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Sunday 22 March 2015

A Quick Tutorial

If like me you have numerous USB leads then you share my frustration at finding the right one. I have two camera both with similar leads but with different connectors and when I'm in a rush I always mix them up. This short tutorial shows how you can save yourself more frustration.


All you need is the correct lead, a crochet hook and some spare yarn. I've used a 4mm hook and double knit yarn.


Start with a slip knit and place the hook on top of the cable.


Pull the yarn through to the front. Yarn over the hook and pull through the two loops on your hook.
You're making a double crochet or, if you're using American terms, a single crochet.





Carry on until you've added enough to differentiate between the cables.



Hopefully that's enough not to get them mixed up ever again!






Sunday 8 March 2015

Colour Inspiration



My new Blue Face Leicester, 4ply wool was customer dyed by Becky King. I love the gorgeous, jewel colours and can't wait to start knitting with them.

Becky is a joy to work with. Having only two photos to work with she's done an amazing job. I can't tell you the technical side of things but our inspiration for the colour combinations came from Design Seeds. The first is refreshing hues.




The second is tropical birds.


My photos don't do justice to the colours but it's murky and wet outside. Just the right weather to get out my pins and decide what to make with them.

Thanks Becky!