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I love those quick in between projects that just use one ball.  A Good Yarn , Cleethorpes has in stock, the scrummy new Pure Wool Worsted by Rowan . I’d been eyeing the pattern Entrechat for a while and Pure Wool Worsted was a perfect fit. The recommended yardage meant that I could knit up to the 12-18 month size in just one ball. I ended up using just 73g, so I think I could have easily made the 2-3 year size in only one ball. So quite a bargain for just one ball. The pattern itself was really simple but a slightly unusual construction. I made it in a day, so a proper weekend knit. Definitely a pattern that I'd consider making again, especially if I was in a rush for a present. The yarn itself is just lovely. It has a lovely feel to it and the colour that I used, Breton had a heathered tone to it. Another picture of before blocking - and after blocking. It makes a huge difference and the Pure Wool Worsted holds its shape perfectly. Even the ruffles at the bottom stay in position...

In conjunction with a A Good Yarn at Cleethorpes, I’ve helped produce some handmade exclusive stitch markers.    All the colours are individual and have their own names, which all have a seaside theme. My colourway is called “Starfish Wishes”.   Of course, I had to buy a pot for myself!

A friend of mine bought some Sirdar Escape Chunky and a pattern to go with it, but never got around to making it….so I’ve made it for her instead. Unfortunately, the yarn is discontinued but it has lovely colour changes. The stripes work particularly well because the garment is worked side to side. The only modification was to leave the bottom ribbing until the end and then work in the round (instead of flat). That way I could use up as much yarn as possible. It’s a lot longer than it should be but I made the executive decision to stop because it was going to end up being a foot long. I started another project, too. Eeek… I was extremely tempted by seeing some very beautiful examples of cardigans in Bergere de France Plume . I’ve worked in it before and it’s beautifully soft handle. It’s a combination of wool, nylon and acrylic; and the finished fabric is soft, draping and fluffy. I had a good look around for something to knit in it and came up with a Drops cardigan that would match...

I’ve just completed the most stunning little cardigan. It’s covered with cables and bobbles, with a lace edge. I’ve really enjoyed making it (it’s at A Good Yarn at the moment, as a shop sample, if anyone wants to see it in the flesh) The one word I keep of thinking of is “heirloom”. It’s one of those special pieces of knitting. The pattern is Lace Edged Cardigan by Debbie Bliss and it’s from the Celebrating Family pattern book. The original was done in Debbie Bliss Eco Baby but mine is done in Baby Cashmerino . The yarn is really lovely to work with and blocks really well. Here's my Ravelry project page I did a little experiment while making this. I made both of the sleeves and blocked just one of them.  Can you spot which one?  It really does make a huge difference to your knitting – so if you’re not a convert to blocking yet…. By the way, I did block the other before I was finished! The back is just as gorgeous as the front.