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September 1, 2018 by The Twisted Yarn 53 Comments

Lately, I’ve been knitting a lot. The only downside to this is that it’s left less time for blogging about knitting. I’m working on the prototype of my first cardigan design. You’d think this’d be a quick process since I’m working plain ol’ stockinette in a single self-striping yarn, but… no. It’s taking forever. I even did a recount to check that I hadn’t accidentally made an extra six sleeves because that would at least explain the slowness.

It’s not as though I’m making it out of cobweb-weight mohair or anything crazy like that. The yarn is a brand new release from Stylecraft – an aran-weight acrylic-wool blend called ‘Life Heritage’. It comes in these splendid  colourways:-

The colourway I’m using is called ‘Seagreen’. It’s always important to coordinate with your surroundings. (More on these particular surroundings in a moment.):-

Actually I do know why it’s taking so long to finish this thing. It’s because I keep doing things like deciding to move the first armhole gap three centimetres to the left, thus requiring me to rip back four hours of my life and reknit the blimmin’ thing. Anyway, the thing about… WHOA, WILL YOU LOOK AT THAT?! I’m writing this blog post beside the pond, and look who’s enjoying a moment of, um, intimacy! LOOK!

Anyway, back to the knitting, and re-knitting, and then re-re-knitting. One thing that I can confidently confirm is that Life Heritage is a robust sort of yarn that stands up just fine to a vicious cycle of knitting-ripping-knitting abuse without disintegrating into a whiny mess of fluff. (Sadly, the same cannot be said of the knitter, but you can’t really blame Stylecraft for that.)

Another reason I haven’t finished this cardigan is because last week we – the Stoic Spouse, the Twinnage, and I – made a 500-mile journey north, right up to the ludicrously beautiful island of Mull, off the west coast of Scotland.

And without forcing you to sit down for a formal viewing of all eleventy thousand holiday photos, please can I just say, Mull is awesome, stunning, peaceful, and rammed full of wildlife. You can scarcely move without tripping over a seal or bumping into a golden eagle or two (which may explain why eagles always look so disapproving).

We arrived at the house that we’d rented for the week, only to find a stonking great stag making itself at home in the garden:-

There were some knitting opportunities, of course:-

 

Plus a couple of opportunities to wear a load of knit/hook-wear:-

But to the delight of the Twinnage, we spent a lot more of our time eagle-watching and whale-watching, paddling in the sea amongst tiny fish, and walking the hills.

And don’t even get me started on the raw beauty of Fingal’s Cave…

Are you sure you wouldn’t like to pop round tonight – say, about 8pm-ish – for a formal screening of The Holiday Photos? I’ve got some breadsticks somewhere, and there’s a definitely a bottle of wine in the fridge… I’m sure it’ll only take an hour or six…

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Filed Under: Knitting Tagged With: cardigan, damselfly, designing, holiday, knitting, knitwear, life heritage, mull, pond, stylecraft, wildlife

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  1. A.L. Bradshaw says

    September 1, 2018 at 2:59 pm

    Count me in!

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    • The Twisted Yarn says

      September 2, 2018 at 8:45 pm

      Consider your space on the sofa reserved. 🙂

      Reply
  2. Sheryl says

    September 1, 2018 at 3:48 pm

    Your yarn choice is a perfect pairing for your views! Lovely! Thanks for sharing. The pic with the boat seems to exude all of the colors in that color way.

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    • The Twisted Yarn says

      September 2, 2018 at 8:46 pm

      I’d love to pretend that the whole thing was deliberate, but it was a very lucky coincidence of yarn and surroundings.

      Reply
  3. Sharon marson says

    September 1, 2018 at 4:01 pm

    Fun posting but can you PLEEEASE post the pattern for your amazing sheep hat????? Or email me????

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      September 2, 2018 at 8:48 pm

      I wish I could! The hat was a (bought) gift from my lovely aunt about 15 years ago. The hat itself is crocheted and the sheep is knitted. Maybe I should try and write up a guess at the pattern? (It is an above-averagely splendid hat.)

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      • wendelika says

        September 4, 2018 at 7:37 pm

        That’s interesting. If I were to make up my own version, I would definitely knit the hat and crochet the sheep. BUT the sheep might morph into a moose, or a bear, or something.

        Reply
  4. Ann P Wilson says

    September 1, 2018 at 4:06 pm

    I couldn’t love you more if you were my own flesh and blood – your bright and positive attitude, your artistic talents, your family devotion, and on and on – count me a devoted fan across the sea. The photos remind me of the coast of New England where I lived for the first 30 years of my life…thanks so much for all of it.

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    • The Twisted Yarn says

      September 2, 2018 at 8:50 pm

      Gosh, I blush a little more each time you comment. Thank you. And if that’s what New England looks like then, (i) you grew up in a mightily beautiful part of the world, and (ii) you’ve just made me want to visit New England.

      Reply
  5. daisy says

    September 1, 2018 at 4:26 pm

    i ALWAYS love your photos!
    thank you so much!
    daisy

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    • The Twisted Yarn says

      September 2, 2018 at 9:01 pm

      No, thank YOU!

      Reply
  6. Jane Sturgeon says

    September 1, 2018 at 4:34 pm

    Beautiful yarn and photos…what a joy to dive into your post, Phil, Thank you. X

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    • The Twisted Yarn says

      September 2, 2018 at 9:02 pm

      And thank you for such kind words.

      Reply
  7. Susan Ketley says

    September 1, 2018 at 4:38 pm

    Wow what a beautiful place and the knitting is quite good too????

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    • The Twisted Yarn says

      September 2, 2018 at 9:04 pm

      The place is STUNNING!

      Reply
  8. Mrs C A Millard says

    September 1, 2018 at 4:38 pm

    I love Stylecraft yarn. Just bought a pattern for a raglan sleeve jumper in this new yarn. But doing one similar in chunky (as I have loads)! Thanks for the lovely pics and your chirpy comments.
    X Coral

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    • The Twisted Yarn says

      September 2, 2018 at 9:06 pm

      You’re welcome. And enjoy the speediness of knitting in chunky yarn. 🙂

      Reply
  9. captelaine says

    September 1, 2018 at 6:05 pm

    If you filmed your slide show and posted it on YouTube I promise to watch it… the photos you shared here are magically delicious. Love the yarn colors reminds me to get back to work on the sweater waiting in a drawer for the sleeves to get done.

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      September 2, 2018 at 9:07 pm

      Hmm, that might be a little beyond me in terms of technical competence. (Personal Facebook page???)

      Reply
  10. Alison says

    September 1, 2018 at 6:56 pm

    I don’t really understand balls of wool of different colours. Does the wool just make the patterns as you knit? So do you have to buy different balls for different sizes? Or does the same pattern happen no matter the size? Or is it just magic?!

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    • The Twisted Yarn says

      September 2, 2018 at 9:11 pm

      It’s magic! (But seriously, the ball has lengths of each different colour so that as you knit, you create the stripes. Easy AND pretty = win!)

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      • Alison says

        September 13, 2018 at 9:56 pm

        Thanks for replying! I’m still puzzling over the mechanics though…. Does the wool only make one pattern? I mean one jumper pattern and the stripes just appear but if you were to make a hat with the same wool the pattern would be wrong?

        Your jumper looks like it has little twined white and purple bits, does that just happen as you knit??

        Reply
  11. Joanne Grace Hortensius says

    September 1, 2018 at 7:04 pm

    I would love to drop in and see your holiday photos, but, alas, I’m an ocean and continent away (in British Columbia!!). Love your posts, this one especially.

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    • The Twisted Yarn says

      September 2, 2018 at 9:20 pm

      Hmm, that’s a poor excuse, I feel! That said, having visited British Columbia many years ago, I can confirm that your scenery is WAY more stunning than ours. But thank you for your kind words about my blog.

      Reply
  12. narf7 says

    September 1, 2018 at 7:48 pm

    There is nothing that I don’t love about this post <3

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      September 2, 2018 at 9:22 pm

      Coming from you, I’m taking this as a BIG compliment. Thank you.

      Reply
  13. Nada says

    September 1, 2018 at 8:03 pm

    Knitting, – great, photographs- fabulous. Totally enjoyed the blog>

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    • The Twisted Yarn says

      September 2, 2018 at 9:23 pm

      Your comment – very kind! Thank you. 🙂

      Reply
  14. Lynn Lilley says

    September 1, 2018 at 8:10 pm

    Beautiful island, beautiful sweater, I would have taken you up on breadsticks wine and holiday pics but it would take a bit more than 6 hours to get there from here in Ontario. Next year I’m gonna get me a pond!!!

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    • The Twisted Yarn says

      September 2, 2018 at 9:25 pm

      Oh, you so need a pond. EVERYONE should have a pond. Meanwhile, thank you for your kind words, and you are excused photo-viewing duties on account of your distance from Oxfordshire. (You do live in a splendid part of the world, though, speaking as someone who once spent three very happy months in your country.)

      Reply
  15. Elizabeth Buxton says

    September 1, 2018 at 8:19 pm

    I’m on my way!
    Liz down the road.x

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    • The Twisted Yarn says

      September 2, 2018 at 9:26 pm

      Excellent! Consider your seat on the sofa reserved. You haven’t got any other commitments for the next seven or eight hours, I hope??

      Reply
  16. Megan Drennan says

    September 1, 2018 at 9:01 pm

    The Magic of Mull stays with you forever. I know that, even though I moved away to Wonderful Wales. Love the new wool,MIGHT even knit myself something for a change.

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    • The Twisted Yarn says

      September 2, 2018 at 9:27 pm

      I can so believe that (about Mull). And yes, most of Wales is so beautiful, too.

      Reply
  17. Krysia says

    September 1, 2018 at 10:25 pm

    Great photos! I’m on the next flight out of New York:-)

    Reply
  18. Karen says

    September 1, 2018 at 10:38 pm

    Thank you for sharing. I’m in awe at the beauty and I want to go there! (The yarn and knitting are wonderful too) ????

    Reply
  19. Sharon says

    September 1, 2018 at 11:36 pm

    Love the colourway you chose for your new pattern. When are you going to present us with the pattern for your marvellous sheep hat? Or a link to whosever it is, please.

    And is that the pond you dug yourself that has the damsel flies busily laying eggs in it? Well done you, all round!

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  20. Penny Black says

    September 2, 2018 at 4:59 am

    Love Mull, love your blog and the new yarn! Penny

    Reply
  21. craftilycreative says

    September 2, 2018 at 5:53 am

    Loved this blog!

    Reply
  22. nanacathy2 says

    September 2, 2018 at 7:30 am

    The holiday pics are stunning and I am with the lady above, your hat is wonderful. The yarn colours are pretty wonderful too. Good luck with the cardigan.

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  23. Nicola says

    September 2, 2018 at 8:53 am

    I would happily sit and look at holiday photos,oh and I can show you mine. Apparently,after five pics the Yorkshire Moors all look the same – utter nonsense if you ask me!
    That yarn is lovely knitted up.

    Reply
  24. Lisa says

    September 2, 2018 at 9:37 am

    Ooh mull looks amazing! And that stylecraft goes perfectly with the sirroisurrou. Happy knitting!

    Reply
  25. Rachelle Coulson says

    September 2, 2018 at 11:51 am

    I’d love to come but I’ll have to bring my knitting xx

    Reply
  26. Helen Harle says

    September 2, 2018 at 3:38 pm

    Great scenery & new yarn, what’s not to love! Great photos too.

    Reply
  27. Alexandra Mary says

    September 2, 2018 at 6:08 pm

    As always I love your post. Mull looks magical.

    Reply
  28. Lou says

    September 2, 2018 at 7:32 pm

    I went to Mull once… many years ago as a student. It rained – and I don’t mean just a bit damp – I mean TYOHOONED down solidly for 4 days. I’m not scared of a bit of wet, but you just couldn’t even see!! So I know the inside of the pub in Tobermory rather well, and I know how to do the cribbage bit of dominoes thanks to that trip. And how to play backgammon! The pub was lovely, and the trip was Before Children so it was still fun… but your pics have made me think I’d like to go back and try again!

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  29. Kit Dunsmore says

    September 2, 2018 at 8:32 pm

    Looks like a great vacation! I love Scotland. And I also love the cardigan you are working on. Self-striping yarn is my go-to when I’m tired but want the fun of variety as I make yet another pair of socks from the pattern I have memorized…

    Reply
  30. Winwick Mum says

    September 2, 2018 at 9:40 pm

    Fingal’s Cave! One of my favourite pieces of music. I won’t try to spell the composer because I’ve been drinking gin and autocorrect can’t be trusted, but your photo looks as stunning as the music ???? xx

    Reply
  31. Ms Sue says

    September 4, 2018 at 6:16 pm

    I always love your posts, but the pictures in this one are absolutely wonderful. I like self-striping yarn and this one looks great.

    Reply
  32. Liz Knowles says

    September 4, 2018 at 10:28 pm

    Currently reading your blog while in a lodge on the west coast of Scotland. Perhaps we should compare photos!

    Reply
  33. luciadunn says

    September 5, 2018 at 7:14 am

    Great article and amazing pictures as always… Mull is a magical place
    Lucia xx

    Reply
  34. Gallivanta says

    September 5, 2018 at 10:56 am

    Fingal’s Cave! Lucky you!

    Reply
  35. Amber says

    September 6, 2018 at 1:23 pm

    That cave is amazing! And all of your holiday photos are stunning. Don’t worry about sharing too many. 🙂

    Reply

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Hunter would like to inform you that after very extensive testing, he can confirm that @stylecraftyarns are soft and cosy and excellent for napping against. (Pictured: #stylecrafthighlandheathers and a cushion cover I designed with #stylecraftdreamcatcher ). ...

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Reworking the 'Falling Leaves' cowl in yarn that still actually exists, and it's nearly done. Free pattern will be landing in a blog post near you within the next week or so.
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#strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #strandedknitting #fairisleknitting #fairislefriday #fairisle #rowanfeltedtweed #strikkedilla #strikke #garn #virkning #virkningsprojekt

Reworking the `Falling Leaves` cowl in yarn that still actually exists, and it`s nearly done. Free pattern will be landing in a blog post near you within the next week or so.
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#strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #strandedknitting #fairisleknitting #fairislefriday #fairisle #rowanfeltedtweed #strikkedilla #strikke #garn #virkning #virkningsprojekt
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@novitaknits have done a fabulous job of photographing my cardigan design. ❤ I HIGHLY recommend following their beautiful Insta page. Pattern out very soon. 
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#strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #strandedknitting #fairisletechniques #steek #steeking #howtosteek #fairislecardigan #fairisle #fairisleknitting

@novitaknits have done a fabulous job of photographing my cardigan design. ❤ I HIGHLY recommend following their beautiful Insta page. Pattern out very soon.
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#strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #strandedknitting #fairisletechniques #steek #steeking #howtosteek #fairislecardigan #fairisle #fairisleknitting
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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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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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Sometimes, the reverse is almost pretty as the front, in its own subtle way. (Long floats left deliberately because these pieces will only be used for photography.)
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Sometimes, the reverse is almost pretty as the front, in its own subtle way. (Long floats left deliberately because these pieces will only be used for photography.)
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#nevernotknitting #strandedknitting #strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #knitspo #knitspiration #fairisleknitting #fairisledesign #fairislefriday #fairisle #rowanfeltedtweed #knittingblog #garn #strikkedilla #strike #strikkeinspo #tricot #tricotage
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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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Haven't done a knitting-and-walking photo for a while, so here's a shot from walking the twinnage to school this morning. 
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#knittingandwalking #roosimine #roosimineknitting #knitinpublic #knittinginpublic #rowanfeltedtweed #estonianknitting #garn #strikkedilla #strikke #virkning

Haven`t done a knitting-and-walking photo for a while, so here`s a shot from walking the twinnage to school this morning.
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#knittingandwalking #roosimine #roosimineknitting #knitinpublic #knittinginpublic #rowanfeltedtweed #estonianknitting #garn #strikkedilla #strikke #virkning
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Another day, another blog post. See linky in bio or thetwistedyarn.com.

Another day, another blog post. See linky in bio or thetwistedyarn.com. ...

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The knitting is done! Just reworking the FREE pattern using the new yarn. 
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The knitting is done! Just reworking the FREE pattern using the new yarn.
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Cutting the steek on a swatch. I promise that it's way less scary than some people think!
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Cutting the steek on a swatch. I promise that it`s way less scary than some people think!
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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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Thank goodness I'm not a perfectionist. 
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#fairislecardigan #fairisletechniques #fairisleknitting #fairisledesign #fairisle #fairislefriday #strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #strandedknitting

Thank goodness I`m not a perfectionist.
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Busy on the book. 
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Busy on the book.
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How on earth am I going to spend this hour whilst I wait in the car for my mum? Oh hang on, I have knitting and green tea: I'll be fine for half a day at least.

How on earth am I going to spend this hour whilst I wait in the car for my mum? Oh hang on, I have knitting and green tea: I`ll be fine for half a day at least. ...

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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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Playing with Finnish-inspired motifs for a new design. 
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Playing with Finnish-inspired motifs for a new design.
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Time to stop the colourful stuff for a while and begin crunching some serious numbers. Crunch, crunch, crunch...
Depressive Pencils = a fabulous gift from my super friend @toads_mum 
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Time to stop the colourful stuff for a while and begin crunching some serious numbers. Crunch, crunch, crunch...
Depressive Pencils = a fabulous gift from my super friend @toads_mum
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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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Good morning, lovely people. Isn't knitting just the BEST distraction?
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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
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Being a good girl for once and blocking this swatch.
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Blocking mats and pins by @knitiq . Disclosure: I didn't pay for them, BUT I've had them for several years now, and I love them (in as much as you can actually love a blocking mat).
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Being a good girl for once and blocking this swatch.
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Blocking mats and pins by @knitiq . Disclosure: I didn`t pay for them, BUT I`ve had them for several years now, and I love them (in as much as you can actually love a blocking mat).
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#strikkedilla #strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #strikke #strandedknitting #rowanfeltedtweed #knittingdesigner #nevernotknitting #knittersofig #knitspiration #knitspo #fairisletechniques #fairislefriday #fairisleknitting
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Friday night post-work chillin'. 
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Friday night post-work chillin`.
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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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Constellations! Plotting and planning for a new design. 
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#knitdesigner #strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #strandedknitting #knitspo #knitspiration #rowanfeltedtweed #fairisleknitting #fairisle #fairislefriday

Constellations! Plotting and planning for a new design.
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Corrugated rib. The trickiest bit of this technique is finding a third hand to hold the camera.
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Corrugated rib. The trickiest bit of this technique is finding a third hand to hold the camera.
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#corrugatedrib #corrugatedribbing #fairisle #fairislefriday #rowanfeltedtweed #strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #strandedknitting #advancedknitting #knitspo #knitspiration
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