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The Ivy-Covered Camera Knitted Camera Strap That Sneaked In Ahead Of The Post About Crocheted Christmas Decorations

December 16, 2014 by The Twisted Yarn 56 Comments

I know, I know, I said the crochet paper chains were coming next, but this post sort of barged in front. How very rude! Apologies on its behalf – it was badly brought up and has no manners.

So, have a seat and tell me, are you ready for Christmas? You are? Ooh, you’re well ahead of me – I’m so disorganised. I’ve got a good present idea, though, that you could knit for the photographer in your life. Or maybe you’re keen on photography y’self, in which case you might be able to use one of these for your camera. Look! Pretty, no?

It's quite hard to take a photo of one's camera. What do you use to take it? Hmmm. I was almost reduced to drawing a quick sketch instead...
It’s quite hard to take a photo of one’s camera. What do you use to take it? Hmmm. I was almost reduced to drawing a quick sketch instead…

The thing is, the straps that come with digital SLR cameras these days are a bit uncomfortable, and they’re not exactly beautiful. Time to do summat about this, methinks. What I’ve designed is a stranded cover for the wide part of the strap. And having figured out the basics, I was staring out of the window, pencil in hand, wondering what sort of pattern should be on the strap, when my idle gaze fell on the blimmin’ ivy sprawling up our garden fence. Must do something about that wretched ivy, I thought. So I did. I put it on the camera strap. Ha! That’ll learn it – I bet it’s scared, now. And for the other side of the strap, I doodled a happy, abstract pattern. If you want to create your own design for this pattern, I’ve got some tips here. Being a stranded design, the resulting fabric feels quite thick, making for a nice comfortable strap.

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Would you like to make one? I’m happy to share the pattern, in exchange for a steaming mug of green tea, if you don’t mind popping the kettle on. Ooh, are those some biscuits? Don’t mind if I do….

First, some basics. The finished work in the photos measures 73×4.5cm, and should fit over the wide part of most standard straps (but the length can be adjusted for any model). It’s knitted in the round on double-pointed needles (DPNs).

Yarn: One ball of Rico Design Superba Poems, in ‘Tropic’. (Yarn ‘A’ in the pattern below.) One ball of Rico Design Bamboo Uni, in ‘Ecru’. (Yarn ‘B’.)

Needles: one set each of 3.0mm and 3.5mm DPNs.

Gauge: 30s, 42r to 10cm square in stockinette on 3mm needles. But really, I wouldn’t get too hung up on precise gauge for this project.

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Right, off we go!

Cast on 30s on 3mm needles in yarn A. Divide stitches between three DPNs as follows: 15s on first needle, 8s on second needle, and 7s on third needle. Join in round. Fetch tea, and some of your very very best biscuits. Settle y’self in your comfiest chair, and put your feet up on a footstool…. or the dog…. or one of your children. You’re going to be here for a wee while, my friend.

Round 1: *K1P1. Repeat from * until end of round.

Rounds 2-18: As row 1, to create a band of 1×1 rib.

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Round 19: Drop yarn A. Introduce yarn B and knit all stitches around. As you remove each 3.0mm needle, replace it with a 3.5mm needle, until you are working exclusively with the larger size.

Round 20: Drop yarn B. Pick up yarn A, and knit all stitches.

Round 21 onwards: Begin working from the bottom right of the pattern chart (which I’ll come to in a minute…), using the coloured yarn A for the background, and cream yarn B for the leaves and pattern details (marked as ‘X’s on the chart). Work in the round from right to left on every row of the chart, with the 15 stitches on the first needle being used for the whole of the ivy design panel, and the abstract pattern on the reverse being split between the needle with 8 stitches and the needle with 7 stitches. OK? Yeah? When you get to the top of the pattern chart, pour yourself some more tea and start again from the bottom. Continue until you’ve worked the length of the wide part of the strap. In my case, I worked just over 1 ½ repeats of the chart, but your camera strap might be a different length from my Canon.

Next round: Drop yarn B. Work a round in knit stitch with yarn A.

Next round: Drop yarn A. Work a round in knit stitch with yarn B. As you remove each needle, replace it with one of the smaller 3.0mm needles until you are just working on the smaller needles.

Next 18 rounds: *K1P1. Repeat from * around to create the second cuff in 1×1 rib.

Cast off. Weave in ends. Have y’self another biscuit.

Wash and block. All manner of unevenness and dodgy stitches will magically sort themselves out.

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And you’re done! See, it wasn’t that hard. Anyway, you need the chart to actually knit this, don’t you? So here it is! Ivy Camera Strap Cover (You might need to right-click on it to get it to open or save.)

Now, are there any more of those biscuits?

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www.thetwistedyarn.com The Ivy Camera Strap

 

Filed Under: Knitting Tagged With: fairisle, how to make a camera strap, ivy, knitted camera strap, knitted ivy design, knitting, knitting pattern, stranded knitting

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Comments

  1. mrsmulkey says

    December 16, 2014 at 12:25 pm

    That’s gorgeous! I have the same camera too!

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      December 16, 2014 at 12:28 pm

      Thank you! (And you clearly have very good taste in cameras. 😉 )

      Reply
  2. Chris Scholes says

    December 16, 2014 at 12:27 pm

    You got me thinking, I would really like something to cover the part of my seat belt that pills and bobbles the front of my sweaters. This may be the answer. Thank you.

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      December 16, 2014 at 12:28 pm

      Oooh, good idea! You’ve got me thinking too…………

      Reply
  3. The Knitwit says

    December 16, 2014 at 12:47 pm

    What a creative idea!

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      December 16, 2014 at 12:47 pm

      Thank you. 🙂

      Reply
  4. Sew Hope Needles says

    December 16, 2014 at 1:20 pm

    Beautifully done! Appreciate tips for designing our own.

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      December 16, 2014 at 1:22 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  5. Tajana says

    December 16, 2014 at 2:17 pm

    I love your cover! Just beautiful!It is nice both as a gift and item to keep … 🙂

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      December 16, 2014 at 8:11 pm

      Thank you. 🙂

      Reply
  6. mindfulmagpie says

    December 16, 2014 at 2:19 pm

    So pretty, and so practical!

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      December 16, 2014 at 8:11 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  7. eclectichomelife.blogspot.com says

    December 16, 2014 at 2:22 pm

    This is a genius idea, not only is my camera strap uncomfortable, I have never liked it. So in the new year, my knitting needles are coming out, think I shall be using a ‘pop’ of red for mine. Brilliant idea as always Twisted.. . Love it x

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      December 16, 2014 at 8:12 pm

      Yay! And yes, the Eclectic version definitely needs lots of vibrant red. 🙂

      Reply
  8. bamcrafts979 says

    December 16, 2014 at 2:57 pm

    Oh dear. My hastily crocheted camera strap cover looks very inadequate now! I’ll have to knit (gasp!) a new one. Yours looks too gorgeous not to copy! 🙂

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      December 16, 2014 at 8:13 pm

      Ha, other people’s work always looks better. It’s like other people’s cooking tasting better. (That said, I’d be enormously flattered if you did make one of these.)

      Reply
      • bamcrafts979 says

        December 16, 2014 at 8:27 pm

        I’m trying to get to grips with stranded/fair isle knitting so this is ideal for me to practice with! Just need to get this pesky christmas present business out the way first though… 🙂

        Reply
  9. wightstitches says

    December 16, 2014 at 3:04 pm

    Beautiful..think you may have started a trend..my son wants one with batman logo’s (he’s 34, don’t ask! lol.) 😀

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      December 16, 2014 at 8:13 pm

      Hmm, interesting. Are you going to design this or shall I???? 🙂

      Reply
      • wightstitches says

        December 18, 2014 at 8:37 am

        lol..feel free hunny, I wouldn’t dream of pinching your idea.. :D..I do think it would be great to have a men’s range…

        Reply
  10. Missy's Crafty Mess says

    December 16, 2014 at 3:32 pm

    I love it. What a great idea. Now I wish that I had purchased a bigger camera. Mine fits in my pocket or purse.

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      December 16, 2014 at 8:14 pm

      Ah, but yours still needs a strap, I’m sure?

      Reply
  11. Map of Time says

    December 16, 2014 at 4:59 pm

    It’s beautiful! Love how it turned out.

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      December 16, 2014 at 8:14 pm

      Thank you. 🙂

      Reply
  12. slippedstitches says

    December 16, 2014 at 5:20 pm

    That is a totally perfect idea. It came out lovely.

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      December 16, 2014 at 8:14 pm

      Awww, thanks. 🙂

      Reply
  13. epicyarns says

    December 16, 2014 at 5:34 pm

    Awesome idea & stunning to boot!

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      December 16, 2014 at 8:08 pm

      Thank you! 🙂

      Reply
  14. thecontentedcrafter says

    December 16, 2014 at 5:47 pm

    I have liked this camera strap, since you first showed it – you are most clever! I’m a tad concerned about the amount of biscuits you are consuming though – we don’t want our Twisted so rotund she can no longer get her feet up off the floor onto the back of a kneeling toddler twinnage whilst knitting……

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      December 16, 2014 at 8:04 pm

      Ha ha. But it is Christmas. Surely a lass is permitted to indulge just a little…

      Reply
  15. Woollen Wildnerness says

    December 16, 2014 at 6:24 pm

    This is perfect, I need this for my camera strap NOW! Thanks so much for sharing!!

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      December 16, 2014 at 8:03 pm

      You’re welcome, and thank you. If you have any problem accessing the pattern chart, do email me at thetwistedyarn@outlook.com and I’ll send it to you direct. I do need to figure out a way to embed it in the blog…

      Reply
  16. narf77 says

    December 16, 2014 at 7:36 pm

    http://www.printfriendly.com/ You are welcome :). Er…I am SO in awe of this gorgeousness coupled with terrified at the thought of it. I have never, in my whole life, even contemplated attempting Fairisle. I am afraid from heem BIGTIME! As someone who hefts a camera around on bush jaunts in the vague hope of being able to steady her hands as she falls over logs and gets dragged around by overexcited dogs and has to steady herself from imminent doom with both hands as Earl tries to drag her over a cliff I needs me one of these babies BUT I am mortally afraid from heem 🙁

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      December 16, 2014 at 7:53 pm

      Well SOME of what you’ve described sounds scary, but not the fairisle, honest. You could do it!

      And thank you for the link. What I need is a way to insert a pdf or summat into a blog post so that people can access it. This is probably ridiculously easy and I’m quite stupid.

      Reply
      • narf77 says

        December 17, 2014 at 12:55 am

        If you go to that site and download their pdf button it will appear at the bottom of your page and people can click that button if they want to print the page out as a pdf. I do it all the time but I downloaded the button to my tool bar and whenever I come across a post that I want to keep, I keep it. Easy peasy. If I can do it, anyone can :). I am halfway to daft and most of the way to twitching when it comes to computers.

        Reply
        • The Twisted Yarn says

          December 17, 2014 at 6:49 am

          Thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you! Right, I’m going to try this….

          Reply
          • narf77 says

            December 17, 2014 at 10:47 am

            Fingers crossed it works. Not a lot of effort on your behalf and if someone wants a pdf of your post, they just click the little button and BAM…pdf form which is easy to save. I love it 🙂

            Reply
  17. jenpedwards says

    December 16, 2014 at 8:25 pm

    This is so cool! Now I’m thinking guitar players could do this for their straps… I hope you are having a super holiday! The gals in my knit knite group LOVED making the knitted trees from a square and we also did a crochet version too!! Thanks for all the inspiration! Merry Christmas!

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      December 16, 2014 at 8:28 pm

      Glad you enjoyed it! 🙂
      Ooh, genius idea about guitar straps. I’m sitting right next to my husband’s guitar right now….

      Reply
  18. annina-g says

    December 16, 2014 at 8:52 pm

    lovely pattern, you’re very skilled

    Reply
  19. E.C. says

    December 16, 2014 at 10:02 pm

    Magnificent. I’m envious of your knitting talents and your fast speed of knitting. 🙂

    Reply
  20. knitsbyjenn says

    December 16, 2014 at 10:33 pm

    As for putting up a pdf on a wordpredss blog… I’m not sure. I get around it by offering the button from http://www.printfriendly.com/. It allows users to turn any webpage into a pdf which is handy for when I want to publish a pattern.

    HTH

    And thanks for giving me another project to add to my cue. Lol. As if I didn’t have enough!

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      December 16, 2014 at 10:35 pm

      Oops, sorry I lengthened your queue. I know the feeling.

      Thanks for the link. But – and I know I’m being dim here – I’m still not sure where to put the original chart (it won’t really fit in a blog post) online. Am I making sense at all? I know I’m being exceptionally stoopid about this…

      Reply
      • knitsbyjenn says

        December 16, 2014 at 10:41 pm

        ahh. I save my charts as image files and then treat them like all the other pics. But I can see that if a chart is complicated and/or big might not work.

        Upload a pdf to google docs? Then share the link to it?

        Reply
  21. eastlondonknit says

    December 17, 2014 at 9:53 am

    That is a really nice design. I knit a strap cover for my camera too, as it was both uncomfortable and I really hated being branded by it. Mine is very functional, but not nearly so beautiful as yours. Maybe it’s time for a new one!

    Reply
  22. Cnawan Fahey says

    December 18, 2014 at 9:00 pm

    I love that scissors!!!

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      December 18, 2014 at 9:02 pm

      Shall I write a tongue-in-cheek remark about how you love the scissors that I bought for a pittance from Amazon and ignore the piece of knitting that I spent many hours designing and knitting? 😉

      Reply
      • Cnawan Fahey says

        December 18, 2014 at 9:15 pm

        Shall I confess that it was my intent to tweak you by the aforementioned misplaced emphasis? But, honestly, I do like that scissors….

        Reply
  23. jem arrowsmith says

    December 18, 2014 at 9:36 pm

    This is a great idea and a lovely design. I don’t have a big camera with a strap but I do have a guitar with a strap….hmmmmm – that could work!

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      December 19, 2014 at 8:31 pm

      Yes, I was having this very same discussion with my guitar-playing husband the other day. Might have to work on another design….

      Reply
  24. Katie Writes Stuff says

    December 19, 2014 at 12:48 am

    That looks roughly one million times better than the standard camera strap! It’s also good to know I’m not the only one runs into difficulties when taking photos of their own camera (not that it happens that often, but it does happen). “You mean I have to take a photo with my phone??” Somehow, it seems rude to take a photo of a DSLR with anything but another DSLR. Ah well.

    I’m bookmarking this pattern for future use. You know, once I work through the never-ending list of projects I already have on the go… Thanks for creating the pattern and sharing it, too.

    Reply
  25. Najlaa says

    December 22, 2014 at 12:04 pm

    lovely

    Reply

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New blog post at thetwistedyarn.com,  or see link in bio.

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A re-knit with a view in the Cotswolds. 
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A re-knit with a view in the Cotswolds.
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#nevernotknitting #knitinpublic #knittinginthepub #pubknitting #knitdesigner #strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #strandedknitting #fairisleknitting #fairisle #fairislefriday #stylecraftyarns #stylecrafthighlandheathers #virkning #strikkeinspo #strikke #garn
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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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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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The secret-squirrel knitting I've been doing lately? Well I can now reveal that the fabulous @littleboxofcrochet asked me to create two designs for their July box. 
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This was a ginormous honour, because their boxes are unfailingly luscious. I've loved being involved with the project, and I hope you'll enjoy the result! Don't think I'm allowed to spoil the surprise of box contents quite yet, but I'll show you soon when I can.

The secret-squirrel knitting I`ve been doing lately? Well I can now reveal that the fabulous @littleboxofcrochet asked me to create two designs for their July box.
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This was a ginormous honour, because their boxes are unfailingly luscious. I`ve loved being involved with the project, and I hope you`ll enjoy the result! Don`t think I`m allowed to spoil the surprise of box contents quite yet, but I`ll show you soon when I can.
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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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Another crochet-to-the-rescue post! Two days ago I had more surgery, to deal with the outcome of previous cancer-tackling surgery. They installed a clever wound-vaccuuming device which was fine but inconvenient to carry. So I crocheted a device-carrier and now, life is so much easier! Yarn by @stylecraftyarns .

Another crochet-to-the-rescue post! Two days ago I had more surgery, to deal with the outcome of previous cancer-tackling surgery. They installed a clever wound-vaccuuming device which was fine but inconvenient to carry. So I crocheted a device-carrier and now, life is so much easier! Yarn by @stylecraftyarns . ...

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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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Eight years ago today, I started thetwistedyarn.com. It was just a place to talk (and talk) about knitting. Gradually it became a place to photograph knitting and wildlife, too... and garden stuff, which led to the @the.twisted.garden page. Little did I know that my blog would lead to meeting you creative, witty, wonderful lot, plus a book deal, and some treasured real-life friends, a quarterly column in 'Simply Knitting' magazine, membership of the Stylecraft Blogstars, a TV appearance, and plenty else besides.
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If you're thinking of starting a blog, I have one very important piece of advice: DO IT!
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(I wheel this photo out almost every year. It's the cake that the Stoic Spouse commissioned for my first blogiversary. It was delicious as well as beautiful, but unsubtle hints have thus far failed to persuade him to bake or order any further bloggy gateaux.)
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#blogiversary #knitting #knitdesigner #knittingdesigner #nevernotknitting

Eight years ago today, I started thetwistedyarn.com. It was just a place to talk (and talk) about knitting. Gradually it became a place to photograph knitting and wildlife, too... and garden stuff, which led to the @the.twisted.garden page. Little did I know that my blog would lead to meeting you creative, witty, wonderful lot, plus a book deal, and some treasured real-life friends, a quarterly column in `Simply Knitting` magazine, membership of the Stylecraft Blogstars, a TV appearance, and plenty else besides.
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If you`re thinking of starting a blog, I have one very important piece of advice: DO IT!
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(I wheel this photo out almost every year. It`s the cake that the Stoic Spouse commissioned for my first blogiversary. It was delicious as well as beautiful, but unsubtle hints have thus far failed to persuade him to bake or order any further bloggy gateaux.)
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#blogiversary #knitting #knitdesigner #knittingdesigner #nevernotknitting
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Uh-oh. #knittingwithcats @stylecraftyarns

Uh-oh. #knittingwithcats @stylecraftyarns ...

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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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Re-reading this fascinating book - Interaction Of Colo(u)r by Josef Albers - whilst I write the chapter about using colour in stranded knitting for my own book. Highly recommend the Albers book if you fancy a really deep dive into how and why colours behave so differently, depending on their neighbours. 
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#strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #strandedknitting #fairisletechniques #fairisleknitting #fairisledesign #fairislefriday

Re-reading this fascinating book - Interaction Of Colo(u)r by Josef Albers - whilst I write the chapter about using colour in stranded knitting for my own book. Highly recommend the Albers book if you fancy a really deep dive into how and why colours behave so differently, depending on their neighbours.
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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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I usually just post stuff like this at my garden account - @the.twisted.garden - but I thought you might appreciate the colour. 
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Love this time of year, because there are so many different crops to be picked. Today: cabbage, beans, peas, broccoli, onions, tomatoes, potatoes, patty pan squash, opium poppies (for seed), plums, Japanese wineberries, strawberries, blueberries, and blackberries. Yum.

I usually just post stuff like this at my garden account - @the.twisted.garden - but I thought you might appreciate the colour.
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Love this time of year, because there are so many different crops to be picked. Today: cabbage, beans, peas, broccoli, onions, tomatoes, potatoes, patty pan squash, opium poppies (for seed), plums, Japanese wineberries, strawberries, blueberries, and blackberries. Yum.
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Kittens sitting in the crocheted garden. By the way, someone pointed out that there's a fake account pretending to be me: it's at thetwistedyarn_  I can't view it because they've blocked me, but if any kind soul would be kind enough to report it, I'd be very grateful. Thank you, my Fine Fibrous Friends!

Kittens sitting in the crocheted garden. By the way, someone pointed out that there`s a fake account pretending to be me: it`s at thetwistedyarn_ I can`t view it because they`ve blocked me, but if any kind soul would be kind enough to report it, I`d be very grateful. Thank you, my Fine Fibrous Friends! ...

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There's a new blog post at thetwistedyarn.com, or see link in comments.

There`s a new blog post at thetwistedyarn.com, or see link in comments. ...

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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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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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Fancy a new blog post? See link in bio or visit thetwistedyarn.com. @novitaknits

Fancy a new blog post? See link in bio or visit thetwistedyarn.com. @novitaknits ...

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Previous design didn't work, but this one will. This is FUN.
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#strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #knittersofinsta #strandedknitting #virkning #garn #strikke #strikkedilla #knitdesigner #knittingdesigner #nevernotknitting #fairisleknitting #fairisle @stylecraftyarns #stylecrafthighlandheathers

Previous design didn`t work, but this one will. This is FUN.
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#strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #knittersofinsta #strandedknitting #virkning #garn #strikke #strikkedilla #knitdesigner #knittingdesigner #nevernotknitting #fairisleknitting #fairisle @stylecraftyarns #stylecrafthighlandheathers
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Knitting on the rug beside the first fire of the season.

Knitting on the rug beside the first fire of the season. ...

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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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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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Places you can knit: deep underground in a cave!
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Places you can knit: deep underground in a cave!
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New blog post, right here: https://thetwistedyarn.com/2022/03/05/blue-and-yellow/

New blog post, right here: https://thetwistedyarn.com/2022/03/05/blue-and-yellow/ ...

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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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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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For those of you remember Robyn-the-robin (my cheeky avian friend who fed from my hand and generally bossed me about for two summers), you may be interested in this. Here's a fledgling robin who hasn't even got his/her red chest yet, but follows me VERY closely around the garden. We've just had a little chat over some mealworms, and I'm optimistic that we'll be friends. 
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#robin #gardenbirds #tamebirds #gardenforwildlife

For those of you remember Robyn-the-robin (my cheeky avian friend who fed from my hand and generally bossed me about for two summers), you may be interested in this. Here`s a fledgling robin who hasn`t even got his/her red chest yet, but follows me VERY closely around the garden. We`ve just had a little chat over some mealworms, and I`m optimistic that we`ll be friends.
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Knitting and walking in the sunshine. ❤ 
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Knitting and walking in the sunshine. ❤
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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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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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#strandedcolourwork #strandedknitting #strandedcolorwork #fairisletechniques #fairislefriday #fairisledesign #knitdesigner #knittingdesigner #nevernotknitting #novitaknits #novita #garn #strikkedilla #strikke #virkning #knitspo #knitspiration
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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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My implausibly awesome friend @buttonspickles has just published this sock pattern. This a woman who seriously knows her cables and her socks, so this pattern is worth checking out. There's a link in her bio for purchase.

My implausibly awesome friend @buttonspickles has just published this sock pattern. This a woman who seriously knows her cables and her socks, so this pattern is worth checking out. There`s a link in her bio for purchase. ...

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