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Friday, 17 November 2017

Simple Legwarmers in Malabrigo Rios

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This pattern is called Simple Legwarmers, by Wendy Easton .  It’s a free pattern available on Ravelry. I followed the pattern, casting on...
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Thursday, 9 November 2017

Life goes on: sock knitting

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I started to knit these socks right over new year 2017.  My idea was that I’d knit these low cut socks and do two pairs so that I could st...
Saturday, 4 November 2017

You never thought I'd say it: plaid Archer - DONE!

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If you have ever stopped by my blog there's a decent chance you know one sad fact: I am really bad at pattern matching.  Partly because...
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Thursday, 5 October 2017

French Navy Orla Dress in Orla Kiely stems

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I got sucked into the excitement of anorlaaffair, which was an Instagram sewing challenge, in July.  I mean, a simple woven dress!  Free pa...
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Sunday, 1 October 2017

Cocoon Cardigan x 2 by Patterns for Pirates

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I saw a reference to this cardi, and to this pattern company, a little while ago and completely discounted it for a very good reason: you h...
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Sunday, 24 September 2017

Musings on pattern placement

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This post has less to do with the patterns that I used (which are the Patterns for Pirates coccoon cardigan and the Sewaholic Renfrew) and ...
Saturday, 23 September 2017

Deer and Doe Chataigne shorts in Liberty cord

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After my first pair of Chataigne shorts I was so excited to make a second pair!  I had this great Liberty fabric and the size 34 had fit r...
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begonia
Queenstown, New Zealand
I'm a polyglot globetrotting doctor with an unrelenting need for creative engagement, ie sewing. My friends love me because they get half of what I make. I will love you if you tell me how to sew better! You can reach me at begonia [at] gmail dot com
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