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Jan 05 2025

Yarn dominance

Anne-Marie Scott

I gifted the second hat of winter last night whilst out for birthday dinner with friends. Paul has dropped enormous hints for the last few years about wanting one of my woolly bunnets and this year his wishes have been granted. With interest. Hat number 1, which was delivered on Christmas...

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Jan 04 2025

First stitches: on learning to knit

Alex Strick van Linschoten

I previously learned how to crochet. I never made anything too fancy or intricate but it was an easy way to make beautiful presents for special occasions or individuals. This past christmas we decided that presents could only be exchanged if they were handmade. Cue: hours of double crochet to make...

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