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kirkstone
A new hat pattern from Lily – Kirkstone features an angular cable and has a slouchy look. It is knit in DK weight merino. We’re looking for a few test-knitters if anyone would like a crack at it, but please only volunteer if you’re sure you’ll be able to complete it. Approxiamately 220m of yarn […]
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wham bam
Lily’s take on Wham Bam, this was knit at a different gauge and has an i-cord border. The yarn is Stylecraft Signature and took nearly 3 skeins. A very cosy gift for her friends birthday next week. Happy New Year to all visitors to Joli House! Hope you’ve had a cosy start to the year!
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warmer
Aside from a few tiny patches of white we are fully thawed in Lancashire now. I’m quite sad really – it was so pretty over Christmas. We’re trying to get caught up with things here at the moment. Me with a ton of housework and ironing, Lily writing up her patterns and Joel has vital […]
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candy
Pattern: Candy bear by Susan Hickson at Mary Jane’s Tearoom Yarn: Brigantia 100% wool DK, Adriafil Carezza Angora, Artesano 100% Alpaca DK, Posh Yarn Emily 4-ply, Rowan Tweed 4-ply. Needles: 2.75mm and 3.25mm. Such a cute knit. Candy is a Christmas gift for my niece (fairly sure she doesn’t read the blog!) The pattern is […]
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Tags: christmas, knitting
in print
That news? As a result of a totally by chance meeting in the summer, Lily’s Wray design has featured in the latest issue of The Knitter. Back in August we attended a Herdy knitalong day at Grasmere in the Lake District. Lily was wearing her Wray cardigan and lots of knitters were stopping to compliment […]
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spring garden tee
Pattern: Spring Garden Tee by Alana Dakos at Never Not Knitting Yarn: Sirdar Baby Bamboo in the Ming colourway. 6 balls. Needles: 3mm and 3.25mm. Modifications: None This was a sample knit for Alana’s trunk show. A quick and very satisfying knit: Lily would definitely recommend this pattern. Be warned though if you use this […]
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at last
Just a few shots of a fantastic day. The wedding was truly lovely. Thank you so much everyone for your thoughtful and inspiring messages.
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matrimony
We’re a cheesy bunch up there aren’t we. Sometime around 1978 I think. My siblings and me. That’s Steven on the left and David in the middle. Playing in the heather and streams that day seems like mere weeks ago now but David is getting married on Friday so I guess it must be a little […]
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can’t wait won’t wait
So we’re back from Ireland. An absolutely stunning place but oh so very wet and very expensive! I’d love to able to show you photographs of the stunning scenery, but the Irish mist seriously hindered any attempts at anything more than snapshots. We just had a brief 5 days at home before packing the caravan […]
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que sera
Pattern: Que Sera from Kirsten Kapur at Knitty. Yarn: Araucania Nature Cotton in Aqua. Needles: 4mm and 5mm circulars. Modifications: Used chunky yarn so reworked figures for a different gauge. Added waist shaping via moss stitch side panels. Knit 3/4 length sleeves. Made 9 buttons holes rather than the stated 5. Started back in May, […]
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