A new knitting skill for me

I have just learnt a new method for casting on in my knitting.  When I first learnt to knit I was taught to cast on using my thumb and one needle,  Since that initial method of cast on I changed to Elizabeth Zimmerman’s method of long tail cast on. I learnt the method from her…

An adult baby surprise

If you are a serious knitter you will probably know immediately what I am talking about and for the non-knitters I am not talking about an unexpected pregnancy! Elizabeth Zimmermann is the guru of knitting.  The first article I knitted using her instructions was a Baby Surprise Jacket.  If you link to this Pinterest page…

Some cricket results – well really the result of cricket.

Those of you who follow my blog will be well aware that I have managed to get a considerable amount of knitting done recently as there has been an abundance of cricket on the television. The first garment finished was one I blogged about in December. The garment is knitted in one piece and then joined…

Cricket time means a chance for more knitting.

You know that summer is well and truly here when the Test cricket starts.  We have recently finished an enthralling test between India and Australia and what is more, the second Test starts tomorrow. I can watch the cricket without feeling guilty about sitting inside on a beautiful day as long as I have something to…

A wonderful knitting handbook which supplements Elizabeth Zimmermann

The Knitter Knitting Masterclass with over 20 technical workshops and 15 beautiful patterns edited by Juliet Bernard This is one I borrowed from the library but I will need to buy a copy for myself as I found so many good tips within the covers of this book. Joining wool has always given me a…