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Oops.

February 15, 2016 by The Twisted Yarn 43 Comments

Oops.

No really, oops.

I could tell you about my latest idiocy, or I could show you my shiny new hat. Err….. let’s go with the hat.

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OK it’s not shiny but it is a new hat and I’ve finished knitting it. Here’s a side view:-

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A very easy knit, by the way, although I won’t miss the endless rounds of k1p2. Pattern: Yvette. Yarn: James C. Brett Marble Chunky, a gift from a friend.

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Oh all right, I’ll tell you about what a dork I’ve been. Once again, it involved running. This emerging pattern of stupidity would indicate that I should possibly stop running. Or start thinking. Or maybe both.

Anyway, it being a nice day an’ all yesterday, I decided to go for a longer, hillier run than usual, right out into the countryside. I had a vague route in my head, but was too lazy to climb the half flight of stairs to fetch a map from our mappy bookshelf and check. (Mistake number one.)

So I set off, with nothing apart from a tiny camera in my pocket. No, I didn’t feel the need to take a phone with me: why do you ask? (Oh, all right: mistake number two.)

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Spring Has (Almost) Sprung

The route wasn’t all that bad, actually. It was almost pleasant. I wouldn’t go as far as to say that I enjoyed it, in the same way that I wouldn’t go as far as to say that I enjoy going to the dentist, but it was definitely fairly tolerable. There were spring flowers to photograph, and who cared if I got mud all over my trousers as I scrabbled on the ground to get the right photo angle, because I’d be back home soon and nobody’d see.

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Pausing to take photos is a great excuse to stop running for a minute. You want lots of photos, don’t you? Those daffodils won’t photograph themselves, you know.

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The blossom is coming along nicely:-

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So I was concentrating far more on taking pictures than on where I was going. Also, a quick glance at a map would have told me that the route wasn’t quite as simple as I’d assumed. But I continued cheerily on. At least the view was pleasant.

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It took me some time to work out that I was lost, as the realization slowly dawned that the route back to the village was proving to be twice as long as the route out from the village had been. But hey, the rules of physics can be funny round here, so you never know.

Eventually, though, I had to admit that I was lost. I considered cutting my losses and turning back, but that would definitely have involved running a really long way, and I didn’t fancy that. (Mistake number three, because these things are relative.)

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I got to the top of a hill that I shouldn’t have been anywhere near, and paused to try and get my bearings. You’ll notice that it was no longer sunny and that birds of prey were circling, anticipating a large lunch of stupid runner:-

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I looked and I looked down from the hill, but I couldn’t see our village anywhere. Hmm. I could see other villages, but it was as though ours had simply vanished. Like I said, the laws of physics can be funny round these parts.

The path bridged a major road:-

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But I decided to carry on, optimistic that very soon a porthole in the space-time continuum was bound to open up and lead me straight back to our village. Unfortunately the universe failed to deliver this small gesture of kindness and instead I ran on and on, getting close enough to Blewburton Hill to tell me that I was now really very far indeed from home. Wittenham Clumps followed me across the landscape too: that’s the two tufty hilly bits in the photo below:

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This was getting ridiculous (although it was also quite fun). Eventually, I got to the highest bit of hill I could find and stood, hands on hips, staring down at the Oxfordshire countryside, determined to find my village. It had to be there somewhere, surely? You can’t just lose a village. Well OK, I can…

I thought I recognized some landmarks, and even the next village along from ours, although they looked implausibly far away. But yes, that was definitely it. And then, far in the distance, I finally spotted a church tower that looked familiar. And around it, yes I knew those patches of trees, and houses, and roads. And following the distant jumble of buildings, I saw at last the tower of our house. Or at least I think I did: maybe it was a mirage borne of my delirious mind.

That was all very well, but getting back there was another matter. These legs weren’t built for running across half a flippin’ county, you know. They were built for sprawling across the sofa with my knitting draped over them. But other than going back the way I’d come (which would have been a really stupid idea by this point), my only option was to plot a wiggly route home across the landscape and hope that I was in fact physically capable of running that far before the circling buzzards and kites (yes there really were both – I’ve never seen them together before) got me. Ho hum.

So off I ran. You’ll notice that the nature photographs have dried up by this point. So had my interest in running.

The route I’d plotted from up high wasn’t bad, and was at least mostly downhill, but I hadn’t factored on THIS:-

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Ah well, what’s a bit of fence-scrambling to add to the mix? Pah, it’d take more than that to deter me. (Not very much more, admittedly.)

I eventually made it to the junction of a very familiar main road. Phew! Usually I’d be whizzing along there in my car, but at this pace I had time to leisure to admire landmarks that I’d never before noticed:-

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Each time a car zoomed past, I had to jump off the road and onto the muddy verge. You might think that this was a problem, but actually it gave me the excuse to stop running for a few seconds and try and get my breath back.

When I finally, finally got to the SLOW DOWN sign (ha!) at the edge of our village, I could have squealed with joy if I’d had anywhere near enough energy to do so. I was nearly home. I probably could have run the rest with my eyes closed, although let’s leave that idea for idiocy for another day.

And then, I was HOME. I’d been gone forever. One of the things that had kept me running was the concern that the Stoic Spouse and the twinnage would be worried out of their minds about where I’d got to. Nope, when I got in I found them messing about in the sitting room, having successfully forgotten about my existence and moved on with their lives. Oh well.

Now, you know I mentioned my lazy inability to climb half a flight of stairs to fetch a map before the run? Well that cost me. You see, I’m wearing one of those fitness gadgets on my wrist and amongst other things it counts how many flights of stairs (or equivalent) I’ve ascended each day. Know how many flights of stairs I climbed on that stupid run? Do you?

THIRTY-NINE!!!!

I shall say no more.

 

Filed Under: Knitting Tagged With: Blewburton, crochet, getting lost, hat, knitting, Oxfordshire, running, Wittenham

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Comments

  1. Janet says

    February 15, 2016 at 12:05 pm

    Your posts make me laugh out loud…I just love you’re writing style and photos of the beautiful countryside. I’m a “runner” too and am all too familiar with some of the pitfalls of running.

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      February 15, 2016 at 8:58 pm

      Awww, thank you. I hope your runs are a tad more successful than mine. 🙂

      Reply
  2. Karin says

    February 15, 2016 at 12:15 pm

    At the moment, I couldn’t run to save my life! I’m glad you got home safely and were able to post these lovely photos though I may need to nap now after reading 39 flights of stairs 😀 😀

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    • The Twisted Yarn says

      February 15, 2016 at 9:00 pm

      I know, it’s a bit stupid, really. I’m with you in spirit.
      A nap, you say? Hmm, that sounds like a good idea…

      Reply
  3. Jenny - geekyknitter (@riley_jl) says

    February 15, 2016 at 12:23 pm

    I’m sorry for your pain, but thankful for the joy it brings to us readers afterwards 😀 a week of solid knitting to make up I think! jenny xx

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      February 15, 2016 at 9:01 pm

      Ha ha, thank you. I must admit that every time something goes wrong these days, I think, “Well at least I’ll be able to get a blog post out of this.”

      Reply
  4. Lisa says

    February 15, 2016 at 1:18 pm

    Yikes, it’s scary getting lost! I am glad that you enjoyed your run however and made it home safe! Have a wonderful week! Hugz Lisa and Bear

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    • The Twisted Yarn says

      February 15, 2016 at 9:03 pm

      Thank you. I wouldn’t go as far as to say I enjoyed the run, though! And you have a good week too. 🙂 Preferably without getting lost.

      Reply
  5. rainbowjunkiecorner says

    February 15, 2016 at 3:04 pm

    Sounds as if you must be fit to run all that way!

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    • The Twisted Yarn says

      February 15, 2016 at 3:11 pm

      I think “stupid” might be the word you’re looking for….

      Reply
      • rainbowjunkiecorner says

        February 15, 2016 at 4:09 pm

        I quite understand this getting lost thing. I have maps, a compass and Nokia maps on my phone!

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      • The Twisted Yarn says

        February 15, 2016 at 9:04 pm

        You’re wiser than I am, then.

        Reply
  6. SmallP says

    February 15, 2016 at 3:35 pm

    Your posts make me laugh-out-loud and nod in agreement as, being a fellow runner, i have encountered many of the same issues 🙂 Your photos are lovely. I hope you don’t mind me asking but what little camera do you use?

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    • The Twisted Yarn says

      February 15, 2016 at 9:10 pm

      What, you mean I’m going to have to remove my idle backside from this sofa and go and look up what model my camera is?! Yegads! Well the little camera I took running was a Canon Digital Ixus 70, but it’s about ten years old so I’m sure there’s something better available now. Canon are very good, though. I had it on the ‘vivid’ setting to ensure that colours were rich, and I further enriched a couple of images via pixlr/express. But usually I use a Canon EOS 1100D, which is a good entry-level dSLR (but too bulky for running!)
      What do you use?

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      • SmallP says

        February 17, 2016 at 12:37 pm

        🙂 I too have a Vintage Canon Ixus (10 years or older) which has reached it’s last legs (bit like me after a run to be honest…a bit blurry and not really quite functioning properly!) so I wanted to replace it. Was thinking of going for another Ixus as I loved the last one but thought I should at least look around for others. However the array is proving alarming so maybe I’ll stick with what I know!!

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        • The Twisted Yarn says

          February 17, 2016 at 8:12 pm

          Probably a good plan. I don’t think you can go too far wrong with a Canon. Nowt wrong with the Ixus. 🙂 Sorry your elderly one is limping a bit, though.

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  7. Sarah, Hampshire, UK says

    February 15, 2016 at 6:10 pm

    So glad that you made it home safely and that you’ve recovered enough to tell us about your adventure. I admire your tenacity and your determination but perhaps next time (will there be a next time?) you’ll take your phone or have a back up plan as we will miss you if you stay permanently lost in the Oxfordshire countryside.

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    • The Twisted Yarn says

      February 15, 2016 at 9:13 pm

      Thank you! If I go quiet for long, you’ll know that I’m properly lost in the wilderness. But lesson learned about taking a phone.

      Reply
  8. thecontentedcrafter says

    February 15, 2016 at 7:13 pm

    😀 😀 😀 And this is precisely why you will never find me in a pair of running shoes and baggy pants any where!! My fitness thingy tells me how many hours I’ve been ‘idle’ all day – I find that quite offensive – As if!!

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    • The Twisted Yarn says

      February 15, 2016 at 9:19 pm

      And you are indeed a wise woman, Ms Contented. I should follow your example.

      Reply
  9. Maggie Storer says

    February 15, 2016 at 8:37 pm

    At first I thought you were going to tell us about an accident you had while out knitting! Please don’t tell me you knit and run at the same time! No, that would be silly. Love the hat and glad you made it safely back home. My short walks make it impossible for me to ever get lost.

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    • The Twisted Yarn says

      February 15, 2016 at 8:53 pm

      Sadly no, I have never managed to knit and run. Knitting and walking is fine, though. I should follow your example on the short walks: FAR safer.

      Reply
  10. dragontearsoflove says

    February 15, 2016 at 9:19 pm

    What a trek…I’ve had those days where you just have to keep going on the trail, forged or not. I hope you had a good run and figured out where to turn back next time you take it;-)

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    • The Twisted Yarn says

      February 15, 2016 at 9:23 pm

      It was a little crazy, but also slightly fun. I hope that all of your similar exploits have ended well. 🙂

      Reply
  11. pomegranateandchintz says

    February 15, 2016 at 11:59 pm

    Oops indeed!! Hope your legs and lungs have recovered!

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    • The Twisted Yarn says

      February 17, 2016 at 8:50 pm

      Just about, thanks. I might have to go and lie down for a year or two, though, just to be sure.

      Reply
  12. Born To Organize says

    February 16, 2016 at 1:39 am

    Wow, what a day! I’m glad you didn’t get caught in a downpour or get lost after dark. I take my phone when I hike alone, just in case.

    I agree, your writing style makes me smile.

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    • The Twisted Yarn says

      February 17, 2016 at 8:49 pm

      You’re a wiser person than I am. (But I think we’d already established that.)

      Reply
      • Born To Organize says

        February 20, 2016 at 12:05 am

        You’re too funny.

        Reply
  13. Amy at love made my home says

    February 16, 2016 at 7:25 am

    My goodness, that was quite an adventure! Glad you got home safely! xx

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    • The Twisted Yarn says

      February 17, 2016 at 8:45 pm

      Thank you! Not a mistake I’ll make again… I hope…

      Reply
  14. nanacathy2 says

    February 16, 2016 at 8:58 am

    I don’t run, but I have done that on walks! Hope your feet and legs are OK!

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    • The Twisted Yarn says

      February 17, 2016 at 8:44 pm

      Hope you got home OK after your own misadventures! And yes, my legs seem to have survived, thanks.

      Reply
  15. Gallivanta says

    February 16, 2016 at 11:32 am

    No need for a map. Just take several balls of yarn and release as you run. When you are tired, stop and wind up the yarn till you get home. 😉

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    • The Twisted Yarn says

      February 17, 2016 at 8:16 pm

      I LIKE your thinking. Why on earth didn’t I think of that?! And I could have slowed to walking pace and knitted the yarn all the way home. You are a genius.

      Reply
      • Gallivanta says

        February 17, 2016 at 11:50 pm

        Indeed! So next time forget the map; remember the yarn!

        Reply
  16. Nikki - Yet Another Crafter says

    February 16, 2016 at 12:26 pm

    Looks like there were some beautiful views to be had though… I’ve done similar on walks before, oops indeed! How far did you run in the end?

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    • The Twisted Yarn says

      February 17, 2016 at 8:15 pm

      Good to know I’m not the only one! (Hope you returned safely from your adventures.) I was hoping that nobody would ask how far I ran. The gadget on my wrist said it was only 6 miles. 🙁 I’m sure the gadget on my wrist forgot to put a zero on the end of that…

      Reply
      • Nikki - Yet Another Crafter says

        February 19, 2016 at 10:09 am

        Haha, I know that feeling too! It’s also amazing how far 5/6 miles can really be. If I were to go three miles towards the downs I could end up getting some amazing views from where I ended up!

        Reply
  17. Arlene says

    February 17, 2016 at 1:42 pm

    You had quite the running adventure. So according to my calculations you need not run for 39 days. If you had climbed one flight of stairs a day. So go find that couch, put your legs up, have your favorite beverage handy, and knit to your heart’s content. 🙂

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      February 17, 2016 at 8:10 pm

      You know, I LIKE your calculations. And I am, as I write, sprawled on the sofa with a glass of wine.
      Thank you for your kind comment.

      Reply
  18. narf77 says

    February 18, 2016 at 7:39 pm

    I don’t know why you didn’t cut your losses and set out for London, Dick Whittington style. It was most probably closer and I hear the coffee and cake is good.

    Reply

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A re-knit with a view in the Cotswolds.
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I really should go indoors and do boring chores, but....
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#novitaknits #strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #strandedknitting #fairislecardigan #Fairisle #fairisleknitting #fairislefriday #knitdesigner #knitspo #knitspiration #strikke #strikkedilla #virkning #garn

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

The steeks are cut and it`s beginning to look a lot like a cardigan (apart from the lack of sleeves, collar, button bands, buttons, and a really thorough blocking, but what`s a few details between friends?) I`m excited that the knitted reality is coming out pretty much how I hoped when I created the design. Feel free to laugh at my hubris when it all goes wrong tomorrow...
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#knittersofinsta #knitspo #knitspiration #garn #strikkedilla #strikke #virkning #knitwear #knitdesigner #novitaknits #nevernotknitting #Fairisle #fairislefriday #fairislecardigan #fairisleknitting #strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #strandedknitting
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The secret-squirrel knitting I've been doing lately? Well I can now reveal that the fabulous @littleboxofcrochet asked me to create two designs for their July box. 
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This was a ginormous honour, because their boxes are unfailingly luscious. I've loved being involved with the project, and I hope you'll enjoy the result! Don't think I'm allowed to spoil the surprise of box contents quite yet, but I'll show you soon when I can.

The secret-squirrel knitting I`ve been doing lately? Well I can now reveal that the fabulous @littleboxofcrochet asked me to create two designs for their July box.
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This was a ginormous honour, because their boxes are unfailingly luscious. I`ve loved being involved with the project, and I hope you`ll enjoy the result! Don`t think I`m allowed to spoil the surprise of box contents quite yet, but I`ll show you soon when I can.
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When life imitates "art". Note the little crocheted kitten beside the pond, paws stretched out, just like the real thing. I had no idea when I crocheted/knitted this chair cover that I'd one day be a kitten-slave for real. #blackcatsrule

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

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

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

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Mar 7

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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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Oct 23

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

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

Uh-oh. #knittingwithcats @stylecraftyarns ...

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Jun 21

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

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

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Dec 2

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

Re-reading this fascinating book - Interaction Of Colo(u)r by Josef Albers - whilst I write the chapter about using colour in stranded knitting for my own book. Highly recommend the Albers book if you fancy a really deep dive into how and why colours behave so differently, depending on their neighbours.
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Good morning, lovely people. Isn't knitting just the BEST distraction?
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#strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #strandedknitting #fairisleknitting #Fairisle #knitdesigner #knitspo #stylecraftspecial #stylecraftspecialdk #knitspiration #fairislefriday #garn #strikke #virkning

Good morning, lovely people. Isn`t knitting just the BEST distraction?
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#strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #strandedknitting #fairisleknitting #Fairisle #knitdesigner #knitspo #stylecraftspecial #stylecraftspecialdk #knitspiration #fairislefriday #garn #strikke #virkning
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I usually just post stuff like this at my garden account - @the.twisted.garden - but I thought you might appreciate the colour. 
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Love this time of year, because there are so many different crops to be picked. Today: cabbage, beans, peas, broccoli, onions, tomatoes, potatoes, patty pan squash, opium poppies (for seed), plums, Japanese wineberries, strawberries, blueberries, and blackberries. Yum.

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

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

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Jan 29

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

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

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Crunching numbers for a pattern for @stylecraftyarns . Crunch, crunch, crunch. I love-hate this stage. 
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#knitdesigner #stylecraftyarns #stylecraft #nevernotknitting #knittingpatterns #knittingpattern #yarn #garn #strikke #virkning #strikkedilla #knitspo #knitspiration #winterknitting

Crunching numbers for a pattern for @stylecraftyarns . Crunch, crunch, crunch. I love-hate this stage.
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#knitdesigner #stylecraftyarns #stylecraft #nevernotknitting #knittingpatterns #knittingpattern #yarn #garn #strikke #virkning #strikkedilla #knitspo #knitspiration #winterknitting
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May 3

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

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

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

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

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Previous design didn't work, but this one will. This is FUN.
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Previous design didn`t work, but this one will. This is FUN.
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#strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #knittersofinsta #strandedknitting #virkning #garn #strikke #strikkedilla #knitdesigner #knittingdesigner #nevernotknitting #fairisleknitting #fairisle @stylecraftyarns #stylecrafthighlandheathers
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Knitting on the rug beside the first fire of the season.

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

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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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Dec 14

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

For those of you remember Robyn-the-robin (my cheeky avian friend who fed from my hand and generally bossed me about for two summers), you may be interested in this. Here`s a fledgling robin who hasn`t even got his/her red chest yet, but follows me VERY closely around the garden. We`ve just had a little chat over some mealworms, and I`m optimistic that we`ll be friends.
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Knitting and walking in the sunshine. ❤ 
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Knitting and walking in the sunshine. ❤
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View from a sofa, as I contemplate ideas for a new blog post (that'll doubtless take weeks to be drafted and re-re-re-re-re-drafted).

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

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I finished designing a thing. @novitaknits yarns are lush. 🙂
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I finished designing a thing. @novitaknits yarns are lush. 🙂
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#strandedcolourwork #strandedknitting #strandedcolorwork #fairisletechniques #fairislefriday #fairisledesign #knitdesigner #knittingdesigner #nevernotknitting #novitaknits #novita #garn #strikkedilla #strikke #virkning #knitspo #knitspiration
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New blog post at thetwistedyarn.com (see link in bio). Includes happy times with fellow Stylecraft Blogstars.

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

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

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

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