I think I’ve managed to pack everything I need for the retreat this weekend. I’m off to the wilds of Norfolk for the Socktopus Knitting retreat with Lucy Neatby – should be a great weekend. I’ve decided to be ensible though and am leaving my spindles here as well as the Hap Shawl. I’m on [...]
Entries from November 2008
November 16, 2008
SoSeSaSwa Sock Survey
Better late than never, I’m having fun getting my partner’s secret Santa sock kit together for them and only have a few more bits before I pop it in the post.
What’s your favourite sock you have knitted? Not really sure, I’ve really enjoyed ny sock club socks this year but I’m not sure I [...]
November 11, 2008
Lest We Forget
In Memory of my great great grandfather Private James Nicholson from Dumfrieshire of the King’s Own Scottish Borderers (2nd Battalion) who died on 30/04/1915 at the age of 33. As he died in Flanders and given the dates I believe he died in the Second Battle of Ypres (22 April – 25 May 1915) which [...]
November 4, 2008
Socktopus Grand Opening
Hooray – Yarny weekend!!!! Had a great time up in London this past weekend for the Socktopus Grand Opening Party. Thanks to Diane for giving me a bed for the weekend – I had a wonderful time knitting and watching all the spinning before heading off to Alice’s launch party on Sunday. It was great [...]
