Fair Isle workshop at Hope and Elvis I’d like to tell you about the Fair Isle workshop that I’m running on Saturday 30 September. This workshop at Hope and Elvis. Hope and Elvis is within the grounds of the Welbeck Estate, that is part of the Harley Foundation. Founded in 1977 by the late Ivy Duchess […]
Bubbles beanie hat One year, the week before Christmas, I decided to knit a hat for my cousin’s Christmas present. I played around with a few ideas from which the Bubbles beanie emerged. Fortunately it’s quick to knit, so it’s perfect for gift knitting! The bubbles on this beanie are formed using a simple cable pattern. They […]
Creative knitting workshops in collaboration with The Refectory Table I’m excited to be teaching two creative knitting workshops at The Refectory Table in Loughborough. Saturday 25 February 2017: Colour, a Creative Knitting Workshop. Saturday 24 June 2017: Flora, a Creative Knitting Workshop. The Refectory Table is run by Janet Currie, a creative consultant, avid gardener, maker and project […]
Guinevere Fingerless Mittens My latest design, Guinevere fingerless mittens, was inspired by Arthurian tales and coastal walks. I’m imagining mythical figures galloping along windswept beaches. A maiden is on a cliff top looking out to sea, maybe searching for her lover. Below her people are foraging for seaweeds and coastal flowers. Maybe they used these plants to dye […]
