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Last minute Christmas Gift Knits for Kids
With Christmas just around the corner, you may well now be aware of kids or teens that you still haven’t sorted out something for. Here is my sure-fire hits for teens and children that don’t take long to make or much yarn. Knitted creatures Fantastic Beasts released the second film in the series, “The Crimes… Read more
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Pencil Toppers – Cute Quick Knitting Patterns
Sometimes you just need a quick knitted project. These are super cute, and only take a few minutes (once you get the hang of them). They are perfect for back to school or as stocking stuffers. You will need: 3 x 4mm double pointed knitting needles DK yarn (fluffy is good) Stuffing (tiny amount) Pencil… Read more
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Christmas Gift Knitting Guide – Dads and Grandads
A while back I posted this guide for Mums and Grandmas…. and it was popular. So I follow it with some ideas for those challenging people – Dads and Grandads. Honestly, these are the people who love something practical over all else. The best gifts I ever managed to give either of mine were golf… Read more
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Braided Cable Cup Cozy – Knitting Pattern
It’s been such a busy time around here. And don’t even get me started on the flash flooding or thunderstorms! Here is a quick wee pattern for a cup cozy. I like them for popping on a mug as part of a gift, and they are really nice for stopping your hands burning when drinking… Read more
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Black Friday and Cyber Monday
Here in New Zealand, Black Friday and Cyber Monday are just starting to become “a thing”… though it makes no sense whatsoever. I think it’s the second biggest sale time of the year… Boxing Day is the big one. This is just a quick note to say that Etsy is also having a sale… and… Read more
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Christmas Gift Knitting Guide – Mothers and Grandmothers
This year I am starting the Christmas Gift Knitting Guide with the most difficult group – mothers and nanas. Generally they are hard to buy for, because, “oh, you shouldn’t have…” and other phrases they use. Now there are a lot of specific recommendations here, but none are affiliate links, they are just products and… Read more
