My boys were spoiled this summer by the lovely Petra at Fru Valborg: she sent us some soft, handdyed Vinnis Colours Nikkim to try. I just needed to whizz it up into a couple of tops, oh the hardship.
Here you can buy original crochet patterns, learn new techniques, and dip into stories of life in the South of Sweden. Welcome!
My boys were spoiled this summer by the lovely Petra at Fru Valborg: she sent us some soft, handdyed Vinnis Colours Nikkim to try. I just needed to whizz it up into a couple of tops, oh the hardship.
What, dear people of the Internet, do you think might be the least restful way to spend the summer?
It's not easy, this baby appearing in your home and being so utterly useless yet still constantly drooled over by everyone and YET STILL you're expected to just LOVE HIM. It's not easy, but I think it is getting better.
There was once a little boy, of a generally sunny but also pensive disposition, who often struggled with bad dreams.
Do you know what a FIP is? This innocent-looking little cardigan turned out to be mine...
We hit the summer solstice yesterday. Let's just say that, had I had another winter baby, I would be spending these newborn weeks shuffling around like some kind of narcoleptic mole.
"Don't wake up your brother!" Said the Husband to the Bean. "Your brother "?! Crap, I thought. There's two of them.
News of my latest designs, featured in the Crochet Now "Beach Comber" issue.
We arrived just as the sun was beginning to rise. At 6:45am we said hello to our second baby boy.
Lyonesse by Blacker Yarns is a 50/50 blend of linen and wool. Find out what it's like to work with and what to use it for.