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Treena Jumper – Free Knitting Pattern
As with most things, this sweater has a backstory. However, that story is for another day. For now, this pattern is available for free, and the story will follow later. The size is a medium women’s (Size 12-14 NZ). I may add alternative sizes later. (I wear an XL, and this jumper does fit me… Read more
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“Christian Girl Autumn” – Essential Knits
Somehow I ended up down an internet rabbit hole last week and discovered the sequel to “Hot Girl Summer” is “Christian Girl Autumn” – typified by warm tones, cable and chunky knits, furs and wools, and boots. I laughed hysterically and spent and entire day down the rabbit hole before realising that the name of… Read more
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What do you need to actually start knitting?
Over the years I have been asked a thousand times to teach people to knit. This has been a joy, teaching others to knit since I was a kid. At one point I was running a dual Doctor Who watching club whilst teaching them to knit Whovian projects. However, I live in rural New Zealand,… Read more
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Mandi Beanie – Single Braid Cable Knitting Pattern
Here is the latest in the free knitting patterns on offer – and a cable beanie I have been in development of for a while. A fair few friends are running about with one of these. It’s a super simple cable beanie – perfect for knitting quickly, or to learn braided cables with. This comes… Read more
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Knitting for Maori Language Week
Te Wiki o Te Reo Maori is the week of celebrating Maori language – as a way to help it become more normalised in New Zealand, and help protect it from extinction. I am always at a loss for how to celebrate this since no longer being a History teacher. However, Frenchie from Aroha Knits… Read more
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