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Hello, and welcome. I’m Phil. Let me move up a bit so that you can sit down. Have a cushion. Would you like some green tea? Home-made chocolate cake? Wine? Here is my blog, all about knitting and crocheting colour into my home in the Oxfordshire countryside (a converted old brewery with a wonky tower). When I’m not busy with yarn, I’m a clinical psychologist and mother of small twins. I also write a quarterly column for Simply Knitting magazine. These days I also go running a lot, but please don’t expect to find any sporty wisdom here.

Here I am with my family, aka the stoic spouse and the toddler twinnage.

knitted family dolls
knitted family dolls

I’m also here in this video, trying to hide the fact that I’m out of breath after sprinting up four flights of stairs…

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  1. annabellefranklinauthor says

    November 18, 2013 at 10:47 am

    Thank you for following mine and Millie’s blog, I hope you will enjoy our ‘yarns’ as much as we enjoy yours 🙂

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    • The Twisted Yarn says

      November 22, 2013 at 7:54 pm

      Thank you. I think I’m a little in love with Millie!

      Reply
  2. greenclogs30 says

    December 30, 2013 at 9:12 am

    Lovely to find you on here! Happy knitting!

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    • The Twisted Yarn says

      December 30, 2013 at 10:42 am

      Thank you. You too. 🙂

      Reply
  3. Felicity from Down Under says

    January 19, 2014 at 12:03 am

    Thanks for visiting my blog. I must say, anyone who offers green tea and chocolate cake in addition to the lures of knitting and crochet certainly gets my vote! I’m enjoying a browse through your posts. Love that cathedral window crochet project. It’s going to be huge so I’m curious to know where it will eventually end up? cheers. Felicity

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    • The Twisted Yarn says

      January 19, 2014 at 12:48 pm

      Thank you. And I love your blog. 🙂
      Not sure what exactly the cathedral window will be used for… probably a throw for a sofa.

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      • Felicity from Down Under says

        January 19, 2014 at 11:29 pm

        What an excellent idea. It would make you feel special every time you sat down.

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  4. Victoria says

    January 23, 2014 at 8:03 pm

    I’ll take wine please, it goes well with crocheting! Awesome blog you have here and crochet is therapy -:)

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    • The Twisted Yarn says

      January 23, 2014 at 8:07 pm

      OK, large glass of wine coming up. It’s Rioja tonight, hope that’s OK? I hope the Tunisian crochet you mentioned on your blog went well? I’ve always assumed it’d be far too hard to learn.

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      • Victoria says

        January 23, 2014 at 8:28 pm

        Awesome, thank you! And yes Rioja works for me. The Tunisian stitch is a fun one and I’m moving right along with it. Once I finish the scarf, I will share on my blog.
        I thought it would be hard too, but once I got the drift, it goes rather quickly.

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        • The Twisted Yarn says

          January 24, 2014 at 8:41 am

          Yes, please please please do show us on the blog. I can’t be the only person who is intrigued but nervous of Tunisian crochet. Meanwhile, have fun with it.

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          • Victoria says

            January 24, 2014 at 12:59 pm

            I will do that! I was intrigued too and was nervous at first but now it’s fun!

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  5. Vonna says

    February 4, 2014 at 8:25 pm

    Thanks for visiting my blog and liking my post.

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    • The Twisted Yarn says

      February 4, 2014 at 8:39 pm

      Likewise! 🙂

      Reply
  6. Magpiemakingdo says

    February 22, 2014 at 5:10 pm

    Thanks for stopping by and liking my post! Love your blog!

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    • The Twisted Yarn says

      February 22, 2014 at 5:19 pm

      Thank you. And likewise!

      Reply
  7. Cathy the Bagg Lady says

    March 25, 2014 at 9:50 am

    Thank you for visiting my blog. I am now following yours.
    I hope you enjoy my upcoming posts in the next few months.
    Ta Ta for now, Cathy the Bagg Lady

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  8. northmelbournemum says

    May 26, 2014 at 12:36 pm

    Great about – short and funny – I like that!

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    • The Twisted Yarn says

      May 27, 2014 at 1:21 am

      Thank you. 🙂

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  9. mindfulmagpie says

    June 16, 2014 at 4:08 pm

    Hello Twisted Yarn, thanks for the like on my blog. I came over to find out about you, and I think I’ll stay awhile!

    Reply
  10. Magpiemakingdo says

    June 27, 2014 at 8:05 pm

    I’ve nominated you for the Very Inspiring Blogger Award! I love your yarnbombing of the house, and your work really inspires me to try to work my knitting into my surroundings as well – and my mind is still blown over the cathedral window afghan.

    Reply
  11. dznetsg says

    June 30, 2014 at 12:00 am

    Many thanks for liking my post!

    Love your works too.

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  12. dznetsg says

    June 30, 2014 at 12:02 am

    Many thanks for liking my post!

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  13. daniellajoe says

    July 3, 2014 at 3:55 am

    your family is so cute 🙂 I love your blog too 🙂

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  14. thecontentedcrafter says

    July 7, 2014 at 10:02 pm

    Good morning – or Good Evening – whichever applies 🙂 I have a question for you. I am taking part in a ‘blog hop around the world’ and need to pass it on to three more bloggers. Would you like to take part? I would like you to be one of my three.

    You would make a post on your own blog, answer some really interesting questions and make links to the bloggers you are including. You would post a week after I make mine – mine is due next Monday [14th] so you would be due 21st. lots of time to prepare 🙂 Here is the link that I’m coming off so you can see the questions and links – but how you do it is entirely up to you. http://boomdeeadda.com/2014/07/07/blog-hop-around-the-world/

    Fingers crossed 🙂 Pauline

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  15. artmagamma says

    July 15, 2014 at 7:11 pm

    Thank you for so sweet invitation 🙂

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    • The Twisted Yarn says

      July 15, 2014 at 8:15 pm

      You’re very welcome. 🙂

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  16. Val says

    July 20, 2014 at 3:19 am

    Your work is impressive and awe inspiring. I’ve nominated you for the Very Inspiring Blogger Award!

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  17. greenelephantcrochetandthings says

    August 5, 2014 at 2:33 pm

    I really enjoy your blog and have nominated you for a Liebster Award on my blog! You can check it out and learn more in my most recent post. Just sharing the love! 🙂

    Reply
  18. ourworldheritagebe says

    August 15, 2014 at 8:58 pm

    Hi! Just wanted to let you know that we have received a blogger award and decided to nominate you as well… More on http://ourworldheritagebe.wordpress.com/2014/08/15/our-very-first-blog-award/ 😉 Greets – Annick (http://catstitches.wordpress.com)

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  19. Amy says

    August 20, 2014 at 12:25 am

    Hi there, thanks for stopping by my new blog and liking my Teddy. It means a lot. I’m loving your yarn gallery. Those plant pots are really cute and your twin jumpers are just adorable!

    Amy, Twenty Feet of Freedom

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  20. yellowfluff says

    August 24, 2014 at 12:30 pm

    Thank you for visiting my blog. I love your blog. Keep writing 🙂

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  21. blaze2014 says

    August 27, 2014 at 8:15 am

    Thank you for liking my blog. Your work is beautiful, and I love the family portrait.

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  22. ditchingmycomfortzone says

    August 27, 2014 at 3:56 pm

    Thanks so much for stopping over and liking my post on crochet dish scrubbies! I’m so glad you did there is so much inspiration here for someone who is just starting to make their own patterns!

    Reply
  23. feltelf says

    September 4, 2014 at 2:17 pm

    Thank you for liking my post. I have just started using wordpress, so I’m new to this community, but I am sure I’ll be back here for inspiration.

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  24. Kris Laurito says

    October 4, 2014 at 1:10 pm

    Thanks for commenting on my drop spindle adventures post. A converted brewery sounds like a very cool place to live! Your blog is great, I’ll be sure to keep reading now that I know you’re out there.

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  25. Alison Mayne says

    October 6, 2014 at 9:50 am

    Thanks for visiting and commenting on my blog
    … it’s exciting to put those ideas out into the ether and see what happens.

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  26. Betti says

    October 8, 2014 at 8:00 pm

    Just wanted to let you know that I nominated you for the “One Lovely Blog Award.” You’ve been doing an awesome job! I truly enjoy your thoughtful and fun posts! Love the family pic. 😉
    Betti
    crochetably.com

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    • The Twisted Yarn says

      October 8, 2014 at 8:03 pm

      Awwww thank you! You’re very kind. I love your blog too. I’d been meaning to learn how to do a foundation single crochet chain for ages, and your tutorial finally made me get round to doing it. 🙂 Congratulations on your own OLBA award – you deserve it.

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  27. quietwoman says

    October 18, 2014 at 10:56 am

    Beautiful! What a wonderful, colorful blog!

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  28. Moke says

    November 10, 2014 at 8:16 pm

    Hi and thank you for following me. I feel very honoured ‘cos your blog is brilliantly funny and inspiring. Cheers me dear. Moke xx

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  29. atelieroursonne says

    November 12, 2014 at 10:41 pm

    I just wanted to tell you that I have nominated you for the Liebster Award. Please feel free to accept or ignore it. In any case, it is really a pleasure to read your blog and I wanted to share this with others.
    Here is my post about it, if you accept it, you will have to reply to the questions at the end of the post: http://atelieroursonne.wordpress.com/2014/11/12/liebster-award-thank-you/

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  30. Joy says

    November 20, 2014 at 2:35 pm

    I’m nominating you for the Lovely Blog Award, because I think your blog is awesome. Check out the post: http://leaveittojoy.wordpress.com/2014/11/20/one-lovely-blog-award

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  31. bonnyknits says

    November 23, 2014 at 3:12 pm

    Hello! Obviously I’m not the first, but I’ve also nominated you for the One Lovely Blog Award. I so look forward to your posts! 🙂 If you’ve got the time and inclination, you can see my post here: http://bonnyknits.com/2014/11/23/one-lovely-blog-award/

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    • The Twisted Yarn says

      November 23, 2014 at 6:04 pm

      Thank you. 🙂 You’re very kind! And you most certainly deserved your win.

      Reply
  32. Deb says

    December 1, 2014 at 1:23 pm

    Thank you for stopping to read a few of my latest posts. As you may have guessed from reading those posts I don’t typically focus on knitting, and my little ‘project’ is a challenge to say the least. If my arthritic hands allow me to continue beyond this tea cosy, I believe your blog will provide great inspiration. Your work is wonderful 🙂

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  33. knittingburg says

    December 6, 2014 at 9:43 pm

    Hello, another nomination for One Lovely Blog award from me! 🙂

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    • The Twisted Yarn says

      December 6, 2014 at 9:44 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  34. Knitters and Hookers says

    July 26, 2015 at 1:20 pm

    I just found out about your blog from Moke who has the It’ll Be Reet blog. It’s fab. I love all your Fair Isle work – I am still not that great at it, but I wish I was better as you can make such pretty stuff. I am also a Clinical Psychologist up in Glasgow but enjoying knitting and crocheting and doing this blog in my spare time (which isn’t much – I too have a young child with another on the way). Looking forward to seeing your posts. Aileen x

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    • The Twisted Yarn says

      July 27, 2015 at 9:43 pm

      Hello! Lovely to ‘meet’ you, especially as a fellow clin psych. Apologies for slightly slow reply but we’re battling chicken pox here. Your blog looks lovely and I’m a little envious of the big community of fibre artists that you’ve got up there. I wonder whether we can persuade the BPS to create the DKC (Division of Knitters and Crocheters)? Meanwhile, thank you very much for wandering over here, and to introducing me to your blog. I hope the pregnancy is going well. 🙂 Best wishes, Phil

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      • Knitters and Hookers says

        July 28, 2015 at 5:30 pm

        Ha ha we could try – it would certainly make for interesting CPD opportunities!! Hope that your wee ones are on the mend. We haven’t had chicken pox yet, but I’m sure we’ll get it soon enough. Thanks for following me – I hope to get a few posts out before the baby comes and crafting and all related-activities are put firmly on the back-burner! Aileen x

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  35. Midnight Knitter says

    October 13, 2015 at 3:53 am

    Hi. I just nominated you for the Encouraging Thunder Award. I really like your blog and you have certainly inspired/encouraged me on occasion. You don’t have to accept but I hope you will. The details and my post are at http://yarnbooksroses.com/2015/10/12/bolt-from-the-blue-the-encouraging-thunder-award/

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  36. mythreeangles says

    October 17, 2015 at 11:19 pm

    Thanks for following Mythreeangles and mentioning as a blog you follow. LahLee doesn’t do handicrafts but I do, and your work is lovely.

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  37. MrsCraft says

    June 16, 2016 at 8:27 pm

    Hi, I’ve nominated you. Hope you can take part! 🙂

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      June 18, 2016 at 7:44 pm

      Aww, thank you SO much! You’re enormously kind. (And you totally deserved the award yourself for your colourful blog.)

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      • MrsCraft says

        June 18, 2016 at 9:14 pm

        You’re welcome! 🙂

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  38. Laure Giroudon says

    August 8, 2020 at 1:30 pm

    Thank you Phil for all informations and humour I found on your website. As we say in France “Bravo !”

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    • The Twisted Yarn says

      August 10, 2020 at 11:51 am

      Merci beaucoup!

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  39. Elena says

    May 11, 2021 at 9:03 pm

    Hi Phil, lovely to meet you. I found you through little box of crochet and Amanda, and I am really pleased. We have a few things in common, I love knitting and crochet, I am a Counselling Psychologist working for the NHS and I live in the area of Oxfordshire . Really like your style and blog.

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    • The Twisted Yarn says

      May 22, 2021 at 5:31 pm

      Hi Elena, Oh gosh, we have too much in common! What sort of thing do you knit/crochet?

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  40. MR says

    December 13, 2022 at 8:24 pm

    Never mind the chocolate cake, Phil – cough up some of that stupendous poppyseed and zucchini cake [swoon ..], willya ? PLEASE ?

    Reply
  41. Carol Anne Kochhar-Bryant says

    May 6, 2023 at 12:56 pm

    I just fell in love with your cowl pattern — The Hiking Raindeer! It is an exquisite pattern. Do you happen to have that pattern adapted for a beanie hat, or beret? I don’t think I have the talent to be able to adapt it myself, but would be willing to pay for an adapted pattern for a hat. –Carol

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    • The Twisted Yarn says

      June 5, 2023 at 5:34 pm

      Hi Carol Anne, and a huge apology for slow response. Thank you for your kind words. I think someone has, um, ‘borrowed’ my design and made it into a hat already, but I’d be happy to give it a go and work on an official version…

      Reply

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#stylecraftyarns #stylecraft #stylecrafthighlandheathers #strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #strandedknitting #fairisle #fairislekjitting #tricot #tricoteuse
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New blog post at thetwistedyarn.com, or see link in bio.
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@permaculturemagazine This post includes a heartfelt recommendation of Alan Carter`s brilliant book about food forests.
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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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Nov 21

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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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Knitting and walking in the sunshine. ❤ 
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#knitspo #knitspiration #knitinpublic #knittinginpublic #knittingandwalking  #nevernotknitting @novitaknits #novitaknits #knitdesigner

Knitting and walking in the sunshine. ❤
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#knitspo #knitspiration #knitinpublic #knittinginpublic #knittingandwalking #nevernotknitting @novitaknits #novitaknits #knitdesigner
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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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May 9

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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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Dec 28

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Places you can knit: in the rainforest! 
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Visited @livingrainforest with the twinnage, and spent a happy couple of hours spotting critters hiding in trees. 
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#placesyoucanknit #stylecraftyarns #stylecraftspecial #knitinpublic #knittinginpublic #knittingandwalking

Places you can knit: in the rainforest!
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Visited @livingrainforest with the twinnage, and spent a happy couple of hours spotting critters hiding in trees.
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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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Apr 5

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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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May 24

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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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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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Aug 15

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Met up with three very dear friends today. There was yarn. And gossip. And biscuits. @alicadabara @ruth_underdown @buttonspickles

Met up with three very dear friends today. There was yarn. And gossip. And biscuits. @alicadabara @ruth_underdown @buttonspickles ...

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May 2

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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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Jul 30

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I've done walking-and-knitting plenty of times on here. Time for WALKING-AND-KITCHENER-STITCH! OK, I was only wandering round and round outdoors, not hiking up a mountain in a blizzard, but still. 
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#stylecraftyarns #stylecrafthighlandheathers #walkingandknitting #knittingandwalking #knitinpublic #knittinginpublic #strandedknitting #strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #fairisle #fairisleknitting #garn #strikke #strikkedilla #strikstrikstrik #virkning #nevernotknitting #kitchenerstitch

I`ve done walking-and-knitting plenty of times on here. Time for WALKING-AND-KITCHENER-STITCH! OK, I was only wandering round and round outdoors, not hiking up a mountain in a blizzard, but still.
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#stylecraftyarns #stylecrafthighlandheathers #walkingandknitting #knittingandwalking #knitinpublic #knittinginpublic #strandedknitting #strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #fairisle #fairisleknitting #garn #strikke #strikkedilla #strikstrikstrik #virkning #nevernotknitting #kitchenerstitch
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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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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-yesterday post at thetwistedyarn.com (or see link in bio). But just to respond to people's comments on the post, don't worry, I'm not injured or ill! I was just commenting on the universe's general propensity to cause trouble!
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#knittersofig #knittersofinstagram #knittersofinsta #knitspo #knitspiration #breaconbeacons #breaconbeaconsnationalpark #ilovewales

There`s a new-yesterday post at thetwistedyarn.com (or see link in bio). But just to respond to people`s comments on the post, don`t worry, I`m not injured or ill! I was just commenting on the universe`s general propensity to cause trouble!
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#knittersofig #knittersofinstagram #knittersofinsta #knitspo #knitspiration #breaconbeacons #breaconbeaconsnationalpark #ilovewales
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Nov 10

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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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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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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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Feb 26

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Constellations! Plotting and planning for a new design. 
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Constellations! Plotting and planning for a new design.
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Nov 25

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There are SO MANY swatches needing knitting for the book. I reckon I can show you this one in progress, because only the reverse will be visible in the finished shot.
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#garn #strikke #strikkedilla #rowanfeltedtweed #strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #strandedknitting #fairisleknitting #fairislefriday #fairisle #knitdesigner #knittingdesigner #virkningsprojekt #virkning #nevernotknitting #knittingblogger #knitspo #knitspiration

There are SO MANY swatches needing knitting for the book. I reckon I can show you this one in progress, because only the reverse will be visible in the finished shot.
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#garn #strikke #strikkedilla #rowanfeltedtweed #strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #strandedknitting #fairisleknitting #fairislefriday #fairisle #knitdesigner #knittingdesigner #virkningsprojekt #virkning #nevernotknitting #knittingblogger #knitspo #knitspiration
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We popped down to the New Forest for the day. The twinnage loved it. There was, of course, some knitting. 
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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
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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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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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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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