Scratching the Knitting Itch

Monkey Business

by Tash

I’ve blogged before about the continuing obsession with Cookie A’s Monkey socks. So of course, here is, yet another, Monkey.

Mystery Machine is right up there in my favourite Knitsch colours, and as this Monkey grew, the more I loved it. The purple seems to peek in to see what’s going on, and then retreat again in the heel.

I’ve seen photos of a pretty fantastic Jay Walker in Mystery Machine, too – and it looks different again. Seeing the yarn knitted up is so exciting – so please add TashB (that’s me!) as a friend on Ravelry so I can see, or better yet, join the Knitsch Yarns group and share with everyone 😀

April 10, 2010 No Comments

Extra Curricular

by Tash

How wonderful is it to receive exciting mail? You know, the kind that isn’t a bill or bank statement or some such?

Today my copy of Extra Curricular volume 2 arrived. EXCITEMENT. I’ve seen it in a few shops now and managed to refrain doing anything than having a quick peek at the pictures.

I’m rather looking forward to sitting down with a cup of tea, the last Easter eggs and having a proper read.

April 9, 2010 No Comments

Cinque Terre – the place behind the name

by Tash

Seeing as i’m currently knitting with Cinque Terre, the colour, how about a few photos of the place that inspired the name?

See those houses? They were a vision of colour – warm oranges, yellows, pastel greens and blues, all perched on the side of massive hills.

April 8, 2010 3 Comments

Cosy CraftUp

by Tash

Once upon a time, I lived in Wellington. I loved it – loved walking the streets, popping in to Midnight Espresso or Deluxe to loiter over a coffee and read, mooching around looking at beautiful things and spying great graffiti. I’m now resident in another great place, the one and only Petone, but I do so miss being close to central Wellington.

Last night I had the great pleasure of joining some crafty types for a CraftUp at Blondini’s, upstairs at the Embassy. Driving in, the city showed me all the reasons why I love it – moody winter clouds, grey buildings and shining yellow lights. I adore being so close to the hills and the sea, and being able to walk from one end to the other.

(That’s a sock in Cinque Terre on the table…almost done!)

It was a perfect evening for red wine, brownies, crafting and talking about crafty business and general gossip. The craft community really are so open and welcoming, and I always go away from catch ups with a big smile on my face. Last night in particular, a few plots were planned…so there is plenty to go on with in the background!

April 6, 2010 No Comments

Mainland mission

by Tash

I hope you’re all enjoying a lovely relaxing Easter weekend. This year seems to be a perfect demonstration of why Easter trading should stay just how it is in New Zealand – all shops closed on Friday and Sunday. Having caught a bad cold there is nothing but to sit on the couch, watch movies and knit.

To continue the week of Grandma, here are a few photos of the weekend away to celebrate Margaret’s birthday. Have a great weekend, and travel safe if you are heading away xx