Falesia Outfits

Hello! I haven't written a proper post in so long here (apart from the article on my Hinterland dress that I just posted), so I decided to make up for it by posting about the Falesia cardigan I knit in July, along with a bunch of dresses that just went so well with it that …

The Furnace Pullover – Marion Crivelli

After an interminable and blistering summer here in Southern France (as in many parts of the Northern Hemisphere), it seems blessed rain and colder weather are finally upon us. This is great timing for the release of MarionKnits' latest pullover, the aptly named Furnace! I was honoured to be part of the testers for the …

Episode 51: All About the Knitting

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-SDCrOW_y8 1. A HANDMADE WARDROBE (06:08) Simplicity 2369 wrap dress out of a cotton jersey. Made in May 2011 as my birthday dress. 2. A BIT OF KNITTING (09:36) Finished objets Breathing Space / Pavement by Veera Välimäki, out of The Uncommon Thread Into Dust and Dream in Fiber Smooshy Velvet Port. I mention this …

Episode 40: My New Best Friend

You can watch the video episode here. Here is the iTunes page for the podcast.   - -   1. A HANDMADE WARDROBE Deer and Doe Plantain ; Campside shawl. 2. MY CUP OF TEA Tazo Organic Peachy Green, in a wonderful teacup made by Dani, which she sent along with wonderful tea-themed goodies. Thank …

Episode 37: The Things We Do For Love

Watch the video episode here | Listen to the Audio here Here is the iTunes page for the podcast.   - - 1. A HANDMADE WARDROBE Summertide Shawl by Helen Stewart, knit by my friend Sylvie, out of The Wool Barn Silk Sock. Sylvie's project page. 2. A BIT OF SEWING I want to get …