In an effort to find the perfect shade of aubergine to knit Cookie A’s ‘Marlene’ socks, I thought I’d have a go at hand dyeing yarn with food colouring. Although it hasn’t turned out as I envisaged (I’d prefer less colour variation) the result is quite pretty, even if it does rather remind me of […]
Read MoreI love eggplant, but it is often very expensive. However yesterday at Foodtown they were selling big glossy specimens for only $3 so I immediately put Moussaka on the menu. I always cook enough for 2 meals, so although a bit of time and effort is involved tonight, tomorrow night will be just heat and […]
Read MoreOur boy was making finger puppets for a school puppet play, and I noticed this one in Simply Knitting magazine (issue 48, December 2008) so couldn’t resist casting on and joining in the fun. He was quick to knit, but sewing him together with mattress stitch and decorating him with embroidery took ages!
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