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Those Carrots

October 16, 2015 by The Twisted Yarn 60 Comments

But anyway, back to the knitting/crochet. And also a little bit of embroidery, because working round the garden of that big crochet house-related project, I’ve realized that at this teeny scale, some things are just easier embroidered. Yep, despite taking on such a monstrously bonkers, months-long mega-project, I’m all for making things easy when I can.

So. This garden is going to have a lot of veg. I’ve always preferred growing things you can eat to growing flowers, although let’s not discuss how badly I’ve neglected the allotment thus far. It’s got to the stage where I’m anxious about even going up there, thus procrastinating further. Anyway getting back to the crochet. Right next to the cauliflowers, I decided to plant some carrots. And unless I was going to use a 0.000001mm crochet hook and hair’s-breadth yarn, it just seemed easier to embroider the things. Here’s the first row finished, with the second row waiting for its tops:-

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Just in case your skillset doesn’t yet include working miniature carrots in yarn (why on earth not?!) I’ll share with you how I made them. Because I’m sure it’s a technique you’ll need soon enough. Hey, maybe you could make a crocheted hat in brown yarn with rows and rows of vegetables growing on its surface. Y’know, I’m almost tempted to start such a project right now. I’ll call it the allotment hat. It’ll be awesome, although maybe some of the saner inhabitants of this village will look at me askance when I wear it out in public.

But back to the housey project. First, use orange yarn to embroider over and over in one place to get a hard little carroty bump protruding from the soil. I used DK-weight cotton. Then take some pale green yarn for the leafy bit on top. I used DK-weight acrylic because I knew it would look fluffy. It took a bit of trial-and-error to get the carrot tops right. At first, I made them far too full and fluffy and they resembled pale green Afros, which isn’t a good look on a carrot.

Exhibit A. Way too fluffy.
Exhibit A. Way too fluffy.

So I toned it down a bit. Here’s how: sew a length through the top of the carrot, leaving at least 2 inches on either side (to allow for effortless knot-tying).

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(Dodgy photo on phone in bad light.)

Then tie a reef knot. This fixes the yarn securely. On top of that, tie a single knot like this, involving looping both strands round together then pushing them through the loop. (Is there a name for this knot?):-

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Even dodgier phone-photo. Sorry.

This makes a nice-shaped base for the leaves and ensures that both strands of yarn are pointing upwards. Make sure your knots are tight. Cut your yarn to a vaguely sensible length.

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Then use a needle to separate the plies within each strand. Then cut each ply to a slightly different length. And you’re done!

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OK, maybe these won’t win best-in-show, but they’re not bad.

Onions can be worked in a similar way, but use pale brown yarn to make a more protruding bump, and don’t separate or fluff your leafy strands. And use a less fluff-some yarn for the leafy bits – maybe cotton? Am I making sense?

And as a bonus vegetable, I made 3 loops of 5 chain stitches to make each of these lettucy thingies:-

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More very soon. Perhaps even a finished object…

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Comments

  1. Missy's Crafty Mess says

    October 16, 2015 at 9:22 pm

    this is insanely cute. I can’t imagine the time that you have invested into this project. Great job

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      October 21, 2015 at 9:38 pm

      Far. Too. Much. Time.
      Seriously. Oh well. Better go and sink a few more hours into this insanity…

      Reply
  2. Lovely Strife says

    October 16, 2015 at 9:26 pm

    That is so cool and creative!

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    • The Twisted Yarn says

      October 21, 2015 at 9:40 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  3. Nada Roberts says

    October 16, 2015 at 9:30 pm

    It’s an overhand knot.

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    • The Twisted Yarn says

      October 16, 2015 at 9:31 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  4. dragontearsoflove says

    October 16, 2015 at 9:31 pm

    I love it…I need to find a way to get my niece to read this blog;-)…I’ll tell her about the not-so-toddler twinnage…that might help;-). I’d say wear the hat out on special occasions, then suggest if they want you to wear fewer gardens they could plant more…or it could be a quirky tribute to roof-top gardening…

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    • The Twisted Yarn says

      October 21, 2015 at 9:41 pm

      Thank you. And your niece is more than welcome to borrow the twinnage if she visits this site. 🙂

      Reply
      • dragontearsoflove says

        October 23, 2015 at 9:12 am

        She would be happy to borrow them;-)…I’m still in a wee bit of trouble for monopolizing time with my cousin’s infant at the last wedding;-). I needed my baby fix, darn it;-).

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  5. Barbara says

    October 16, 2015 at 9:36 pm

    Amazingly cute! You could make beets the same way.

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    • The Twisted Yarn says

      October 21, 2015 at 9:42 pm

      Ooh, you’re right. Good idea. But have I got some beet-coloured yarn……………

      Reply
  6. thecontentedcrafter says

    October 16, 2015 at 9:38 pm

    I so want to make a yarn vege garden – just’cos!!

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    • The Twisted Yarn says

      October 21, 2015 at 9:42 pm

      And you’d do so far more impressively and colourfully than I ever could.

      Reply
  7. Toni says

    October 16, 2015 at 10:00 pm

    Goodness alive, how darling those carrots are! This is the kind of garden that makes everyone smile. I can’t wait to see the whole shebang. 🙂

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    • The Twisted Yarn says

      October 21, 2015 at 9:42 pm

      It’s coming soon. It really, really REALLY is…

      Reply
  8. arlingwoman says

    October 16, 2015 at 10:40 pm

    As a gardener, and as someone who finds those little icing carrots on cakes endearing, this is just…well, I can’t get enough of it.

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    • The Twisted Yarn says

      October 21, 2015 at 9:43 pm

      Thank you! Icing carrots are better behaved than these lumps of fluff.

      Reply
      • arlingwoman says

        October 21, 2015 at 9:54 pm

        But not nearly as permanent!

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      • The Twisted Yarn says

        October 21, 2015 at 9:56 pm

        At least they taste better.

        Reply
  9. woolythymes says

    October 17, 2015 at 1:57 am

    very very cute…..!!! affectionately referred to around our house at this time of as the ‘scarrots’ (with creepy faces carved in to the fleshy parts of the veggie!)

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    • The Twisted Yarn says

      October 21, 2015 at 9:43 pm

      Tee hee, I like it!!

      Reply
  10. Textiles on the move says

    October 17, 2015 at 2:03 am

    What a totally fabulous veggie patch!! Brilliant! Loved the hat idea also, or perhaps a carrot-topped beanie?!

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    • The Twisted Yarn says

      October 21, 2015 at 9:44 pm

      Yes, that’d be so much fun!

      Reply
  11. Midnight Knitter says

    October 17, 2015 at 3:02 am

    So cute!

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    • The Twisted Yarn says

      October 21, 2015 at 9:44 pm

      Thank you.

      Reply
  12. stripeychicken says

    October 17, 2015 at 5:08 am

    You in your allotment hat need to meet me in my allotment hat on the allotment in half term. Signed ( in blood) The Fluffy Carrot. ?

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    • The Twisted Yarn says

      October 21, 2015 at 9:44 pm

      Yup. Deal. Wednesday?

      Reply
  13. narf77 says

    October 17, 2015 at 6:19 am

    I am TOTALLY going to make that vegetable hat! That way, when the rats scarf my entire harvest later on this year I will at least be able to know that I still have some form of vegetable matter that I had a hand in producing. HAHAHA! “Pale green afro’s” Hilarious Ms Twisted ;). I think the name for that knot is the “Stay put you bollocks!” knot. Loving the eccentricity this blog brings to my life. I have 4 weeks left of TAFE (college) where I have to wrap my brains around all sorts of techy rubbish that makes my head hurt just thinking about it but looking at that yarny feel-good dirt and those sweet teeny tiny yarny veggies does my poor addled brain a power of good. Keep up the good work Ms Twisted. Some of our sanities are hinged on it.

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    • The Twisted Yarn says

      October 21, 2015 at 9:45 pm

      But after those four weeks of TAFE stress, I hope you’ll have lots and lots and lots of time for crochet and gardening and general peacefulness?

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      • narf77 says

        October 23, 2015 at 8:15 am

        So do I Ms Twisted. I have a lot of happy thoughts on hold till then 🙂

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  14. purepurly says

    October 17, 2015 at 6:52 am

    Oh, so cute and so detailed! Looking forward to see the finished project; it is an amazing design! Hege

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    • The Twisted Yarn says

      October 21, 2015 at 9:46 pm

      It’s nearly done, it really is. Very soon…

      Reply
  15. nanacathy2 says

    October 17, 2015 at 7:25 am

    Ingenious and a very useful bit of knowledge!

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    • The Twisted Yarn says

      October 21, 2015 at 9:46 pm

      Glad you like it. It’ll be finished very soon, honest!

      Reply
  16. natas75 says

    October 17, 2015 at 10:20 am

    That is so cool! Love to see the finished project…

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    • The Twisted Yarn says

      October 21, 2015 at 9:50 pm

      It’s almost done. I know it’s taken a ridiculous time, but it really is nearly done…

      Reply
  17. annabellefranklinauthor says

    October 17, 2015 at 11:18 am

    Love your veggies! We could all do with more fibre in our diet, and you’re clearly leading the way. 😉

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    • The Twisted Yarn says

      October 21, 2015 at 9:50 pm

      Yup, definitely a high-fibre endeavour. 😉

      Reply
  18. The Little Farmhouse says

    October 17, 2015 at 11:32 am

    Looks great! your veggies grow better then mine …

    Corine

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    • The Twisted Yarn says

      October 21, 2015 at 9:51 pm

      …Also better than my real ones, if that’s any consolation!

      Reply
  19. jules says

    October 17, 2015 at 11:54 am

    What a fantastic way to your five a day. Love it! X

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    • The Twisted Yarn says

      October 21, 2015 at 9:50 pm

      Yup, lots of fibre…

      Reply
  20. Jennifer says

    October 17, 2015 at 12:07 pm

    I love this – the carrots are inspired. You could add a subtitle to your blog – the Quirky Stitcher ……..

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    • The Twisted Yarn says

      October 21, 2015 at 9:51 pm

      Yes! Although maybe the word ‘bonkers’ should be in there somewhere too.

      Reply
  21. prolificprojectstarter says

    October 17, 2015 at 12:23 pm

    “Oh, my allotment is in such a state, I desperately need to visit it, but I’ve just realised I can’t possibly do so until I have knit myself a hat and covered it with minature vegetables made of yarn” – that sounds like my kind of procrastination 😉 It would look cool though, if a little odd.

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    • The Twisted Yarn says

      October 21, 2015 at 9:52 pm

      Yup: you’ve seen straight in to my brain!

      Reply
  22. changmarce says

    October 17, 2015 at 1:00 pm

    those vegetables are so cute!!!!

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    • The Twisted Yarn says

      October 21, 2015 at 9:52 pm

      Thank you! They’re a bit bonkers, though.

      Reply
  23. slippedstitches says

    October 17, 2015 at 3:00 pm

    Those are great carrots! I love what you’re doing with this project. I am also in awe that you can name knots and know how to make them.

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    • The Twisted Yarn says

      October 21, 2015 at 9:53 pm

      Well I did have help from an earlier commenter re. one of the knots, but I do remember reef knots from Brownies, many decades ago. Glad you like the carrots.

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      • slippedstitches says

        October 22, 2015 at 2:20 pm

        I still greatly admire your knowledge.

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  24. Tajana says

    October 17, 2015 at 3:03 pm

    You are an amazing crafter! I can’t wait to see the project FO! Your veggies are simply adorable!

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    • The Twisted Yarn says

      October 21, 2015 at 9:54 pm

      …And a bit crazy, but thank you.

      Reply
  25. notewords says

    October 17, 2015 at 5:02 pm

    Unusual and charming! Cheered up my day. 😉

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    • The Twisted Yarn says

      October 21, 2015 at 9:54 pm

      Glad to be of service!

      Reply
  26. dottyrobins says

    October 18, 2015 at 5:58 pm

    so awesome xx

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    • The Twisted Yarn says

      October 21, 2015 at 9:55 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  27. mindfulmagpie says

    October 19, 2015 at 4:30 am

    These carrots are unbelievable darling. Bravo!

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      October 21, 2015 at 9:54 pm

      They’re a bit crazy, though.

      Reply

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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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