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254 Roses.

August 15, 2015 by The Twisted Yarn 45 Comments

Well if I can ever persuade our wibbly-wobbly internet connection to upload the photo, I’ll show you the 254 red roses (yes, I counted them, which was an awful lot quicker than embroidering them was) that I made on the front of the big-house-crochet-secret-project. I’m sorry, I assume you’re sick of me being coy about what this project is, but I really do want the finished, installed thing to be a surprise, even if you’ve seen elements of it along the way.

Ah, here we are. The little hamsters in the wifi box have run their wheels fast enough to show you this picture at last. (Can you tell that I’m not technologically savvy?)

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I know, the fourth window box isn’t finished, and I photographed it by yucksome artificial light because it was late, but I was so keen to show you that the front of the house is nearly done. Now I need to work more on the garden.

I feel as though I’ve been working on this project forever (‘Yeah, tell me about it’, says everyone who’s been reading this blog a-while.) I need to get it done, partly so that I can concentrate on the Cladonia shawl, and partly so that I can begin working on a new project with some yarn that’s just arrived. Have a gander at this:-

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Mmmmmm….. Now, this yarn is a limited edition multipack of all the shades we shortlisted for the Stylecraft colour competition. How wonderful is that?! I’m just checking on its availability so that I can pass the information on to you, but this colourful pack landed on my doorstep a few days ago and I’m about to get started on creating something knitty with it. I’m thinking a fairisle bag…

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Meanwhile, this weather! I know, it’s Britain and it’s August, so it’s only reasonable to spend one’s time sitting doggedly outside in rain-sodden flip-flops, trying to convince oneself that one’s wine isn’t being significantly diluted by the deluge from the clouds above. But really, do I have to play dodge-the-flood on my drive home from work in August? And then after chucking it down with rain for two days solid, the weather is suddenly all sweetness and light and sunshine, like a far-too-hard-work lover who’s all joy and kindness one minute, and then an emotional bundle of hard work the next, and then back to loveliness the moment you’ve finally resolved to dump them. (Yes, I once had a boyfriend like that. He is most definitely an ex.) Anyway today it was at least tolerably dull rather than actively soggy, so we ventured out for a Toddler Twinnage bike-ride amongst the fields. In the gloom.

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…which brings me to a couple of final matters. It’s a time of change round these ‘ere parts. The Toddler Twinnage have been so-called on this blog for nigh-on two years, but they’re no longer toddlers. In fact, they’re so far beyond toddlerdom that they’re due to finish nursery and begin school in a few weeks’ time. So whilst I’ve hung on to their wonderfully alliterative moniker for far too long, I guess it’s time to age their online personas a little. Figuring out a new name has been difficult. And whilst I adore every hair on their heads (that’s the only time you’ll hear me being sentimental on here), I’ve decided that they can now best be described as… the Tyrannical Twinnage. Henceforth shall they be known.

As the Tyrannical Twinnage prepare for school, life around here will change in many ways. I’m thoroughly enjoying writing my occasional column for Simply Knitting magazine, but it’s time to start looking round for even more crochet/knitting writing challenges to add to this. And whilst this blog will continue unchanged, I’ve decided to supplement it with an occasional vlog broadcast on YouTube. Because I really don’t feel like there’s quite enough crazy out there on the internet, so I need to add a little more Twisted Yarn bonkersness to the web. I discussed this plan with the Stoic Spouse, and to my surprise he announced (with a fervour that was quite daunting) that he will be my director and producer. He followed this up with a lecture on what is wrong with most YouTubers, so he is clearly taking this Very Very Seriously. You have been warned.

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‘Til next time, my fine fibrous friends.

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Comments

  1. thecontentedcrafter says

    August 15, 2015 at 11:35 pm

    Now that I can’t wait to see! I’ll be there among the first of your viewers 🙂

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    • The Twisted Yarn says

      August 18, 2015 at 10:03 pm

      Thank you. I hope you’re not disappointed…

      Reply
  2. arlingwoman says

    August 16, 2015 at 12:56 am

    I await the videos with genius direction!

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    • The Twisted Yarn says

      August 18, 2015 at 10:03 pm

      Yeah, genius direction but completely rubbish presentation. Apologies in advance.

      Reply
      • arlingwoman says

        August 18, 2015 at 10:52 pm

        Awww, come on!!! We know you’re fab.

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  3. nicolaknits says

    August 16, 2015 at 1:12 am

    Love the yarn colours. Love the description of the British weather. Can’t wait for the vlog/podcast!

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    • The Twisted Yarn says

      August 18, 2015 at 10:04 pm

      Thank you, on all counts!

      Reply
  4. Toni says

    August 16, 2015 at 1:22 am

    Oh wow, thank you for giving us something to look forward to in the vlogging world. That’s exciting. Now, those roses … they’re rockin’ that brick wall as only roses can. Quite impressive.
    Have a wonderful week!

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    • The Twisted Yarn says

      August 18, 2015 at 10:04 pm

      Thank you on all counts. (And have a splendidly good week, y’self.)

      Reply
  5. kazacrafty says

    August 16, 2015 at 7:23 am

    We are just approaching my little captain chaos starting school full time in September. This was our first summer holiday sans pushchair for 9 years. She’s not a little baby anymore 🙁 i don’t have to change nappies ever again 🙂

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    • Mother Twisted says

      August 16, 2015 at 9:21 am

      No more nappies? Hah! Wait til you’re a Grandmother………

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      • The Twisted Yarn says

        August 16, 2015 at 10:54 am

        Sorry Mum….. 😉

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      • Moke says

        August 17, 2015 at 6:36 pm

        I’ll be joining you soon Mother Twisted. Hope its like riding a bike and it all comes back to me! Moke x

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    • The Twisted Yarn says

      August 18, 2015 at 10:06 pm

      Kazacrafty, it’s hard, isn’t it?:-( May your little Captain Chaos thrive at school, and may you not shed TOO many tears. And as my mum says, there’s always the future grandchildren’s nappies to change…

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      • The Twisted Yarn says

        August 18, 2015 at 10:07 pm

        Moke, CONGRATULATIONS! And I’m sure you’ll re-figure out how to change a nappy pretty quickly.

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  6. kate says

    August 16, 2015 at 8:58 am

    Yay! I have recently ‘found’ podcasts and am totally addicted. To the point where I rarely watch normal TV- not that there’s ever anything on anyway! I can’t wait to watch yours. 🙂

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    • The Twisted Yarn says

      August 18, 2015 at 10:07 pm

      Thank you. (I fear I won’t quite live up to TV-standard expectations, though.)

      Reply
  7. debgarretty says

    August 16, 2015 at 9:15 am

    Can’t wait for the finished house! Looking forward to the vlog too. Just wondering where the Stylecraft short-listed colour packs are available from?
    Thanks.

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    • The Twisted Yarn says

      August 18, 2015 at 10:08 pm

      I’m trying to find out, but my contact at HQ hasn’t replied yet. Will let you know via the blog….

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  8. Corine says

    August 16, 2015 at 11:10 am

    The weather, the exes, sounds familiar. Same overhere. But for someone who doesn’t like roses … you did a great job! Really love it.

    Corine

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    • The Twisted Yarn says

      August 18, 2015 at 10:08 pm

      Thank you. 🙂

      Reply
  9. Gallivanta says

    August 16, 2015 at 11:25 am

    The change of Twinnage name and the announcement of a vlog have completely (almost) distracted me from the secret project. That was a cunning ploy to keep your secret stronger and longer. 😉

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    • The Twisted Yarn says

      August 18, 2015 at 10:09 pm

      Yup, but I’m not sure how many more distractions I can deploy….

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  10. sewchet says

    August 16, 2015 at 11:34 am

    Hmm, you’ve made me think that I should maybe choose something more suitable for The Boys. The “Terrible Two” has a certain ring to it and more than a little element of truth! A vlog sounds exciting and very interesting – I will await with baited breath:)

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    • The Twisted Yarn says

      August 18, 2015 at 10:12 pm

      Yup, the ‘Terrible Two’ sounds good, unless your boys are paragons of virtue at all times….

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  11. Kathy says

    August 16, 2015 at 4:07 pm

    I would like to get a Stylecraft pack of hte shortlisted colours too. I have looked at the normal stockists and also their site but can’t see any information. Can you say wheere you got it from please?
    Thank you. Kathy

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    • The Twisted Yarn says

      August 16, 2015 at 4:10 pm

      They sent it to me as a sample. I don’t think it’s generally available quite yet but I’ve emailed them to ask and will pass on the answer. 🙂

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      • Magdalene says

        August 17, 2015 at 2:16 pm

        Oh, how I wish we could get all those colours! I’m really loving the mustard.

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  12. narf77 says

    August 16, 2015 at 5:55 pm

    It’s actually imps inside the computer and maybe your service provider forgot to pay them this month? They can be quite tetchy when they want to be. I love how you have a gorgeous blue front door. I once had a gorgeous blue front door. My daughters now have it (still attached to the house). My back door is now burnt orange (the paint was cheap at the hardware store). A delightful shade of mud spattered orange is just the ticket to brighten up your end of winter days. I am quite sure Mr Twisted will be happy to know that you are finished with your ex ;). You had better get the imps on side if you are going to be expecting them to funnel YouTube. Just sayin’…

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    • The Twisted Yarn says

      August 18, 2015 at 10:14 pm

      Giggling at so many things in your reply…. especially the imps. Damn, I have to pay them? This really is where I’m going wrong…

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      • narf77 says

        August 19, 2015 at 8:27 pm

        Yeah, most people forget to pay the imps and look what happens! I make sure to tithe regularly and leave enough in the bottom of my first cup of tea for them to take advantage of. The imps and I have a good agreement going on. If something goes wrong, they agree to work with Stevie-boy and leave me out of the equation! ;).

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  13. Woollen Wildnerness says

    August 16, 2015 at 7:11 pm

    Haha, Tyrannical Twinnage, oh my! Cannot wait to see some of the Vlogging!

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    • The Twisted Yarn says

      August 18, 2015 at 10:19 pm

      🙂 (They are quite tyrannical.)

      Reply
  14. Katie Writes Stuff says

    August 16, 2015 at 11:53 pm

    What a thoroughly splendid amount of roses that is. I imagine you must be thoroughly pleased to be done with them all, too.

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    • The Twisted Yarn says

      August 18, 2015 at 10:20 pm

      Yup. Whatever else I do in this lifetime, I shall never embroider another rose. Ever. So there.

      Reply
  15. mindfulmagpie says

    August 17, 2015 at 1:40 am

    You are endlessly creative! It sounds like a nice balance, with the Tyrannos entering school, and your finding more ways to express yourself. Carry On!

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    • The Twisted Yarn says

      August 18, 2015 at 10:20 pm

      Thank you. Tyrannos – love it!

      Reply
  16. Sharon - creativityandfamily says

    August 17, 2015 at 11:36 am

    Wow, so many roses! It’s looking better every peep, roll on the finished surprise 🙂 I love the new name for the twins and I hope all goes well at school. Do they keep twins together or separate them where you are? Have a great and creative week. xx

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    • The Twisted Yarn says

      August 18, 2015 at 10:21 pm

      It’s a titchy village school so there’s only one class. Phew, that means we don’t have to make a difficult decision about whether to split them up! And thank you for your lovely comments.

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#garn #strikkedilla #strikke #fairisleknitting #fairislefriday #fairisledesign #fairisle #strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #strandedknitting #knitspo #knitspiration

Knitting in a power-cut.
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#garn #strikkedilla #strikke #fairisleknitting #fairislefriday #fairisledesign #fairisle #strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #strandedknitting #knitspo #knitspiration
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Playing with Finnish-inspired motifs for a new design. 
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#strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #strandedknitting #knitspo #knitspiration #garn

Playing with Finnish-inspired motifs for a new design.
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#strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #strandedknitting #knitspo #knitspiration #garn
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My lovely friend (since the age of about 4) has just turned 50. We don't usually exchange gifts but she sent me such a thoughtful present when I hit the half-century, and I wanted to do something nice for her. So I designed and made this cowl. I hope she likes it...
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#stylecraftyarns #stylecrafthighlandheathers #strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #strandedknitting #fairisle #fairislefriday #knitspo #knitspiration #garn #strikke #virkning

My lovely friend (since the age of about 4) has just turned 50. We don`t usually exchange gifts but she sent me such a thoughtful present when I hit the half-century, and I wanted to do something nice for her. So I designed and made this cowl. I hope she likes it...
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#stylecraftyarns #stylecrafthighlandheathers #strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #strandedknitting #fairisle #fairislefriday #knitspo #knitspiration #garn #strikke #virkning
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Jul 30

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I've done walking-and-knitting plenty of times on here. Time for WALKING-AND-KITCHENER-STITCH! OK, I was only wandering round and round outdoors, not hiking up a mountain in a blizzard, but still. 
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#stylecraftyarns #stylecrafthighlandheathers #walkingandknitting #knittingandwalking #knitinpublic #knittinginpublic #strandedknitting #strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #fairisle #fairisleknitting #garn #strikke #strikkedilla #strikstrikstrik #virkning #nevernotknitting #kitchenerstitch

I`ve done walking-and-knitting plenty of times on here. Time for WALKING-AND-KITCHENER-STITCH! OK, I was only wandering round and round outdoors, not hiking up a mountain in a blizzard, but still.
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#stylecraftyarns #stylecrafthighlandheathers #walkingandknitting #knittingandwalking #knitinpublic #knittinginpublic #strandedknitting #strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #fairisle #fairisleknitting #garn #strikke #strikkedilla #strikstrikstrik #virkning #nevernotknitting #kitchenerstitch
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Nov 9

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Working on the book, fuelled by green tea and optimism.

Working on the book, fuelled by green tea and optimism. ...

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Nov 27

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Fancy a new cowl to help you brave all this pesky weather? Free pattern at thetwistedyarn.com or see link in my bio. Enjoy.
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#stitchfiddle

Fancy a new cowl to help you brave all this pesky weather? Free pattern at thetwistedyarn.com or see link in my bio. Enjoy.
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#stitchfiddle
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Oct 26

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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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Sep 21

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NEW BLOG POST at thetwistedyarn.com (see link in bio) with link to a marvellous* new pattern. Enjoy. 
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#stylecraftyarns #stylecrafthighlandheathers #newknittingpatterns #knitspo #knitspiration #nevernotknitting #knittingpatternsonline

NEW BLOG POST at thetwistedyarn.com (see link in bio) with link to a marvellous* new pattern. Enjoy.
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#stylecraftyarns #stylecrafthighlandheathers #newknittingpatterns #knitspo #knitspiration #nevernotknitting #knittingpatternsonline
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There's a new blog post in town at thetwistedyarn.com, or see link in bio. Enjoy.

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

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Strolling and knitting with one half of the twinnage, watching combine harvesters at work because my son is fascinated by farming. 
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#strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #strandedknitting #knitinpublic #knittinginpublic #knittingandwalking #knitspo #knitspiration #stylecrafthighlandheathers

Strolling and knitting with one half of the twinnage, watching combine harvesters at work because my son is fascinated by farming.
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#strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #strandedknitting #knitinpublic #knittinginpublic #knittingandwalking #knitspo #knitspiration #stylecrafthighlandheathers
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Aug 15

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Met up with three very dear friends today. There was yarn. And gossip. And biscuits. @alicadabara @ruth_underdown @buttonspickles

Met up with three very dear friends today. There was yarn. And gossip. And biscuits. @alicadabara @ruth_underdown @buttonspickles ...

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Nov 20

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Hairy trouble is afoot. See thetwistedyarn.com or linky in profile for new blog post.

Hairy trouble is afoot. See thetwistedyarn.com or linky in profile for new blog post. ...

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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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Jun 15

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A new pattern for you! Today sees the launch of Stylecraft's Blogstars On The Beach initiative. See my blog post at thetwistedyarn.com or follow linky in profile.

A new pattern for you! Today sees the launch of Stylecraft`s Blogstars On The Beach initiative. See my blog post at thetwistedyarn.com or follow linky in profile. ...

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Mar 25

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Spring has never been more welcome. View looking upwards as I walked home after taking the twinnage to school. For once, I wasn't even knitting as I walked.

Spring has never been more welcome. View looking upwards as I walked home after taking the twinnage to school. For once, I wasn`t even knitting as I walked. ...

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Mar 16

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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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#copingwithgrief #grief #funeral
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Feb 25

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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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Sep 18

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Half-way through the dragonfly motif on my Äkäslompolo cardigan. Speedy progress on knitting due to annoyingly slow progress on surgery recovery. Grrr....
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#strikke #strikstrikstrik #knittersofig #knitspo #knitspiration #strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #strandedknitting #fairislecardigan #fairisle #fairisleknitting #steek #steeking #novitaknits #novita #äkäslompolo #knitdesigner

Half-way through the dragonfly motif on my Äkäslompolo cardigan. Speedy progress on knitting due to annoyingly slow progress on surgery recovery. Grrr....
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#strikke #strikstrikstrik #knittersofig #knitspo #knitspiration #strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #strandedknitting #fairislecardigan #fairisle #fairisleknitting #steek #steeking #novitaknits #novita #äkäslompolo #knitdesigner
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Jan 23

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My long-loved and dear friend @mary_megarry_number452 sent this card two years ago with many warm-hearted words inside. Little did either of us know that in addition to the knitting, the two black cats would also become a reality. Hope to see you soon, Mary. ❤ Artist is Dee Nickerson.

My long-loved and dear friend @mary_megarry_number452 sent this card two years ago with many warm-hearted words inside. Little did either of us know that in addition to the knitting, the two black cats would also become a reality. Hope to see you soon, Mary. ❤ Artist is Dee Nickerson. ...

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Mar 5

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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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Nov 23

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The knitting is done! Just reworking the FREE pattern using the new yarn. 
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#autumnknitting #fallknitting #knitsforautumn #autumnleaves #rowanfeltedtweed #knitdesigner #knittingdesigner #virkningsprojekt #virkning #strikkedilla #strikke #fairisleknitting #fairislefriday #fairisleknitting #strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #strandedknitting #knitspo #knitspiration #stitchfiddle

The knitting is done! Just reworking the FREE pattern using the new yarn.
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#autumnknitting #fallknitting #knitsforautumn #autumnleaves #rowanfeltedtweed #knitdesigner #knittingdesigner #virkningsprojekt #virkning #strikkedilla #strikke #fairisleknitting #fairislefriday #fairisleknitting #strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #strandedknitting #knitspo #knitspiration #stitchfiddle
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Aug 16

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It's not often that my activities here and on my @the.twisted.garden page overlap, but sometimes you just need to crochet a hammock for your squash.

It`s not often that my activities here and on my @the.twisted.garden page overlap, but sometimes you just need to crochet a hammock for your squash. ...

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Dec 6

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Still knitting and walking. Photobomb of twinnage feet at the top of the photo. 🙂
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#knitinpublic #knittinginpublic #knittingandwalking #nevernotknitting #knitspo #knitspiration #rowanfeltedtweed

Still knitting and walking. Photobomb of twinnage feet at the top of the photo. 🙂
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#knitinpublic #knittinginpublic #knittingandwalking #nevernotknitting #knitspo #knitspiration #rowanfeltedtweed
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Dec 4

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Steek without the 'eek'!
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#steeking #steek #cuttingthesteek #rowanfeltedtweed #garn #strikke #strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #strandedknitting #fairislefriday #fairisleknitting #fairisle

Steek without the `eek`!
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#steeking #steek #cuttingthesteek #rowanfeltedtweed #garn #strikke #strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #strandedknitting #fairislefriday #fairisleknitting #fairisle
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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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Jul 27

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Annnnnd breathe. Post-work knitting in the garden. Not shown because I don't have four hands: a large glass of wine and a book.
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#knittingoutside #strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #strandedknitting #fairisle #fairisleknitting @stylecraftyarns #stylecraftyarns #stylecrafthighlandheathers

Annnnnd breathe. Post-work knitting in the garden. Not shown because I don`t have four hands: a large glass of wine and a book.
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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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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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