7:16 pm

      I think you do. 🙂 (Jeez, am I wrecking everybody’s bank balances tonight?!)

      Reply
  15. The Snail of Happiness says

    September 24, 2014 at 6:27 am

    It’d be much more camp in more exciting colours… now off to order this book… and it’s not even 8am. You temptress!

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      September 24, 2014 at 7:17 pm

      Absolutely. Brown is NOT CAMP. You won’t regret ordering. (I don’t work for the author or the publisher, honest.) Enjoy.

      Reply
  16. sewchet says

    September 24, 2014 at 8:19 am

    Such an entertaining post and I can relate to everything you said! Mind you, it does look a little bit like chemical formulae/molecules?

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      September 24, 2014 at 7:18 pm

      Thank you. 🙂
      Or arcane, mystical symbols….

      Reply
  17. northmelbournemum says

    September 24, 2014 at 10:43 am

    Great, great, great post! Made me smirk. And learning to crochet is on my to do list – the swirling 3D design has helped it up the priority list!

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      September 24, 2014 at 7:18 pm

      Go on… you know you want to….

      Reply
  18. KerryCan says

    September 24, 2014 at 10:59 am

    Pretty wonderful! The design are so cool and not fuddy-duddy. You keep tempting me to learn to crochet but I don’t NEED another hobby!

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      September 24, 2014 at 7:19 pm

      This is why I’m resisting spinning/dyeing. I really would have to completely abandon job/children/husband if I started that. I’m sure you could do a LITTLE crochet, though……..

      Reply
  19. jackallcraft says

    September 24, 2014 at 11:50 am

    The swirly one looks fun, and the join on the two little triangles looks so neat. I’ve been in the middle of a shawl for ages which uses Back Post and Front Post stitches, but that BPtr7tog looks like quite a stitch!

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    • The Twisted Yarn says

      September 24, 2014 at 7:19 pm

      So is the back post / front post thing difficult? It sounds kind of scary…

      Reply
      • jackallcraft says

        September 24, 2014 at 9:57 pm

        Not in the slightest bit difficult. This is the pattern I’m working on http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/leaflines-shawlette I really should get back to it at some point!

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  20. Many Bright Things says

    September 24, 2014 at 12:17 pm

    I probably wouldn’t have looked twice at this book if I had just seen the title, but after reading your great post I am definitely going to find myself a copy! There are sooooo many crochet books around at the moment that just cover the basics, so it’s nice to see one that pushes your skills a bit, and shows modern looking designs.

    Reply
  21. sindhoooo says

    September 24, 2014 at 12:47 pm

    Awesome patterns! It appears to be a nice book! Happy crocheting 🙂 TC! Keep smiling 🙂

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      September 24, 2014 at 7:20 pm

      Thank you. Smiles to you, too. 🙂

      Reply
  22. Sara Crafts says

    September 24, 2014 at 1:02 pm

    That book looks so, so good. I LOVE that it is spiral bound. So many pattern books aren’t and I have to weigh it down with something so it doesn’t slam shut whilst working with my yarn.

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      September 24, 2014 at 7:20 pm

      Yes, it seems as though it’s been very carefully thought-out, both in terms of content and format. 🙂

      Reply
  23. sweetlittlewood says

    September 24, 2014 at 2:25 pm

    Thank you for the book review! I love it when book reviews pop up it make the decision about buying or not buying so much easier! Looks like another one for my “to order” list!

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      September 24, 2014 at 7:20 pm

      Yup! 🙂

      Reply
  24. bmary says

    September 24, 2014 at 3:11 pm

    That looks like a load of fun! Off to find out on Amazon! 🙂

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      September 24, 2014 at 7:21 pm

      Enjoy. 🙂

      Reply
      • bmary says

        September 24, 2014 at 7:22 pm

        Should ship to me in a week or two! 🙂 Thanks for telling us about it!

        Reply
  25. slippedstitches says

    September 24, 2014 at 3:31 pm

    Oh yes, this is a must have for my library. Thanks for sharing it.

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      September 24, 2014 at 7:21 pm

      You’re welcome. Enjoy, if you do decide to buy it. 🙂

      Reply
  26. narf77 says

    September 24, 2014 at 7:37 pm

    I don’t blame the husband. That last image looks like a mass of fish hooks all dangling to catch…to catch what?! LOVE those first motif shots! Gorgeousness and lust worthy and scrumptious and all of the “ious’s” rolled into a great big tasty well joined ball!

    Reply
  27. Nicole says

    September 24, 2014 at 9:27 pm

    That looks like a lovely book! But I too am scared by the BPtr7tog…

    Reply
  28. bamcrafts979 says

    September 25, 2014 at 2:27 pm

    Wow! I actually understand what BPtr7tog means! Never done it but I get the principle. Does this make me a crochet whisperer? Not sure I get bragging rights unless I can actually do it. Think I’ll have to buy the book. It will either improve my crochet skills or induce an aneurysm…

    Reply
  29. loramack says

    September 25, 2014 at 7:52 pm

    Oh my stars I MUST HAVE!!!!! How have I not found this book before! Off to search reputable sources to discover the delights of the swirly block!

    Reply
  30. A Crafters Journey says

    September 26, 2014 at 3:49 am

    I want this book!! A great one I am putting on my holiday want list. Beautiful pieces you have created.

    Reply
  31. Leonor says

    September 26, 2014 at 10:03 am

    I am going to stick my internet neck out and risk saying I’ve never cared too much about crochet, everything to me seemed to boil down to a version of a granny square. However, after reading your post, I stand corrected! This actually made me want to unearth my long lost crochet hooks and give it another go 🙂

    Reply
  32. Nannie4 says

    September 26, 2014 at 10:38 am

    Wow! You caused quite a sensation here with your new book. 😉 It does look wonderful. Except for the three ruffled scarves that I crocheted last year, I’ve not done much crocheting. That book has started talking to me….

    Reply
  33. sugarplumcrochet says

    September 26, 2014 at 9:17 pm

    This book looks positively delicious! I’m going to have to run and find this ASAP!!! Thanks for sharing with all of us!

    Reply
  34. Imelda says

    September 26, 2014 at 11:40 pm

    The patterns are not the usual grandma block. 🙂

    Reply
  35. daniellajoe says

    September 27, 2014 at 1:27 am

    Lovely book totally agree with you!!!! you have great taste, I hope your husband forgave you lol 🙂

    Reply
  36. oursewingpatch says

    September 27, 2014 at 3:32 pm

    I am in awe of your doobrie square it is a most beautiful thing and one day when I feel as confident with yarn as I do fabric I may give it go. Clever gal!

    Reply
  37. Knitting Nedjmi says

    September 27, 2014 at 9:39 pm

    Well I have downloaded three crochet books lately in hopes of getting ideas for my freeform crochet journey. To no avail. Think I missed this one and will look for it.

    Reply
  38. thememobook says

    September 30, 2014 at 12:31 am

    I have seen this book so many times and have almost bought it. For some reason, I never seem to pick it up. This post makes it even more tempting to run out and get it lol.
    Love the 3D motif btw! 😀

    Reply
  39. bmary says

    October 1, 2014 at 12:42 am

    Just got the book in the mail and you are SPOT ON. It is awesome!!!

    Reply
  40. bamcrafts979 says

    October 8, 2014 at 1:39 pm

    I bought the book but only after making it clear to Mr BAM that it was all your fault! He is well aware of your bad influence.

    Reply
  41. mediocremeg14 says

    October 10, 2014 at 2:15 am

    *adds book to wish list on the downlow*

    Hubby will no doubt start threatening to leave if I bring one more craft book into the house, but this one looks worth the risk! 🙂

    And that’s “Back Post treble 7 together.” It would be a monster of a stitch to wrangle neatly but not too hard to master.

    Reply

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#knittinginpublic #knittingandwalking #knitspo #knitspiration #novitaknits #strandedknitting #strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #Fairisle #fairisleknitting #fairisledesign #fairislefriday #fairislecardigan #garn #strikkedilla #strikke #virkning

We popped down to the New Forest for the day. The twinnage loved it. There was, of course, some knitting.
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#knittinginpublic #knittingandwalking #knitspo #knitspiration #novitaknits #strandedknitting #strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #Fairisle #fairisleknitting #fairisledesign #fairislefriday #fairislecardigan #garn #strikkedilla #strikke #virkning
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Today. I'm mostly contemplating shoulders (pic 1) and walking with the Twinnage and Stoic Spouse (pic 2). 
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Today. I`m mostly contemplating shoulders (pic 1) and walking with the Twinnage and Stoic Spouse (pic 2).
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Whilst I recover from surgery, I'm knitting another Äkäslompolo cardigan (that I designed for @novitaknits yarns) because I want one to keep! Just started the armhole steeks. The thing about having a rubbish memory is that every instruction comes as a surprise, even though I wrote it. 
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Pattern currently available in Finnish in the Novita magazine, but I'll be allowed to publish it in English in a couple of months' time. 
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#strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #strandedknitting #fairislecardigan #knitdesigner #fairisle #fairislefriday #strikke #strikkedilla #virkning #garn #knitspo #knitspiration #novita #tricot #tricoter #steek #steeking #knitwear #stashknitting #handknit #handknitting #colourworkknitting #colorworkknitting #igknit #igknitters #strikstrikstrik #heirloomknits #knitting

Whilst I recover from surgery, I`m knitting another Äkäslompolo cardigan (that I designed for @novitaknits yarns) because I want one to keep! Just started the armhole steeks. The thing about having a rubbish memory is that every instruction comes as a surprise, even though I wrote it.
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Pattern currently available in Finnish in the Novita magazine, but I`ll be allowed to publish it in English in a couple of months` time.
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#strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #strandedknitting #fairislecardigan #knitdesigner #fairisle #fairislefriday #strikke #strikkedilla #virkning #garn #knitspo #knitspiration #novita #tricot #tricoter #steek #steeking #knitwear #stashknitting #handknit #handknitting #colourworkknitting #colorworkknitting #igknit #igknitters #strikstrikstrik #heirloomknits #knitting
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I really should go indoors and do boring chores, but....
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#novitaknits #strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #strandedknitting #fairislecardigan #Fairisle #fairisleknitting #fairislefriday #knitdesigner #knitspo #knitspiration #strikke #strikkedilla #virkning #garn

I really should go indoors and do boring chores, but....
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#novitaknits #strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #strandedknitting #fairislecardigan #Fairisle #fairisleknitting #fairislefriday #knitdesigner #knitspo #knitspiration #strikke #strikkedilla #virkning #garn
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View from a sofa, as I contemplate ideas for a new blog post (that'll doubtless take weeks to be drafted and re-re-re-re-re-drafted).

View from a sofa, as I contemplate ideas for a new blog post (that`ll doubtless take weeks to be drafted and re-re-re-re-re-drafted). ...

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The steeks are cut and it's beginning to look a lot like a cardigan (apart from the lack of sleeves, collar, button bands, buttons, and a really thorough blocking, but what's a few details between friends?) I'm excited that the knitted reality is coming out pretty much how I hoped when I created the design. Feel free to laugh at my hubris when it all goes wrong tomorrow...
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#knittersofinsta #knitspo #knitspiration #garn #strikkedilla #strikke #virkning #knitwear #knitdesigner #novitaknits #nevernotknitting #Fairisle #fairislefriday #fairislecardigan #fairisleknitting #strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #strandedknitting

The steeks are cut and it`s beginning to look a lot like a cardigan (apart from the lack of sleeves, collar, button bands, buttons, and a really thorough blocking, but what`s a few details between friends?) I`m excited that the knitted reality is coming out pretty much how I hoped when I created the design. Feel free to laugh at my hubris when it all goes wrong tomorrow...
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#knittersofinsta #knitspo #knitspiration #garn #strikkedilla #strikke #virkning #knitwear #knitdesigner #novitaknits #nevernotknitting #Fairisle #fairislefriday #fairislecardigan #fairisleknitting #strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #strandedknitting
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New blog post at thetwistedyarn.com (see link in bio). Includes happy times with fellow Stylecraft Blogstars.

New blog post at thetwistedyarn.com (see link in bio). Includes happy times with fellow Stylecraft Blogstars. ...

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There's a new blog post at thetwistedyarn.com (or see link in bio). It's a little different from normal, as it pays tribute to my recently deceased aunt. But don't worry, normal yarny shenanigans will resume next post. 
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#copingwithgrief #grief #funeral

There`s a new blog post at thetwistedyarn.com (or see link in bio). It`s a little different from normal, as it pays tribute to my recently deceased aunt. But don`t worry, normal yarny shenanigans will resume next post.
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Places you can knit: in the rainforest! 
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Visited @livingrainforest with the twinnage, and spent a happy couple of hours spotting critters hiding in trees. 
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#placesyoucanknit #stylecraftyarns #stylecraftspecial #knitinpublic #knittinginpublic #knittingandwalking

Places you can knit: in the rainforest!
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Visited @livingrainforest with the twinnage, and spent a happy couple of hours spotting critters hiding in trees.
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#placesyoucanknit #stylecraftyarns #stylecraftspecial #knitinpublic #knittinginpublic #knittingandwalking
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Good morning, lovely people. Isn't knitting just the BEST distraction?
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#strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #strandedknitting #fairisleknitting #Fairisle #knitdesigner #knitspo #stylecraftspecial #stylecraftspecialdk #knitspiration #fairislefriday #garn #strikke #virkning

Good morning, lovely people. Isn`t knitting just the BEST distraction?
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#strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #strandedknitting #fairisleknitting #Fairisle #knitdesigner #knitspo #stylecraftspecial #stylecraftspecialdk #knitspiration #fairislefriday #garn #strikke #virkning
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Sunday morning stitchery, fuelled by green tea. Watching insects bumbling about amongst the #nomowmay grass. Enjoying @novitaknits yarn.

Sunday morning stitchery, fuelled by green tea. Watching insects bumbling about amongst the #nomowmay grass. Enjoying @novitaknits yarn. ...

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There's a new-yesterday post at thetwistedyarn.com (or see link in bio). But just to respond to people's comments on the post, don't worry, I'm not injured or ill! I was just commenting on the universe's general propensity to cause trouble!
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#knittersofig #knittersofinstagram #knittersofinsta #knitspo #knitspiration #breaconbeacons #breaconbeaconsnationalpark #ilovewales

There`s a new-yesterday post at thetwistedyarn.com (or see link in bio). But just to respond to people`s comments on the post, don`t worry, I`m not injured or ill! I was just commenting on the universe`s general propensity to cause trouble!
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#knittersofig #knittersofinstagram #knittersofinsta #knitspo #knitspiration #breaconbeacons #breaconbeaconsnationalpark #ilovewales
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Another day, another blog post. See linky in bio or thetwistedyarn.com.

Another day, another blog post. See linky in bio or thetwistedyarn.com. ...

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When life imitates "art". Note the little crocheted kitten beside the pond, paws stretched out, just like the real thing. I had no idea when I crocheted/knitted this chair cover that I'd one day be a kitten-slave for real. #blackcatsrule

When life imitates "art". Note the little crocheted kitten beside the pond, paws stretched out, just like the real thing. I had no idea when I crocheted/knitted this chair cover that I`d one day be a kitten-slave for real. #blackcatsrule ...

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There's a new blog post in town. See link in bio or explore thetwistedyarn.com.

There`s a new blog post in town. See link in bio or explore thetwistedyarn.com. ...

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This is going to sound like a paid advert, but I swear that it's not. I've just stumbled across a website called @YarnSub and it's awesome! You can enter the name of any yarn and it'll give you the best possible substitutions with a % match score based on gauge, texture, fibre, etc. See https://yarnsub.com and enjoy!

This is going to sound like a paid advert, but I swear that it`s not. I`ve just stumbled across a website called @YarnSub and it`s awesome! You can enter the name of any yarn and it`ll give you the best possible substitutions with a % match score based on gauge, texture, fibre, etc. See https://yarnsub.com and enjoy! ...

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New blog post at thetwistedyarn.com (or see link in bio). 🙂

New blog post at thetwistedyarn.com (or see link in bio). 🙂 ...

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I finished designing a thing. @novitaknits yarns are lush. 🙂
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I finished designing a thing. @novitaknits yarns are lush. 🙂
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Merry Christmas, people! May the coming year be filled with your favourite yarn.

Merry Christmas, people! May the coming year be filled with your favourite yarn. ...

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Public service broadcast by @thetwistedyarn! Steeks aren't scary.
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#steeking #steek #strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #strandedknitting #garn #strikkedilla #strikke #virkning #Fairisle #fairisletechniques #fairisleknitting #knitspo #knitspiration #nevernotknitting #knittingblogger #knittingblog #knitdesigner #fairislefriday

Public service broadcast by @thetwistedyarn! Steeks aren`t scary.
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#steeking #steek #strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #strandedknitting #garn #strikkedilla #strikke #virkning #Fairisle #fairisletechniques #fairisleknitting #knitspo #knitspiration #nevernotknitting #knittingblogger #knittingblog #knitdesigner #fairislefriday
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There's a new blog post at thetwistedyarn.com (or see link in bio). Just sayin'.

There`s a new blog post at thetwistedyarn.com (or see link in bio). Just sayin`. ...

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Have yarn, will travel. Today I peeled the twinnage off their screen and took them to the Cotswold Falconry Centre. They LOVE birds of prey, so this was always going to be a win. Fab day had by all. 
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@cotswoldfalconry #cotswoldfalconrycentre #knittinginpublic #knitinpublic #nevernotknitting #stylecrafthighlandheathers #knittingandwalking #cotswolds #strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #strandedknitting #fairisleknitting #fairisle

Have yarn, will travel. Today I peeled the twinnage off their screen and took them to the Cotswold Falconry Centre. They LOVE birds of prey, so this was always going to be a win. Fab day had by all.
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@cotswoldfalconry #cotswoldfalconrycentre #knittinginpublic #knitinpublic #nevernotknitting #stylecrafthighlandheathers #knittingandwalking #cotswolds #strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #strandedknitting #fairisleknitting #fairisle
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There are SO MANY swatches needing knitting for the book. I reckon I can show you this one in progress, because only the reverse will be visible in the finished shot.
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#garn #strikke #strikkedilla #rowanfeltedtweed #strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #strandedknitting #fairisleknitting #fairislefriday #fairisle #knitdesigner #knittingdesigner #virkningsprojekt #virkning #nevernotknitting #knittingblogger #knitspo #knitspiration

There are SO MANY swatches needing knitting for the book. I reckon I can show you this one in progress, because only the reverse will be visible in the finished shot.
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#garn #strikke #strikkedilla #rowanfeltedtweed #strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #strandedknitting #fairisleknitting #fairislefriday #fairisle #knitdesigner #knittingdesigner #virkningsprojekt #virkning #nevernotknitting #knittingblogger #knitspo #knitspiration
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Progress. One end of a bolster. Yarn is Stylecraft Special DK.
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Progress. One end of a bolster. Yarn is Stylecraft Special DK.
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Crunching numbers for a pattern for @stylecraftyarns . Crunch, crunch, crunch. I love-hate this stage. 
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#knitdesigner #stylecraftyarns #stylecraft #nevernotknitting #knittingpatterns #knittingpattern #yarn #garn #strikke #virkning #strikkedilla #knitspo #knitspiration #winterknitting

Crunching numbers for a pattern for @stylecraftyarns . Crunch, crunch, crunch. I love-hate this stage.
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#knitdesigner #stylecraftyarns #stylecraft #nevernotknitting #knittingpatterns #knittingpattern #yarn #garn #strikke #virkning #strikkedilla #knitspo #knitspiration #winterknitting
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Just got home from a really intense work-day down the psychology mines, only to discover these wonderful socks that the ever-awesome @buttonspickles knitted for me. They are very beautiful and very cosy, and the yarn is the colourway that I designed for Stylecraft, i.e. Head Over Heels in the shade 'Saltaire'. (I don't think Stylecraft sells it any more.) But these socks are just perfect and I love them and I'm feeling very grateful for my friends. ❤
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#stylecraft #stylecraftyarns #stylecraftheadoverheels #sockknittersofinstagram

Just got home from a really intense work-day down the psychology mines, only to discover these wonderful socks that the ever-awesome @buttonspickles knitted for me. They are very beautiful and very cosy, and the yarn is the colourway that I designed for Stylecraft, i.e. Head Over Heels in the shade `Saltaire`. (I don`t think Stylecraft sells it any more.) But these socks are just perfect and I love them and I`m feeling very grateful for my friends. ❤
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A yoke is taking shape. Yarn by @novitaknits .
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#fairisleknitting #fairisle #fairisleknitting #jacquardknit #strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #strandedknitting #yoke #yokejumper #yokesweater #knittingtopdown

A yoke is taking shape. Yarn by @novitaknits .
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@novitaknits have done a fabulous job of photographing my cardigan design. ❤ I HIGHLY recommend following their beautiful Insta page. Pattern out very soon. 
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#strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #strandedknitting #fairisletechniques #steek #steeking #howtosteek #fairislecardigan #fairisle #fairisleknitting

@novitaknits have done a fabulous job of photographing my cardigan design. ❤ I HIGHLY recommend following their beautiful Insta page. Pattern out very soon.
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#strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #strandedknitting #fairisletechniques #steek #steeking #howtosteek #fairislecardigan #fairisle #fairisleknitting
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New blog post! See thetwistedyarn.com or link in bio. Warning: contains personal inadequacy and failure.

New blog post! See thetwistedyarn.com or link in bio. Warning: contains personal inadequacy and failure. ...

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Decent weather for a run. Yes I do occasionally put my knitting down. The colours of this view are a statement, too.
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#running #freedomforukraine

Decent weather for a run. Yes I do occasionally put my knitting down. The colours of this view are a statement, too.
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There's a brand spanking new blog post at thetwistedyarn.com. Contains both veg-growing and yarnery. Link in bio.

There`s a brand spanking new blog post at thetwistedyarn.com. Contains both veg-growing and yarnery. Link in bio. ...

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New blog post at thetwistedyarn.com, or see link in bio. 1084-mile charity run DONE! (Hmm, not sure whether it's loading for you, but I'm only getting everything up to the previous post - 'Rollercoasting' - when I look. Strange...)
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@the_conqueror_challenges #running #charityrun

New blog post at thetwistedyarn.com, or see link in bio. 1084-mile charity run DONE! (Hmm, not sure whether it`s loading for you, but I`m only getting everything up to the previous post - `Rollercoasting` - when I look. Strange...)
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There's a new blog post at thetwistedyarn.com, or see link in comments.

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The twinnage still like to stretch their creativity on 'the chair'. ❤ I'm worried that this chap is repairing the chimney whilst the fire is lit and smoke is emerging!

The twinnage still like to stretch their creativity on `the chair`. ❤ I`m worried that this chap is repairing the chimney whilst the fire is lit and smoke is emerging! ...

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New blog post at thetwistedyarn.com,  or see linky in comments..

New blog post at thetwistedyarn.com, or see linky in comments.. ...

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Reworking the 'Falling Leaves' cowl in yarn that still actually exists, and it's nearly done. Free pattern will be landing in a blog post near you within the next week or so.
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#strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #strandedknitting #fairisleknitting #fairislefriday #fairisle #rowanfeltedtweed #strikkedilla #strikke #garn #virkning #virkningsprojekt

Reworking the `Falling Leaves` cowl in yarn that still actually exists, and it`s nearly done. Free pattern will be landing in a blog post near you within the next week or so.
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#strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #strandedknitting #fairisleknitting #fairislefriday #fairisle #rowanfeltedtweed #strikkedilla #strikke #garn #virkning #virkningsprojekt
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Crunching the numbers. Crunch, crunch, crunch...
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Crunching the numbers. Crunch, crunch, crunch...
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