2018 10 05 louleigh knitting podcast – most used shawls

If you’ve joined the Advent Mini Skein Swap, pop over to the Ravelry group to find out who your quarter 4 buddy is.  I’ve finally finished my first 73 g towards #knit1000g.  How are you getting along with your challenge?

This week I’ve finished my Birthday Socks, and picked up Cyril Socks and Tiny Owl Mittens.

Today I share my most used shawls: Reclamation, Succulent, and Edwina.

And there’s a wee bit of film from Masham Sheep Fair at the very end.

2018 09 28 louleigh knitting podcast

This week I totally had chocolate on my face!  Oh well, the biscuit tasted great.

If you visit the Louleigh Community, you’ll find that the Advent Mini Skein Swap is coming to an end, and that #knit1000g2018 is in full swing.

I’ve been knitting Birthday socks, Ultra-light Ankle Socks, and the Jones cardigan.

The First Post

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Today I’ve decided to reignite my blogging life!  Writing is something I really enjoy, but it’s not easy.  I am dyslexic, and while the words might flow from my head in a steady stream, when I read them back they are often jumbled and riddled with mistakes.  Comments like ‘You should have proof-read this’ were common in my academic life, even though I re-read everything I write at least three times.  Those mistakes have been a source of embarrassment and shame.

Today I’m giving myself permission not to care.  I’ll still proof read everything, and hope that the odd mistake won’t distract to much from your pleasure in reading.

It’s brilliant to be back and sharing my life in making with you.  Thank you so much for being here.

2018 09 14 louleigh knitting podcast

 

The Louleigh community is chatting about the Advent Mini Skein Swap, and #knit1000g2018.

I’ve cast on Jones; and am working on Ultra-light Ankle socks, and the Alexandria  Peg Trousers.

Do you have any special tips for working with combinations or recycled and new yarn?

2018 09 07 louleigh knitting podcast – #knit1000g2018

The Louleigh Community has started chatting about #knit1000g2018.  If you want to revel in knitting beautiful stash yarn, come and join us.  Don’t forget to sign up for the last quarter of the Advent Mini Skein Swap.

I’ve herded together Bovertun, Sizzle Pop, and The Doodler for my #knit1000g2018 projects.  This week I’ll be unravelling my Quill shawl, and the Before Dark cardigan.  And work has begun on the Alexandria Peg Trousers.

2018 08 27 Louleigh’s Makers Podcast – Ultra-Light Ankle Socks Giveaway

The Stash Depreciating Shawl Along is coming to and end this week in the Louleigh Community.

This week I’ve launched the Ultra-Light Ankle Socks pattern.  Enter the prize draw by joining my mailing list.

I’ve been working on the Sizzle Pop Shawl, Sugar Loaf Socks, and a second Farrow Dress.

2018 07 20 louleigh knitting and sewing podcast – playdate cardigan and farrow dress

 

In the Louleigh Ravelry Group we have been chatting about the KAL for our Stash Depreciating Shawls, and sign-up for Quarter 4 of the Advent Mini Skein Swap has opened.

I am knitting a Playdate cardigan, and working on my Ultra-light Sock pattern.  I’ve been sewing a Farrow Dress, and another Silk Cami.