Summer reading

Summer is here, and even if the temperatures are over 30, I will not complain : I have been waiting for this for so long ! When the sun shines, I have so much more energy, ideas and will to do things ! I missed it... So even if I stay in the shade and …

Afmaeli Jumper

I did cast off my teen's jumper this week, and I am really pleased with the results. I started it in January (!) so... well... not a very fast knitting project but, hey, it's the result that count, no? It looks like a winter jumper but I knitted it in cotton (Drops Cotton Light) so …

Yarning along this week

Hi everyone ! It seems I am keeping this appointment of ours in the week, and I find this very enjoyable. Actually, this is not surprising as I love reading as much as I love playing with yarn... This week, I am reading "Alchemy of Herbs" by Rosalee de la Foret. I downloaded it on …

New logo !

I am very excited to show you my new logo ! My sister in law is a pro, she did an amzing job ! The hardest part was to chose one out of her three proposals and of course, when I ask my family to vote... it was a tie ! I hope you like …

Reading and knitting : yarning along

This week, I am still busy with my Curious Handmade Shawl Society II Sprite's Fen shawl, and I do enjoy the soft alpaca wool, the calming colours and the repetitive pattern. It suits my mood, somehow ! I started a new book, found at my local library on the "new books" shelf. It is called …

Yarning along

An Instagram friend and blogger experienced, Rachel, is hosting this #yarningalong idea : posting about what we are reading and making. I love this ! So here goes... (And if you want to read Rachel's post, it's here). This week I am reading Quiet, by Susan Cain, a book to help introverts navigate this noisy world. …

Shop update !

A new range of products is launched in my Etsy shop tonight. I am very happy to make my knitting pattern available in my store ! My baby hat pattern will be there too... Have a look at 8pm, UK time ! Click the link ! One Creative Cat Store

New baby, new hat

Around me, a few babies are due to make their entrance in our world and the least I can do is help them stay warm. My grand-ma always said that a baby head should be protected from the cold and the wind. I am not one to disagree! I am making up a pattern as …

After the Easter break…

I see so many beautiful things I want to make at the moment... But I find it hard to get back into it after the Easter break... We enjoyed our stay by the beach in mid Wales, despite the showers and the icy wind... It was lovely to discover new places and beautiful scenery... Anyway, …

April’s makes

I have been doing some sewing as pattern tester (more of that later... Shhhh), and I love the result ! I promise I will share the photos as soon as I am allowed ! In the meantime, I am making gifts for the many birthdays in April... An "apple cosy", super fun to make (pattern …