I’ve previously blogged about the history of my home which was built in 1896/7 during the Arts and Crafts period. I am working on reflecting that in the decor, and…

A few months ago I posted about a sock design that I was working on. So on the penultimate day of Socktober, here is the finished design. I’ve named the…

If you have read my last post you will know that I’m working on drafting a bespoke blouse pattern. At that stage I was ready to make a toile. I…

After knitting my first pair of Victorian lace collars (a left collar and right collar),  I started riffing on the theme, ie using the construction method for collars with other lace…

Recently Marie bought two books to add to our antique knitting books collection. They were the first and second series of “The Knitted Lace Collar Receipt Book”. We already had…

Every year Yarndale invites the yarn community to create themed decorative pieces for display at the show. The results are always spectacular, and add lots of colour to the environment…

When I commissioned the spin of my Yorkshire Warmth yarn, I was very specific about the yarn weights I wished for; a British “3ply” (light 4ply/fingering) and a sportweight  (light dk).…

Mascuid then Llaenauc were supposedly the first two kings of Elmet. Reputedly one of Mascuid’s other sons was King Arthur (Arthuis mab Mascuid). I did a fair bit of research…

Over the last couple of weeks I’ve been planning an outfit to wear for the Calderdale “Mayor-making” in May. This is an annual civic event in which the Calderdale mayor…