January project round-up
I thought I would do a round up of my January projects as they were a varied bunch. I took advantage of the Boxing Day sales to get some yarn at 40% off to knit […]
Read More2023 Sock Knitting Challenge
In December 2022, I set myself a challenge to knit 12 pairs of socks in 2023. I decided to do it as a stash busting exercise as I had 12 pairs of socks worth of […]
Read MoreDecember Socks
December socks, pair number 12, are done and that brings to a close my sock knitting challenge for the year. I am a bit pleased with myself that I managed to knit 12 pairs of […]
Read MoreInkvent Calendar
We decided to go with an alternative advent calendar this year. We love fountain pens and have a healthy collection of pens and ink so when hubby saw these Inkvent Calendars we decided to get […]
Read MoreNovember Socks
I finished my November socks in the nick of time, on the evening of the 30th November! I had started off really well making half of the first sock in October as soon as I […]
Read MoreChristmas Decoration Making
Every year, as part of their Christmas gift, I give Christmas decorations to my brother and his family. Most years I hand make them but I have occasionally been pressed for time and purchased decorations. […]
Read MorePoppy seed and Garlic bread
Another flavour experiment. Honestly the base recipe for this bread is a game changer, you can add just about anything to it and it works. I have made 2 versions of this one, ingredients for […]
Read MoreWeekend Walk
The weather was stunning here in Wellington yesterday and we took advantage of the nice warm day to go for a walk. I snapped a few pics to share with you while we were out […]
Read MoreOrange, Cardamom and Walnut no knead bread
I have been doing more experimenting with no knead bread flavours and this one is a goodun’. The orange is a good background flavour and the stars of the show are the spices which give […]
Read MoreOctober Socks
My October socks are done. These ones are for Hubby and he has worn them once already and they are drying on the line as I type this. Another pair from the Gallipoli range from […]
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