Tag: Norah Gaughan
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using the Twisted Stitch Sourcebook
how to get the most out of this generous, accessible, and inspiring book
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pitch
(After the storm. Bowmore.) Is it possible to be a militant wild camper? If it is, I am one. Unlike the rest of the UK, where camping is currently legally restricted, in Scotland you can camp anywhere you like, as long as you are sensible, responsible, and follow the terms of the Outdoor Access Code.…
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outdoor wear
Spring is here! It is time to get outdoors. For the past few weeks I have been knitting a sweater suitable for this purpose. This is because, with the notable exception of garments made by the wonderful New Zealand company, icebreaker, I loathe and despise “outdoor wear.” It is generally pricey, usually ugly, and tends…
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jyri
I have been working like a mutha of late, so little time for crafting. But on trains and in the evening I have managed to fashion this. a woolly eggbox? a collection of knitted bobbles? no, its Norah Gaughan’s Jyri scarf. Made in cashmerino aran from my stash it is incredibly soft and squishy. The…
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given
Over the past month or so I have been embroidering this: A crewel-work cover for my parents’ old piano stool. The flowers that to me say thrift and yarrow have their origins in two different Katherine Shaughnessy designs. I combined them, added extra grassy stems and a wee bee. the fabric is a linen mix…