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The Carnival Bag, And The Stylecraft Giveaway!

September 29, 2015 by The Twisted Yarn 52 Comments

Welcome to day five of the Stylecraft Blog Tour! Fancy a free pattern and a chance to win a whole caboodle of yarn, regardless of where in the world you are? Read on, Macduff…

FI bag 1

So, just for the benefit of anyone who is new round these ‘ere parts, (hello at the back, there), a few months ago I co-judged Stylecraft yarn’s competition to find a new shade for their range of Special DK. With me were the editor of Let’s Knit magazine (who waited very patiently in the car park before we went in, whilst I finished knitting the skirt I’d designed and knitted for the occasion), plus Annabelle from Stylecraft and Lucy from Attic24.

Phil (TheTwistedYarn), Sarah Neal (editor, Let's Knit), Annabelle Hill (sales director at Stylecraft), Lucy (Attic24).
Phil (TheTwistedYarn), Sarah Neal (editor, Let’s Knit), Annabelle Hill (sales director at Stylecraft), Lucy (Attic24).

And Stylecraft, being wise, decided to produce a limited edition pack of all ten of the shades that we shortlisted. Hurrah! The duck egg (top right) was the ultimate winner, by the way. The pack will be on sale from 13th October.

Win me! Win me! Win me!
Win me! Win me! Win me!

So… you want to win a pack of all the yarn pictured above? ‘Tis easy! All you need to do is enter here. The link will be live today (29.09.15) from 10.15am until midnight GMT. The competition is open worldwide.

And if you’re new here, welcome! Do have a mooch around, click the button you’ll see beside/below this page to follow the blog, and come and ‘Like’ on Facebook, too. Thank you!

But you’ll need something to make with all that lovely yarn, too, regardless of whether you buy it or win it, won’t you? Hmmm…. Let me think for a minute… How about… THIS SHOULDER-BAG?!!!

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It has a neat flap and a little magnetic clasp to keep it closed:-

www.thetwistedyarn.com shoulder bag

It was a lot of fun to design:-

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Want to knit one? No, don’t look at me like that: it’s actually pretty quick and easy to make, as long as you’ve tried fairisle/stranded knitting before. The front and back panels are worked in the round, starting from the outside and working in with decreases on every round, so there’s no yucky purling fairisle. (Can you tell that I hate purling fairisle?) The strap, sides, and underneath are worked in one big round, too. Only the reverse of the strap and also the flap are knitted flat: but let’s not think about that.

The panels are joined with single crochet stitches (that’s double crochet in UK terms), but if you’re not a hooker, you can always use blanket stitch to attach the pieces.

FI bag 7

I’ve put together a free pattern in case you’d like to make the bag. CLICK HERE TO ACCESS IT! And you’ll find a Ravelry link HERE. And I realize that most people don’t want more than about a million photos in their patterns, so I’m going to put a few photos of the making process here, just to give you a bit of a visual aid. Do comment below with any questions or – horrors! – errata. Here we go:-

FI bag 15

And again. See this lovely mitred corner forming?

FI bag 16

And when things get too tight, we swap from a circular needle on to DPNs:-

FI bag 10

The reverse side looks like this:-

FI bag 11

Beginning the second side:-

FI bag 12
(If you want to crochet your jeans like that, see here.)

And here are all the components, ready for joining:-

FI bag 8

I used single crochet stitches for joining and for edges, all in Duck Egg:-

FI bag 9

Edging the strap makes it neat:-

FI bag 2

It’s worth the effort of lining the bag:-

FI bag 5

And then suddenly, you’re DONE!

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And the blog tour? Well next it’s The Patchwork Heart, so do scurry over there tomorrow morning to look at her design and have another chance at the giveaway.

Filed Under: Knitting Tagged With: competition, crochet, fairisle, felted bag, giveaway, knitting, pattern, stranded knitting, stylecraft, tutorial, yarn

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Comments

  1. Eclectichomelife.blogspot.com says

    September 29, 2015 at 6:37 am

    Ok Phil. You are too clever for your own good. This is heaven in knitting. I love those mitered corners. Love the design its all so clever and beautiful.

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      September 29, 2015 at 9:13 am

      Says she who can invent and knit a funky hat in 2 hours with no pattern!! Seriously, anyone reading this, go and see Selma’s blog. You won’t regret it.

      Reply
  2. Amy at love made my home says

    September 29, 2015 at 6:42 am

    It is fantastic! I am no knitter, but I can see the amazing work that goes into something like this. Wonderful!! xx

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      September 29, 2015 at 9:12 am

      Thank you for such a generous comment. 🙂

      Reply
  3. narf77 says

    September 29, 2015 at 6:59 am

    I love this. I want this. I love, and want this SO bad I have just headed off with determination to save the PDF. I have NO idea how to knit this. I guess I am going to have to learn o_O

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      September 29, 2015 at 9:11 am

      Meh, it’s easy. You’ll be fine. I’ve seen how brilliant you are at crochet: you’d find knitting easy.

      Reply
      • narf77 says

        September 29, 2015 at 10:10 am

        o_O

        Reply
  4. Faye Elizabeth says

    September 29, 2015 at 7:02 am

    That’s beautiful ?? it kind of makes me want to learn how to knit!

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      September 29, 2015 at 9:10 am

      Thank you! And knitting isn’t hard. Go on…………..

      Reply
      • Faye Elizabeth says

        September 29, 2015 at 9:21 am

        Haha! I’ve got enough crochet patterns to see me through at he moment, if I ever feel like a change, I will be heading towards the knitting needles, have no fear lol

        Reply
  5. Corine says

    September 29, 2015 at 7:14 am

    That’s amazing, but I could never make that. But I can make lots of other things with yarn, though. 🙂

    Corine

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      September 29, 2015 at 9:09 am

      Thank you (and you COULD make this. It’s only knitting…)

      Reply
  6. debgarretty says

    September 29, 2015 at 8:35 am

    Wow! What a fabulous pattern. Thank you so much. I really hope I’m lucky enough to win but if not, I will definitely try to buy a pack of the limited edition yarn to make the bag anyway. PS I am in awe of the reverse of the knitting, soooo neat!

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      September 29, 2015 at 9:09 am

      Good luck! I think the yarn will be on sale from 13th October. (And thank you for your comment on the reverse, but that was a LOT of ends to weave in…)

      Reply
  7. anjicat says

    September 29, 2015 at 8:57 am

    Could the flap be done in the round with a steek?

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      September 29, 2015 at 9:07 am

      It could. The Stylecraft Special is acrylic so not ideal for seeking, but it would work with a wool yarn. Do you dislike purling stranded work as much as I do? !

      Reply
      • anjicat says

        September 29, 2015 at 9:18 am

        I’ve not yet had a project that called for it but have read that learning to knit from right to left is easier for some than purling fairisle. Knitting in the round is always my go to technique, I prefer seemless unless it serves a purpose and cutting my work doesn’t faze me

        Reply
      • The Twisted Yarn says

        September 29, 2015 at 7:35 pm

        Yup, I agree with everything you’ve said here.

        Reply
  8. Crochet Club says

    September 29, 2015 at 11:59 am

    Thank you so much for the pattern, it was a good read! LOL. I really do hope to try and make it, someday… 🙂

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      September 29, 2015 at 7:35 pm

      Thank you. The pattern isn’t difficult, honest!

      Reply
  9. Jennifer says

    September 29, 2015 at 1:31 pm

    I love the bag as much as I love the yarn – no, better. I’m going to give her a go ……. who knows what hair-pulling awaits? But at least I can crochet! Yay!!!!!!!

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      September 29, 2015 at 7:36 pm

      It’s not hard! Honest! You can knit socks: thus is easy in comparison.

      Reply
  10. northmelbournemum says

    September 29, 2015 at 1:41 pm

    I think I’ll be you when I grow up, even if I am already older!!!

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      September 29, 2015 at 7:39 pm

      Are you sure???? You do realize that’ll involve living in a pigsty because you’re too disorganized to tidy, being perpetually behind at work, and drinking too much wine! (And you look younger than me in your photo.)

      Reply
  11. Jenny - thegeekyknit (@riley_jl) says

    September 29, 2015 at 2:24 pm

    THAT BAG is AMAZING!
    I’ve entered most days, what they heck I’ll enter again – would love to make this bag :p
    jenny xx

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      September 29, 2015 at 7:39 pm

      Glad you like it, but maybe I should have embellished it with some zombies…

      Reply
  12. thecontentedcrafter says

    September 29, 2015 at 6:35 pm

    I love the yarn! I followed the link, I visited, I liked them, I looked and saw a number of things I really really like – but they didn’t let me have an entry in the giveaway…………

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      September 29, 2015 at 7:02 pm

      Oh no! Are you looking from a mobile? They’ve posted something on the Stylecraft FB page saying that some people are having problems entering from mobiles. Try from a laptop or tablet? Sorry about this. It’s definitely open internationally.

      Reply
      • thecontentedcrafter says

        September 29, 2015 at 7:08 pm

        No, I’m on my laptop. It isn’t that important in the big scheme of things though 🙂 Not to worry. xo

        Reply
        • The Twisted Yarn says

          September 29, 2015 at 7:25 pm

          Oh no! I think they had problems yesterday too. Someone complained on their FB page and they asked that person to email them directly to be entered. I know it’s a pain and a hassle, but that’s an option. I’m sorry this is causing problems. It really is supposed to be a worldwide competition. I understand nowt about Rafflecopter so can’t offer any wisdom.

          Reply
  13. jules says

    September 29, 2015 at 7:08 pm

    Helloooo! Just popping my head round the door. I’m the newbie hiding at the back. Thank you for visiting me as it has enabled me to discover your fantastic blog. I’m looking forward to a good read once I’ve got my cake out of the oven! X

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      September 29, 2015 at 7:19 pm

      Oh! Did somebody mention cake? I found your blog via Selma at Eclectichomelife. I look forward to reading more.

      Reply
  14. amchart says

    September 29, 2015 at 9:08 pm

    Amazing project!

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      September 29, 2015 at 9:09 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  15. josiekitten says

    September 30, 2015 at 5:24 pm

    Love the mitred bag design, and I really love the stripy inside of the handle! It’s amazing how the projects all look so different considering they’re using the same yarns. Just combining the colours in a different ways changes things totally! Did you ever manage a sewn lining?!

    Reply
  16. Rosa says

    September 30, 2015 at 7:20 pm

    ¿como participar? Me gusta mucho ese paquete, gracias

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      September 30, 2015 at 7:24 pm

      La competición se ha cerrado en este blog, pero usted puede entrar para los próximos 3 horas a http://thepatchworkheartuk.blogspot.co.uk/

      Reply
      • Rosa says

        September 30, 2015 at 8:50 pm

        muchas gracias!!

        Reply
  17. Cricket Fox says

    October 2, 2015 at 2:39 am

    What a challenge and the detail. WOW

    Reply
  18. Joleen Tobias says

    October 20, 2015 at 4:39 am

    I love the bag. I admire the talent that produces such a beautiful pattern. A question for you does crocheting an edging on curled stocking stitch fabric make it lie flat?

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      October 21, 2015 at 9:29 pm

      Thank you! The short answer to your question is, ‘it depends’! Crochet is of course more rigid than knitting, so it certainly can help keep a stocking stitch edge flat. Whether it does will depend on (i) how many rows of crochet you have. You’ll need several: think about how many rows of knitted garter stitch you need to prevent curling at the edge of stocking stitch – at least 6. You’ll need an equivalent number of crochet rows. (ii) Whether you’re working a flat or tubular piece with a crochet border at the bottom, or whether you’re working something like a square with a crochet edge all the way round. In the latter case, you can probably get away with fewer rows of crochet. (iii) Don’t forget to block your work! That can help enormously.

      Hope this makes sense. Am happy to discuss further, especially if you have a very specific project/problem in mind.

      Reply
  19. Kim says

    October 21, 2015 at 8:01 pm

    Hi, I love this pattern and it’s the first one that jumped out at me when I bought my pack. I struggling a bit with the decreases though. It says on the pattern to slip 2 and pass the 1st stitch over, I’m fine with that, but the chart says to change colour at the same time so I’m just wondering how I do that first stitch? Thanks in advance for any help

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      October 21, 2015 at 9:10 pm

      Thank you! I’ve just seen your comment as I’m heading off (sleepily) to bed, so is it OK if I reply tomorrow, please? I hope you don’t mind waiting until then – you’ll get a much more coherent answer than you will now.

      Reply
      • Kim says

        October 21, 2015 at 9:41 pm

        Hi, of course that’s fine. I’ve packed away for the night anyway. Thanks for getting back to me so fast 🙂

        Reply
      • The Twisted Yarn says

        October 22, 2015 at 9:10 pm

        Right. Home from work. Kids in bed. Now I can concentrate on your question! (Thank you for posting it, by the way.) So, you’re talking about the ‘special’ decrease that occurs only at the beginning of each round, yes? And the problem you’re concerned about is that you’re trying to introduce a new colour, yet the slipping-and-passing-a-stitch-over just keeps bringing up the old colour. Yes? Well that’s OK, and in practice you introduce the new colour with the stitch after this special once-in-a-round decrease and begin the chart with the second square of colour. This seems weird at the time, but once you’ve worked a few rows, this funny little fudge helps to soften the jump from one round to the next. It’s difficult not to make it quite loose, though, and it may need a bit of reinforcing as you weave in your ends later. I hope I’m making sense. If not, I’m more than happy to discuss further. An alternative is to work the entire thing with the k2tog-SSk decreases, because the ‘jog’ as you changed rounds probably wouldn’t be a major problem on this pattern. Good luck! And as I said, get back to me if this isn’t making sense… Best wishes, Phil

        Reply
  20. bella89si says

    November 7, 2015 at 10:14 am

    Reblogged this.

    Reply
  21. rimazimchick says

    July 4, 2016 at 4:48 am

    Love this bag. Really beautiful colours, it ticks all my boxes.

    Reply

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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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Places you can knit: deep underground in a cave!
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#knittinginpublic #knitinpublic #placesyoucanknit @novitaknits

Places you can knit: deep underground in a cave!
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Jan 29

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There's a new post at thetwistedyarn.com, or see link in bio. Much covid, very yarn.

There`s a new post at thetwistedyarn.com, or see link in bio. Much covid, very yarn. ...

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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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HOW has it taken three attempts to knit the correct number of stitches?! I'm not usually so mathematically incompetent. Grrr.

HOW has it taken three attempts to knit the correct number of stitches?! I`m not usually so mathematically incompetent. Grrr. ...

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Sometimes, the reverse is almost pretty as the front, in its own subtle way. (Long floats left deliberately because these pieces will only be used for photography.)
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#nevernotknitting #strandedknitting #strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #knitspo #knitspiration #fairisleknitting #fairisledesign #fairislefriday #fairisle #rowanfeltedtweed #knittingblog #garn #strikkedilla #strike #strikkeinspo #tricot #tricotage

Sometimes, the reverse is almost pretty as the front, in its own subtle way. (Long floats left deliberately because these pieces will only be used for photography.)
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#nevernotknitting #strandedknitting #strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #knitspo #knitspiration #fairisleknitting #fairisledesign #fairislefriday #fairisle #rowanfeltedtweed #knittingblog #garn #strikkedilla #strike #strikkeinspo #tricot #tricotage
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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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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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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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#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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There's a new blog post in town. See link in bio or explore thetwistedyarn.com.

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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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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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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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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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Jan 23

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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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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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New blog post at thetwistedyarn.com, yeah?

New blog post at thetwistedyarn.com, yeah? ...

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Sitting under a tree to avoid the drizzle, knitting 1x1 rib. This is the life! (Garden isn't mine, so I can't take credit for its beauty.) I hope you too can find a little time to knit today.
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#stylecrafthighlandheathers #stylecraftyarn #stylecraftyarns #knitdesigner #knittersofig #Garden #strikkedilla #strikke #virkning #lovetoknit #knittingismytherapy

Sitting under a tree to avoid the drizzle, knitting 1x1 rib. This is the life! (Garden isn`t mine, so I can`t take credit for its beauty.) I hope you too can find a little time to knit today.
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#stylecrafthighlandheathers #stylecraftyarn #stylecraftyarns #knitdesigner #knittersofig #Garden #strikkedilla #strikke #virkning #lovetoknit #knittingismytherapy
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My new dress design is in the latest edition of Novita magazine. OK so you'll need to speak Finnish to understand it, but six months from now I'll be allowed to publish the same pattern in English on my website. @novitaknits is awesome.

My new dress design is in the latest edition of Novita magazine. OK so you`ll need to speak Finnish to understand it, but six months from now I`ll be allowed to publish the same pattern in English on my website. @novitaknits is awesome. ...

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Jun 24

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Thank goodness I'm not a perfectionist. 
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#fairislecardigan #fairisletechniques #fairisleknitting #fairisledesign #fairisle #fairislefriday #strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #strandedknitting

Thank goodness I`m not a perfectionist.
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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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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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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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@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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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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Haven't done a knitting-and-walking photo for a while, so here's a shot from walking the twinnage to school this morning. 
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Haven`t done a knitting-and-walking photo for a while, so here`s a shot from walking the twinnage to school this morning.
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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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Knitting in a power-cut. 
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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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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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