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March 1, 2025 BY Fran

Why Would Anyone Knit Socks

close-up of knitted sock

Why knit socks? I mean, why on earth … [Read more...]

January 13, 2025 BY Fran

Easy Cable Knit: Child’s Hat

Simple Kitten Knitting pattern by Patternery

I need to knit a child's hat - fast! … [Read more...]

December 8, 2024 BY Fran

Arcane Fibre Works. A Yarn

Gingerbread Kisses. Yarn from Arcane Fibre Works

Spoiler Alert: I highly recommend The … [Read more...]

November 6, 2024 BY Fran

News: Steaming Pile of Dump Re-elected

US Flag

I Can Barely Believe It I'm a … [Read more...]

October 31, 2024 BY Fran

I’m Gonna Knit Cables Baby!

Knitted cables

A Halloween Story with a Twist. … [Read more...]

October 24, 2024 BY Fran

Tuppence at 5

Tuppence the boston terrier at 5

I should really be posting more pictures … [Read more...]

July 26, 2024 BY Fran

Not OK Boomer

Us with baby at christening 2024

A recent email arrived in my inbox … [Read more...]

March 31, 2024 BY Fran

Sewing Pattern Review – March Dress by Helen’s Closet

Miss me my special sewing chums? … [Read more...]

January 26, 2024 BY Fran

My Everything November Fingerless Mitts Obsession

Everything November fingerless mitts

So far I have only ever knitted or … [Read more...]

January 21, 2024 BY Fran

How to Knit a Man’s Sweater with an Intarsia Colour Chart

Pheasant Intarsia. back of sweater

Back again with another intarsia odyssey … [Read more...]

January 13, 2024 BY Fran

Beginner Knitter in Canada – Victory!

As a beginner knitter, I am excited and … [Read more...]

January 8, 2024 BY Fran

Beginner Knitting a Child’s Sweater in Canada

Image of sunshine umbrella jacket pattern from Mary Maxim

As you may have guessed, I'm into … [Read more...]

December 14, 2023 BY Fran

Mermaid Tail Blanket – Crochet Tips

This is my second time to crochet a … [Read more...]

November 29, 2023 BY Fran

I Can Crochet & You Can Too!

How Hard can a Crocheted Mermaid Tail … [Read more...]

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First Birthday hair bow

First Birthday Dress

Birthdays are always special so the first birthday of our first granddaughter requires a special

Halloween 2016

Sock Hop Halloween 2016

In past years, our adult costume ideas have become somewhat elaborate and often ended in something

Halloween 2010

King & Queen of Hearts Halloween 2010

This year is the first time that we went all in and dressed up for Halloween as grown-ups

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