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Many Things, Not All Of Them Yarny

August 12, 2018 by The Twisted Yarn 60 Comments

Hello.

So on the plus side, I’ve been designing new crocheted and knitted thingummies and I’m very excited about sharing the patterns with you super-soon. My yarny/designing mojo has well and truly come back and has plonked its ample rear here on the sofa beside me.

But. 

Of the three ideas that I’m working on (a cardigan, a peg-bag, and a vest top), two use yarns that aren’t yet available outside of a secret vault under Stylecraft HQ, and the third involves an unusual technique that I really want to show you properly in a big woolly ta-da once the thing is done. Behind the scenes, my needles and hooks are busy. So it won’t be long. Here’s a hint of cardigan, in a yarn that I’ll be allowed to talk about from tomorrow:-

In the meantime, let’s have an update, because I’ve been itching to tell you…  I RAN A MARATHON! I did it! I may have been the dunce of the PE class at school, but last Sunday I ran for 26.2 miles of hills in blazing heat without stopping! My time was 4 hours, 54 minutes, which was better than I’d dared hope for. (After all, I am 45 years old and creaky and my right leg points inwards.) Surprisingly, it was almost… dare I say it… sort of… fun.

↑ That’s the ‘before’ shot. Along the way, I only took this one photo, because I just wanted to get the job done. ↓

See those clouds? They offered absolutely no shade whatsoever.

It was beautiful hilly countryside, deep in the Forest Of Dean. So beautiful that I longed to veer off-piste and explore the little streams and lakes and the woodland beside the track. But I knew that if I stopped, I’d never start again, so I kept going, and going, and going, and very slowly, I began to clock up more and more mile-markers until I realized that I might actually be able to do this thing in a vaguely respectable time, despite the blazing heat. But most of all, I was thinking of the widely-reported statistic that of first-timers who sign up for a marathon, only 5% actually cross the finish-line of said race, and I DID NOT WANT TO BE NORMAL. So I kept going. All that training in the hot Oxfordshire countryside paid off. And at the end? Well they give you a fat, heavy, medal with a wild boar on it, and unlimited cups of water. Job done. 🙂

Looking a bit tired, now.

So now that’s all over, I’ll have more time to knit and crochet and ponder whether I could run an ultra-marathon. Especially as I’ve pretty much finished making the wildlife pond, too. (Those ugly liner-edges will be covered by pre-planted coir mats, arriving Wednesday. Not that I’m VERY EXCITED or anything.)

And you? Whatever you’ve been up to, I hope most of all that there’s been plenty of yarn in your life, and that you’re making it into something truly beautiful.

Happy yarnery,

Phil x

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  1. andreaclairekiwi says

    August 12, 2018 at 8:49 pm

    Well done on completing the marathon! That took guts!

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      August 13, 2018 at 7:47 pm

      Thank you! It mostly just took stubbornness.

      Reply
  2. Lou says

    August 12, 2018 at 8:54 pm

    Well done on your marathon success – I am very impressed (as a fellow knitter, late developing runner 1st running regularly in my late 30’s, and nhs clinician!). I’ve never run more than 8.5 miles, I was aspiring to 10 but then inadvertently found myself expecting child 3… so running is currently ‘paused’ and you know what? I really, really miss it… so seeing you smash out a marathon in your mid 40’s is super great to see – if you’ve still ‘got it’ there’s hope I might get it back once this little varmint is on the outside!! Looking forwards to seeing the projects unveiled, too.

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      August 13, 2018 at 7:48 pm

      Ooh, congratulations and happy varmint-incubation! We have WAY too much in common. As for the running, believe me, if I can do it then anyone can do it. Seriously. But maybe not whilst pregnant…

      Reply
  3. Alice says

    August 12, 2018 at 8:58 pm

    Ooh… I’m so excited about all your secret squirrel yarny projects and can’t wait to hear about those but right now I just have to say (and I may have mentioned this already in another online place) a big fat WOW! In fact WOW WOW and triple WOW. That’s some mighty good marathon running you did there. Very well done indeed Ms Twisted. I am in awe.

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      August 13, 2018 at 7:50 pm

      You’ll no doubt see them at the pub very soon! (And thank you for your kind words, my friend. I still regret turning down your suggestion of running a 10k race together because I thought it would be WAY too far.)

      Reply
  4. Elizabeth Buxton says

    August 12, 2018 at 9:12 pm

    Congratulations!!!!! I am in awe. And looking forward to the yarn-related surprises in store.
    Liz.

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      August 14, 2018 at 9:30 am

      Thank you. 🙂

      Reply
  5. Tinke says

    August 12, 2018 at 9:13 pm

    Woooooow, you did it! And in that time! So absolute stunning. I’m so proud of you. That point when your breath, your heartbeat and that one leg for an other goes in a flow and state of mind as one is so utterly addicting. You’ll run more, I promise you. Love your pond. That’s addicting too, I’ve four at the moment XD Full of life, fish, dragonflies, frogs and toads and gorgeous plants. (but keep that man out) And all what is attracted to water ( not that anonymous man) <3 And new yarn. I tried new yarn too! Makes one happy too. Show and tell next time.

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      August 14, 2018 at 9:32 am

      You have FOUR ponds?! FOUR?! OK, please may I move in with you? Actually, I’d better not, because I’d spend my whole life watching your wildlife and never getting anything done. Thank you for your kind words about the marathon – and yes I know what you mean about that oh-so-rare perfect state of running flow.

      Reply
  6. Lynn Lilley says

    August 12, 2018 at 9:35 pm

    I had to go and nap after reading your adventures with your running, it was exhausting! Well done, your pond looks wonderful (we are hoping to put one in next year after seeing yours!) So looking forward to hearing more about your knitting. What a busy lady, love your blog!!

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      August 14, 2018 at 9:43 am

      Thank you! (And I really hope you do put in a pond, but then I wish that EVERYONE would put in a pond.)

      Reply
  7. itwasjudith says

    August 12, 2018 at 10:48 pm

    Congratulations for your amazing performance as a 1st time marathon runner and in the scorching heat! You rocked it!
    Now, off to the pond to have deserved fun 🙂
    We’ll wait here for your next yarny update. Sleep well!

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      August 14, 2018 at 9:46 am

      Thank you for such kind words! I’m not sure I rocked it, but I did survive it, and that’s good enough for me!

      Reply
      • itwasjudith says

        August 14, 2018 at 9:48 am

        I think you did? First time runner, marathon completed n blazing heat and with knee issue 🙂 well done!

        Reply
  8. captelaine says

    August 12, 2018 at 11:02 pm

    Well done, my daughter and I did a 10k when I was in my 40s and she was in her 20s… I don’t walk much these days but I know what it takes and how great you can feel running. Your pond is lovely… so beautiful. I’ll be looking forward to more yarn posts.

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      August 14, 2018 at 9:48 am

      Thank you. (And 10k is a HIGHLY respectable distance. Most people couldn’t manage that.)

      Reply
  9. Sharon says

    August 12, 2018 at 11:38 pm

    Well done with the Marathon. Only time I ever used to run was for a bus, and I can’t do that now!
    The pond looks beautiful, even without the coir matting. Hope the wildlife appreciate it and turn up and play nicely!
    Looking forward to the Reveals!

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      August 14, 2018 at 9:49 am

      Thank you! So far, lots of predators have turned up, so I’m not sure they’ll be playing nicely…

      Reply
  10. Patricia Lloyd says

    August 13, 2018 at 12:15 am

    Congratulations on running your marathon. I am in awe at your time in that draining heat! And I love your pond, now I shall make one as well. But I shan’t run, I’m 77 with bad legs so I can be excused. Hurrah for you!!!

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      August 14, 2018 at 9:53 am

      Excellent, another pond! (I may be a tiny bit evangelical on the subject.) May it bring you endless fascination and joy.

      As for the running, I’m not sure that you can be excused: I was overtaken by several folk who looked as though they were in their late seventies…

      Reply
  11. Joanne Grace Hortensius says

    August 13, 2018 at 1:42 am

    Congratulations on completing the marathon. You are amazing. So proud of you.

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      August 14, 2018 at 9:53 am

      Thank you! You’ve just made a grown woman blush!

      Reply
  12. Christina Gibbs says

    August 13, 2018 at 2:06 am

    A big congratulations on your marathon running!!! We all know you are not normal, so we were certain you would finish! LOL! I always love your new projects, so I’m looking forward to the newest one!

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      August 14, 2018 at 9:54 am

      Ha, fair point. 🙂 Right, I’d better get on with the knitting and crocheting, then.

      Reply
  13. daisy says

    August 13, 2018 at 4:41 am

    congratulations on completing your marathon! yay!
    and your garden pool is looking good already!
    i really love your posts … keep them coming!

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      August 14, 2018 at 9:55 am

      Thank you on all three counts!

      Reply
  14. Sue says

    August 13, 2018 at 7:52 am

    Well done for doing your marathon!….I don’t think I could run that far, but I did the race for life (walked it????) and am definitely doing it next year. You are an inspiration to us all, and can’t wait to see more yarny things. Love, love, love your blog, sue x

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      August 14, 2018 at 9:56 am

      The Race For Life is such a wonderful thing – I bet the atmosphere is amazing?
      And thank you for your kind words.

      Reply
  15. Charlotte says

    August 13, 2018 at 11:52 am

    Well done!! A marathon is a very impressive thing to do. Looking forward to all the top secret yarny-ness as well!

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      August 14, 2018 at 9:56 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  16. Gallivanta says

    August 13, 2018 at 11:54 am

    A huge and hearty hooray on completing the marathon. 🙂 I am very curious about the peg bag.

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      August 14, 2018 at 9:59 am

      Thank you! The peg bag is finished, but I’m not allowed to show it to you for another six weeks or so. I’m writing up the pattern, though, so it’ll be all ready.

      Reply
  17. Inez says

    August 13, 2018 at 1:00 pm

    Congratulations! Quite an accomplishment.

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      August 14, 2018 at 10:00 am

      Thank you! Not sure I’ll be doing it again!

      Reply
  18. nanacathy2 says

    August 13, 2018 at 1:09 pm

    Congratulations, and the Forest of Dean is a remarkable place and very lovely. Looking forward to the big reveals.

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      August 14, 2018 at 10:00 am

      Yes, it’s so beautiful. I want to go back there for a weekend to just wander around and chill.

      Reply
  19. Lynn says

    August 13, 2018 at 4:12 pm

    Congratulations! You are an inspiration! Love the pond and looking forward to new yarny posts.

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      August 14, 2018 at 10:02 am

      Thank you – you’re very kind!

      Reply
  20. Ann P Wilson says

    August 13, 2018 at 4:18 pm

    You never cease to amaze and amuse – accomplishing the marathon has marked a milepost in your life – you’ll be a changed woman, accepting more challenges and generally feeling very good about yourself, as well you should! So many of us loving you all over the globe…you are an angel and an inspiration. Besides all that you have a most delightful sense of humor – with love and admiration I offer my thanks.

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      August 14, 2018 at 10:03 am

      As always, you’re kinder than I deserve, but thank you. The marathon certainly took a bit of effort! Meanwhile I hope that whatever you’re doing today, it involves lots of colour and lots of yarn.

      Reply
  21. Gillian Thomas says

    August 13, 2018 at 5:30 pm

    Well done you. I am still plugging away at 5k. My husband it an ultrarunner but regularly does 100 miles plus. An ultrarunner is technically anyone who runs over marathon distance so you are nearly there ????

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      August 14, 2018 at 10:05 am

      5k is perfectly respectable! But crikey, your husband is hardcore!

      Reply
  22. Rachelle says

    August 13, 2018 at 5:34 pm

    Well done for the marathon. I think the only Marathon I could do would be a knitting one. Love your Blogg xx

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      August 14, 2018 at 10:02 am

      Thank you. And now that you mention, it a knitting marathon sounds like an extremely good idea…

      Reply
  23. Nada says

    August 13, 2018 at 11:03 pm

    Well done on your marathon results, you should be very proud of yourself.
    And, ……… what a a beautiful pond you have created.
    Love your blog, looking forward to the ta-dah moment of the new Stylecraft project on your needles, so far yours have been astounding!

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      August 14, 2018 at 10:01 am

      Thank you for all of that – you’re extremely kind. Right, I’d better get on with the knitting and the crocheting, then!

      Reply
  24. Cricket Fox says

    August 14, 2018 at 3:19 am

    Congrats mate

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      August 14, 2018 at 9:57 am

      Thank you!!

      Reply
  25. bobkeblog says

    August 14, 2018 at 5:19 am

    Waw, I don’t know what inspires most: the yarn business or the running! Really in awe here :-). How did you start running in the beginning? Did you use a scheme or did you just follow your instinct?

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      August 14, 2018 at 9:58 am

      I didn’t follow any particular scheme because I’m no good at doing what I’m told. But I did marry a runner, who nagged me a lot until I got into doing it regularly. Races really help you focus, I’ve discovered. But if you’re looking for a scheme, I’ve heard from so many people that the Couch To 5k is really brilliant…

      Reply
  26. curvywitch says

    August 14, 2018 at 10:13 am

    Congratulations on the marathon! A definite achievement and what a good time too.
    Apropos of nothing, inspired by your photo of your Fair Isle skirt I challenged my own personal knitwear designer (or sister) to knit me one and she did! Now waiting for cooler weather so I can wear it.

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      August 15, 2018 at 7:04 am

      That’s so very cool – do we get to see a photo? Pretty please?

      Reply
      • curvywitch says

        August 22, 2018 at 10:20 am

        If I can figure out how to post a photo on the comments of course you will.

        Reply
  27. Jackie Webb says

    August 14, 2018 at 1:36 pm

    Oh my! a brilliant well done on your Marathon run what a great achievement. Your wildlife pond looks absolutely stunning and it’s not quite finished yet. Interested in seeing the peg bag, not thought of knitting one of those but could certainly do with one.

    Reply
  28. Jane Sturgeon says

    August 16, 2018 at 7:23 am

    I love that you are being creative Phil and fabulous achievement on completing the marathon. The Forest of Dean is beautiful. Hugs x

    Reply
  29. Susie Hewer says

    August 16, 2018 at 12:49 pm

    Well done on completing the marathon in such heat and that was a great time for your first marathon. In fact, I did my first marathon at your age and my time was almost exactly the same – must be 40s thing! I never dreamt I’d still be running marathons & ultra marathons in my 60s and I ran my first 100 miler to celebrate turning 60 earlier this year. It’s a slippery but very enjoyable slope. I hope you’re feeling very proud. We too have wildlife ponds, one large and one small, and they are a delight.

    Reply
  30. Born To Organize says

    August 18, 2018 at 2:12 am

    I am so impressed with your dedication and fortitude. Congratulations on your fabulous time but more importantly for starting and finishing and incredibly difficult challenge. I used to run 10K races with friends, and a few 5K’s as well. I can’t begin to imagine.a full marathon. You look terrific. I’m looking forward to seeing what you have in store in the yarn department. And oh my goodness your pond is amazing. What a lovely thing to have in your garden.

    Reply
  31. Jane says

    August 20, 2018 at 7:02 am

    I love your blog! Well done on your marathon achievement. I am currently training for my third half marathon and have a plan to run a marathon in 18 months time (by then I will be 57). I cannot believe how much fun running is (that is when it is not totally hell). Ironically, I cannot knit or craft much at the moment due to a long standing shoulder problem even though I can churn out the miles on my feet! I also love my pond and can lose hours with my bum in the air, nose a few inches from the water, lost in the life beneath the surface. I am looking forward to seeing your secret yarny project.

    Reply
  32. Amber says

    August 30, 2018 at 2:01 pm

    Well done on the marathon achievement! I ran a half marathon once and that about did me in, so I have immense, immense respect for you to do a full one and finish on your first try!

    Reply

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

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A re-knit with a view in the Cotswolds. 
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A re-knit with a view in the Cotswolds.
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I really should go indoors and do boring chores, but....
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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
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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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The secret-squirrel knitting I've been doing lately? Well I can now reveal that the fabulous @littleboxofcrochet asked me to create two designs for their July box. 
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This was a ginormous honour, because their boxes are unfailingly luscious. I've loved being involved with the project, and I hope you'll enjoy the result! Don't think I'm allowed to spoil the surprise of box contents quite yet, but I'll show you soon when I can.

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

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

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

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

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Public service broadcast by @thetwistedyarn! Steeks aren't scary.
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#steeking #steek #strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #strandedknitting #garn #strikkedilla #strikke #virkning #Fairisle #fairisletechniques #fairisleknitting #knitspo #knitspiration #nevernotknitting #knittingblogger #knittingblog #knitdesigner #fairislefriday

Public service broadcast by @thetwistedyarn! Steeks aren`t scary.
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#steeking #steek #strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #strandedknitting #garn #strikkedilla #strikke #virkning #Fairisle #fairisletechniques #fairisleknitting #knitspo #knitspiration #nevernotknitting #knittingblogger #knittingblog #knitdesigner #fairislefriday
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Eight years ago today, I started thetwistedyarn.com. It was just a place to talk (and talk) about knitting. Gradually it became a place to photograph knitting and wildlife, too... and garden stuff, which led to the @the.twisted.garden page. Little did I know that my blog would lead to meeting you creative, witty, wonderful lot, plus a book deal, and some treasured real-life friends, a quarterly column in 'Simply Knitting' magazine, membership of the Stylecraft Blogstars, a TV appearance, and plenty else besides.
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If you're thinking of starting a blog, I have one very important piece of advice: DO IT!
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(I wheel this photo out almost every year. It's the cake that the Stoic Spouse commissioned for my first blogiversary. It was delicious as well as beautiful, but unsubtle hints have thus far failed to persuade him to bake or order any further bloggy gateaux.)
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#blogiversary #knitting #knitdesigner #knittingdesigner #nevernotknitting

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

Uh-oh. #knittingwithcats @stylecraftyarns ...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Crunching numbers for a pattern for @stylecraftyarns . Crunch, crunch, crunch. I love-hate this stage.
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#knitdesigner #stylecraftyarns #stylecraft #nevernotknitting #knittingpatterns #knittingpattern #yarn #garn #strikke #virkning #strikkedilla #knitspo #knitspiration #winterknitting
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New blog post! See thetwistedyarn.com or link in bio. Warning: contains personal inadequacy and failure.

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

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

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

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Previous design didn't work, but this one will. This is FUN.
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Previous design didn`t work, but this one will. This is FUN.
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Knitting on the rug beside the first fire of the season.

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There's a new blog post at thetwistedyarn.com (or see link in bio). It's a little different from normal, as it pays tribute to my recently deceased aunt. But don't worry, normal yarny shenanigans will resume next post. 
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#copingwithgrief #grief #funeral

There`s a new blog post at thetwistedyarn.com (or see link in bio). It`s a little different from normal, as it pays tribute to my recently deceased aunt. But don`t worry, normal yarny shenanigans will resume next post.
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There's a new blog post at thetwistedyarn.com (or see link in bio). Just sayin'.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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I finished designing a thing. @novitaknits yarns are lush. 🙂
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I finished designing a thing. @novitaknits yarns are lush. 🙂
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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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