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Millionaire

March 4, 2019 by The Twisted Yarn 53 Comments

That title is misleading. I’m not really a millionaire, although I did just find a bar of chocolate that I’d forgotten about so I am feeling pretty fortunate. (I sometimes hide chocolate away from the Twinnage, and the advantage/disadvantage of having a rubbish memory is that I then promptly forget it ever existed.) But the title of this post is because recently, my blog visit stats passed the million mark. Those visits can’t all have been by my mum, surely? A million! That’s quite a big number. Thank you, all of you, for visiting. You’re awesome. Especially you. Yes YOU. Please, have some flowers from my garden:-

Meanwhile, the rather large knitted panel is mounted. It should be higher up, really, but I’m loathe to bang additional nails into the wall because round here, that’s the sort of behaviour that leads to big chunks of house falling off. (Yesterday, in the rain, we got to play one of our favourite games. It’s called Where’s-that-drip-drip-drip-noise-coming-from-and-which-bit-of-roof-is-leaking-this-time? This game is second only in our affections to Do-you-think-it’s-rained-enough-for-the-cellar-to-flood-again?-Why-don’t-you-have-a-look?-No,-I’m-busy,-YOU-look. Fun times at Twisted Towers.)

Mounting the knitted panel on the frame was easy, with the aid of a staple gun.

Job done!

And yes, I will write up a post about the design process.

Have some more flowers.

Since this thing was finished, I’ve had a motivation slump, yarn-wise. Instead, as the weather turned weirdly warm and sunny last week, it felt as though an invisible piece of elastic kept pinging me back outdoors. I spent last summer/autumn burying a garden-load of bulbs and digging the wildlife pond and now, as we peek over the threshold of spring, the results are beginning to show.

As soon as he weather warmed up, the garden and the pond did a collective “WA-HEY, LOOK AT MEEEEEEE!” behaviour that might be irritating in a person, but which is perfectly endearing in a garden. Everywhere, everywhere, there is exuberant colour.

Everywhere.

I haven’t dared tell the garden that winter may yet sneak back in with a last hurrah.

Another advantage/disadvantage of having a rubbish memory is that I have no recall of what bulbs were planted where, so each one is a complete surprise as it pokes up from the soil. Oh look, a tulip!

And another tulip!

And a ladybird! Hang on, I don’t remember planting that…

Is it me, or does that ladybird look remarkably like a cherry tomato with a few spots painted on?

Re-doing the garden is a long-term project and it’ll be a while before dots of winter colour like this…

…become carpets of gorgeousness, like this (not that our garden is quite that large):-

That photo is from Welford Park in Berkshire, where they’re partial to a snowdrop or 9 000 000.

I took the twinnage there the other weekend with my very dear friend Maryanne. We wandered the woods and paddled in the stream and – lacking a net – we used our hands to lift stones and gently capture fairy shrimps and flatworms and horse leeches and water lice. (Yes, we put them all straight back.)

I’m unstupid enough to realize that the twinnage will find their own passions and directions in life but I’m not gonna lie: it fills me with joy that the boys are developing the same fascination with ponds and streams that I had at their age. But maybe it’s for the best that they haven’t discovered the fun to be had in damming waterways…

And still, day after day, February did a convincing impression of June. (“Hey look at me! I’m hot and sunny and you’re getting sunburn every time you go for a longish run because you can’t get your head round using sunscreen so soon after Christmas!”) The lure of outside proved to be even stronger than the lure of sofa-and-yarn.


But indoors is calling and there is knitting to be done. We’re mere days away from the next Stylecraft Blogstars meetup and we’ve all been encouraged to bring an A4-sized piece of knitting/crochet…

Filed Under: Knitting Tagged With: bulbs, flowers, garden, gardening, knitting, Spring, stranded knitting

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  1. Alice says

    March 4, 2019 at 1:48 pm

    Congratulations on hitting the million mark! Hope you rediscover your knitting mojo soon (although I do understand the temptations of the great outdoors…)

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    • The Twisted Yarn says

      March 4, 2019 at 9:08 pm

      Thank you, lovely friend! It’ll probably be mere minutes until the yarny mojo returns.

      Reply
  2. Tineke says

    March 4, 2019 at 1:58 pm

    Your garden looks lovely. And the framed knitting even more stunning. Reminded me of my old houses. One day in a blizzard the snow landed on our attic floor right through the spaces in the roof. I emptied it with a large snow scraper throwing it out of the attic window. Flabbergasting the neighbours who did insolate their roof. Oh well. Had a few new houses too, no drama but no atmosfere too. Take care of that old house. It may leak but it gives old roots too. Do you’ve Dutch ancestors? We make dams every were. XD

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    • The Twisted Yarn says

      March 4, 2019 at 9:11 pm

      Yikes! Your housey snow-shovelling sounds alarming! I hope your current home is better sealed against the elements. (And no Dutch ancestors that I’m aware of, sadly. I did one of those DNA tests hoping for interesting forebears, but I’m about as boringly and thoroughly British as they come. Sigh.)

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  3. Elizabeth Buxton says

    March 4, 2019 at 1:58 pm

    The panel looks even more amazing on the wall than it did before, it’s stunning. I love all the detail.
    Liz.

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    • The Twisted Yarn says

      March 4, 2019 at 9:12 pm

      Thank you so much! (And am I being insufferably rude by ignoring you in the village without realizing, or have our paths genuinely not crossed again?)

      Reply
  4. Sue says

    March 4, 2019 at 2:26 pm

    I also love the chest!

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    • The Twisted Yarn says

      March 4, 2019 at 9:13 pm

      Thank you! I wish I knew more about its heritage, but it’s bought rather than inherited.

      Reply
  5. Jane Ezell says

    March 4, 2019 at 2:29 pm

    Spectacular!
    How great to hang this work of art!
    Kudos.
    You deserve to pause and celebrate!

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    • The Twisted Yarn says

      March 4, 2019 at 9:13 pm

      Thank you so much!

      Reply
  6. PeterB says

    March 4, 2019 at 2:35 pm

    Congratulations on the big number!!
    I love the new wall hanging, it looks perfect
    Look forward to seeing more pictures of your garden as the surprise flowers make their appearance throughout the year

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      March 4, 2019 at 9:14 pm

      Thank you on all three counts – you’re very kind.

      Reply
  7. Samantha Oh says

    March 4, 2019 at 2:35 pm

    Wow, so inspiring. I love your garden too. I’m in a ‘new’ old house and am enjoying what pops up in the garden all the time. Gorgeous

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      March 4, 2019 at 9:15 pm

      Yes, it can be fun to see what you inherit from a garden’s previous owners.

      Reply
  8. Rainbow Junkie says

    March 4, 2019 at 2:44 pm

    Hung up like that you can see just how much work must have gone into it. Quite amazing!

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      March 4, 2019 at 9:16 pm

      Far too much work. I really should learn to make quick and easy things…

      Reply
  9. tinaor says

    March 4, 2019 at 2:46 pm

    You roped me in with the word ‘Millionaire’ which, as I am actually hungry, first made me think ‘shortbread’ rather than cash – am I sad?? Lovely blog post, great to be part of your audience, and thanks for sharing great photos this time of Spring arriving. Looking forward to hearing more about your next projects.

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    • The Twisted Yarn says

      March 4, 2019 at 9:16 pm

      Ha ha, now you’re making me hungry too!

      Reply
    • The Little Room of Rachell says

      March 19, 2019 at 5:48 pm

      Also thought shortbread, caramel and chocolate!

      Superb piece of knitting, it looks lovely hung.

      Reply
  10. catscrochetcorner says

    March 4, 2019 at 2:53 pm

    That knitted panel is SO gorgeous ????

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    • The Twisted Yarn says

      March 4, 2019 at 9:17 pm

      Thank you so very much.

      Reply
  11. Carol St.Louis says

    March 4, 2019 at 3:05 pm

    Buried in snow her in NEW England, thanks for your breath of Spring, there is hope.

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      March 4, 2019 at 9:17 pm

      Yikes. I hope you manage to dig your way out soonish…

      Reply
  12. captelaine says

    March 4, 2019 at 3:20 pm

    Lovely garden flowers, hope Winter stays gone, my flowers and azaleas are blooming, and the pollen is covering our cars here in South Carolina, USA. So happy to be part of your one Million… and some people think blogs are dying, not with great content like yours. Congratulations.

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      March 4, 2019 at 9:19 pm

      Thank you (as always) – that’s incredibly kind. I’m glad that your garden is blooming too – so many people have said that they’re reading this from under a blanket of snow!

      Reply
  13. pobept says

    March 4, 2019 at 3:27 pm

    Congratulations on a million blog visitors.
    Happy Gardening

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    • The Twisted Yarn says

      March 4, 2019 at 9:21 pm

      Thank you. And thank you. 🙂

      Reply
  14. Caz says

    March 4, 2019 at 3:50 pm

    Lovely post. Great knitted panel. But why have you got my photo of Welford Park? I swear I must have stood in exactly the same place! Those snowdrops are awesome.

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    • The Twisted Yarn says

      March 4, 2019 at 9:22 pm

      Oops, I didn’t think you’d notice the theft! 😉 You weren’t the incredibly friendly woman I got chatting to by the stream, were you?

      Reply
  15. Daphne says

    March 4, 2019 at 4:03 pm

    What an imagination you have, I wasn’t too sure about the subject when you were knitting it, oh I of little faith, it is absolutely stunning, which I should have known going by the wonderful work you have done in the past. You are such a talented young lady, and I for one are so grateful that you share all you make with us avid readers of your blogs, and you make me chuckle, which is always a good thing, in my modest way I enjoy my crafts, but your talent is just amazing! You might not remember what the bulbs were you planted,but it worked and they look beautiful well done you for all your hard work. Best wishes from this ‘avid reader’

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  16. D says

    March 4, 2019 at 4:09 pm

    What an imagination you have, I wasn’t too sure about the subject when you were knitting it, but it is splendid, and looks so stunning on your wall, best wishes from an avid reader of your blogs.

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  17. Ann Wilson says

    March 4, 2019 at 4:13 pm

    You continue to amaze me – your knitting/crocheting (is that actually a word?) and your photos enchant me endlessly. And, yes, the chest is just perfection. Thanks for sharing yourself with your million fans – I’m sure there are others who just don’t follow you here. I wish there were a coffee-table book of all your projects as well as your photos – I would give one to my daughter for Christmas!

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  18. Joanne Grace Hortensius says

    March 4, 2019 at 4:15 pm

    Congrats on one million!! If your mum is anything like my mum, at least half of them would be because of her and various siblings, friends, and relatives!! Your panel is amazing!! Brilliant, as you Brits would say. Thanks for the pictures of spring. Still snowed in here in Canada. Thanks for your photos. They give me hope.

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  19. Lee says

    March 4, 2019 at 4:53 pm

    WOW to both, your knitting and your planting!

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  20. margaret says

    March 4, 2019 at 5:24 pm

    congratulations on hitting the million mark! WOW!!!
    and thanks again for all the beautiful garden pics … they brought back memories of my childhood in england … i am now living on northeast coast of USA, in Maine, right next to Acadia national park … it’s cold and we just got hit by 10″ of snow!
    best regards always,
    margaret/daisy

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  21. Arlene says

    March 4, 2019 at 6:49 pm

    I think that is the perfect spot for your “thing”. It looks great with that beautiful cabinet. They compliment each other and seem to have been made for each other. Oh, my gosh I am so jealous of all your pretty, early flowers and even a cute little ladybird already making an appearance. With weather and flowers like that I can see why you have left the sofa and knitting behind. I can’t wait for spring here. Until it arrives I will crochet. 😀

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  22. Kathy says

    March 4, 2019 at 7:11 pm

    Thank you for the beautiful “spring” photos! Your piece looks amazing, hung in it’s new home, and I don’t think it looks too low, as it ties in with the table very well.
    Love your blog, as I get so many laughs from it. Thank you for that too!
    Kathy

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  23. juniperberry27 says

    March 4, 2019 at 9:56 pm

    So well deserved…it’s a fab blog.

    Reply
  24. Deborah Steed says

    March 4, 2019 at 10:35 pm

    your pond “picture” is simply awesome! It looks fabulous mounted and in place. I too love the nature photos you share,

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  25. Jamie@hookthisweavethat says

    March 4, 2019 at 10:50 pm

    Congratulations and I have to say that you would not believe it is knitting. I bet you will get a lot of visitors being surprised when they see it close up. Fabulous.

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  26. Julie Bailey says

    March 4, 2019 at 10:55 pm

    Your knitted artwork is stunning.
    Go get outside…I am here knitting/crocheting as we got 5 more ins of snow last night (New Jersey USA). It also won’t get above freezing for the next few days…sigh.
    Am getting very tired of seeing daffodils and snowdrops in English gardens…my daffs will appear in April.
    So over winter…

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  27. Wendy Alexander says

    March 4, 2019 at 11:06 pm

    Really beautiful. Now that it’s hung, look how the pike has found a circle of underwater grasses to swim through! It comes alive even more. A million visits? Of course, that makes complete sense for a spot-on blog. Congratulations from a very appreciative reader 🙂

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  28. Kris Rasmussen says

    March 4, 2019 at 11:17 pm

    Congrats! And thank you for the flowers. I am still looking out at two feet of snow so they are most welcome. I love reading your blog.

    Reply
  29. Cricket Fox says

    March 5, 2019 at 12:58 am

    Great Pictures

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  30. The Merry Bee says

    March 5, 2019 at 6:32 am

    Your panel is simply beautiful. I did wince at the thought of firing staples into it so casually! Such a clever way of mounting it.
    Your garden makes me nostalgic for spring in England. Here in Cape Town we are sweltering in temperatures in the 30’s, longing for autumn.

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  31. craftilycreativeHeather Tucker says

    March 5, 2019 at 7:53 am

    Love reading your blogs! They always cheer me on a wet windy morning on the Isle of Man! Your knitting panel looks amazing especially place over your beautiful piece of furniture! Keep the blogs coming and congratulations on your readers numbers- so well deserved ????

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  32. Gallivanta says

    March 5, 2019 at 10:38 am

    Congratulations on becoming a millionaire. 😉 I expect, stitch-wise, you are probably a trillionaire by now. The knitted panel looks fabulous. Perhaps your next project could be a knitted panorama of your beautiful spring garden.

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  33. Ms Sue says

    March 5, 2019 at 7:06 pm

    Love the pictures of your beautiful flowers. We are about 4 weeks or so behind you. We are looking forward to at least some flowers here in town soon.

    Reply
  34. Jane Sturgeon says

    March 8, 2019 at 3:51 pm

    Oh Phil, this looks even more stunning on the wall. You are a creative genius… ❤️

    Reply
  35. quietwatercraft says

    March 9, 2019 at 7:15 pm

    Congratulations on your million! And surprise chocolate 😀

    Reply
  36. Patricia Viviano says

    May 12, 2019 at 6:10 pm

    Would love to subscribe to your site BUT it’s not letting me, my email address is patriciaviviano59@gmail.com, could you check it out to see if there is a problem with the site. Thanks for all your beautiful work.

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      May 12, 2019 at 8:30 pm

      Eek, I’m sorry this has happened. Um, I’m not sure my meagre techie skills are going to be up to this. I’ll see what I can do. Give me a day or so……… (And thank you for your kind words.)

      Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      May 12, 2019 at 8:32 pm

      But quick question, have you checked your spam folder for the ‘confirm’ email?????

      Reply

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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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#robin #gardenbirds #tamebirds #gardenforwildlife
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Want to knit a spot of Christmas cheer? New blog post at thetwistedyarn.com, or see linky in my bio.

Want to knit a spot of Christmas cheer? New blog post at thetwistedyarn.com, or see linky in my bio. ...

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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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Aug 15

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New blog post at thetwistedyarn.com (link in bio). It was going yo be about knitting, but then I got carried away...

New blog post at thetwistedyarn.com (link in bio). It was going yo be about knitting, but then I got carried away... ...

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Jul 4

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Been a while since I posted some hospital knitting, but today I had a pre-op appointment for my post-cancer evening-up-the-boobs-so-I-don't-list-to-the-left-when-I-go-running surgery. @novitaknits

Been a while since I posted some hospital knitting, but today I had a pre-op appointment for my post-cancer evening-up-the-boobs-so-I-don`t-list-to-the-left-when-I-go-running surgery. @novitaknits ...

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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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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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Aug 16

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It's not often that my activities here and on my @the.twisted.garden page overlap, but sometimes you just need to crochet a hammock for your squash.

It`s not often that my activities here and on my @the.twisted.garden page overlap, but sometimes you just need to crochet a hammock for your squash. ...

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We popped down to the New Forest for the day. The twinnage loved it. There was, of course, some knitting. 
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#knittinginpublic #knittingandwalking #knitspo #knitspiration #novitaknits #strandedknitting #strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #Fairisle #fairisleknitting #fairisledesign #fairislefriday #fairislecardigan #garn #strikkedilla #strikke #virkning

We popped down to the New Forest for the day. The twinnage loved it. There was, of course, some knitting.
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#knittinginpublic #knittingandwalking #knitspo #knitspiration #novitaknits #strandedknitting #strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #Fairisle #fairisleknitting #fairisledesign #fairislefriday #fairislecardigan #garn #strikkedilla #strikke #virkning
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Oct 31

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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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A yoke is taking shape. Yarn by @novitaknits .
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#fairisleknitting #fairisle #fairisleknitting #jacquardknit #strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #strandedknitting #yoke #yokejumper #yokesweater #knittingtopdown

A yoke is taking shape. Yarn by @novitaknits .
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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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Nov 9

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Working on the book, fuelled by green tea and optimism.

Working on the book, fuelled by green tea and optimism. ...

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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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Jul 5

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New blog post at thetwistedyarn.com,  or see linky in comments..

New blog post at thetwistedyarn.com, or see linky in comments.. ...

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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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Mar 11

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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 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

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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Jan 15

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Mix of high-tech and low-tech in today's number-crunching.

Mix of high-tech and low-tech in today`s number-crunching. ...

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Mar 5

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

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

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Jan 14

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Uh-oh. #knittingwithcats @stylecraftyarns

Uh-oh. #knittingwithcats @stylecraftyarns ...

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Apr 26

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Decent weather for a run. Yes I do occasionally put my knitting down. The colours of this view are a statement, too.
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#running #freedomforukraine

Decent weather for a run. Yes I do occasionally put my knitting down. The colours of this view are a statement, too.
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#running #freedomforukraine
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New blog post at thetwistedyarn.com,  or see link in bio.

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

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May 27

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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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Sep 18

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Half-way through the dragonfly motif on my Äkäslompolo cardigan. Speedy progress on knitting due to annoyingly slow progress on surgery recovery. Grrr....
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#strikke #strikstrikstrik #knittersofig #knitspo #knitspiration #strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #strandedknitting #fairislecardigan #fairisle #fairisleknitting #steek #steeking #novitaknits #novita #äkäslompolo #knitdesigner

Half-way through the dragonfly motif on my Äkäslompolo cardigan. Speedy progress on knitting due to annoyingly slow progress on surgery recovery. Grrr....
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#strikke #strikstrikstrik #knittersofig #knitspo #knitspiration #strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #strandedknitting #fairislecardigan #fairisle #fairisleknitting #steek #steeking #novitaknits #novita #äkäslompolo #knitdesigner
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Jan 23

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

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

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This is going to sound like a paid advert, but I swear that it's not. I've just stumbled across a website called @YarnSub and it's awesome! You can enter the name of any yarn and it'll give you the best possible substitutions with a % match score based on gauge, texture, fibre, etc. See https://yarnsub.com and enjoy!

This is going to sound like a paid advert, but I swear that it`s not. I`ve just stumbled across a website called @YarnSub and it`s awesome! You can enter the name of any yarn and it`ll give you the best possible substitutions with a % match score based on gauge, texture, fibre, etc. See https://yarnsub.com and enjoy! ...

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

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

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There's a new blog post at thetwistedyarn.com! Link in bio. Hope you enjoy...
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#knittersofinsta #nevernotknitting #knittersofinstagram #dragonflies #knitdesigner #stylecrafthighlandheathers #strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #strandedknitting #fairisleknitting #fairisle

There`s a new blog post at thetwistedyarn.com! Link in bio. Hope you enjoy...
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#knittersofinsta #nevernotknitting #knittersofinstagram #dragonflies #knitdesigner #stylecrafthighlandheathers #strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #strandedknitting #fairisleknitting #fairisle
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Aug 10

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Knitting and walking, with a view. 🙂
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#knittingandwalking #knitinpublic #knittinginpublic #stylecrafthighlandheathers #stylecraftyarns #stylecraftblogstars #knittingblogger #knittingdesigner

Knitting and walking, with a view. 🙂
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#knittingandwalking #knitinpublic #knittinginpublic #stylecrafthighlandheathers #stylecraftyarns #stylecraftblogstars #knittingblogger #knittingdesigner
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Crunching the numbers. Crunch, crunch, crunch...
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@novitaknits #knitdesigner #knitspo #knitspiration #nevernotknitting #knittingblogger #novita #novitaknits

Crunching the numbers. Crunch, crunch, crunch...
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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 long-loved and dear friend @mary_megarry_number452 sent this card two years ago with many warm-hearted words inside. Little did either of us know that in addition to the knitting, the two black cats would also become a reality. Hope to see you soon, Mary. ❤ Artist is Dee Nickerson.

My long-loved and dear friend @mary_megarry_number452 sent this card two years ago with many warm-hearted words inside. Little did either of us know that in addition to the knitting, the two black cats would also become a reality. Hope to see you soon, Mary. ❤ Artist is Dee Nickerson. ...

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