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Donna Jones: March 2015
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Thursday, 26 March 2015. On the Needles: Rowan Panama. This month I have a few things on the needles, but at the moment I am focusing on one of my new designs for the book I'm currently collaborating on. Deadlines are getting pretty tight now so this post will by necessity be brief, but just thought I'd share with you what I'm up to in the studio. What have you got on the needles? Do tell by leaving a comment below. Sign up below to receive your copy of my Blossom Mitts. Friday, 20 March 2015. As well as...
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Donna Jones: On the Needles: Rowan Alpaca colour & yarn tasting
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Thursday, 16 April 2015. On the Needles: Rowan Alpaca colour and yarn tasting. Another brief post I'm aftraid - not only due to the design deadlines looming fast, but I have had no email/internet service for my PC since Saturday. I'm currently 'piggy backing' my iphone personal hotspot. And apologies for the topsy turvey pic, for some unfathomable reason it will not import the right way up! Morgan of Swansea Bay Yarns showing participants her lovely shawl. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom).
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Donna Jones: December 2014
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Monday, 22 December 2014. One of my little Christmas traditions is making paper snowflakes - I love the fact that each one is unique and when you are cutting them you are never entirely sure how they are going to come out Despite my years it never fails to excite me to see how they turn out. Here's one I prepared earlier :-). Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Creative 2015! Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). Knit Nurse Pattern Reading Clinics. Art Van Go - supplies. Real Time Audio Ltd. Smith and Jones Knits.
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Donna Jones: November 2014
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Wednesday, 26 November 2014. Top Tip: Casting on a large number of stitches #1. I'm kicking off a new series of Top Tips. With an issue that can make many a knitter's heart sink - discovering that the pattern you have fallen in love with starts with a cast on of about a gajillion. For me, it's not so much the issue that it means long rows to knit - we all like to knit right? And having long rows usually means there aren't that many of them to do, as in my Sea Holly Shawlette. Another benefit of marking a...
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Donna Jones: July 2014
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Thursday, 31 July 2014. Well I think you will agree we have had a surprisingly summery summer so far, and I don't know about you but this has increasingly become one of the busiest times of the year for me, and this July has been particularly busy. As well as going to Stitch Camp. Earlier in the month, I did the 10k Cardiff Race for life which proved to be a great day out. Here we are with the finish line in view (actually the real finish line was the pub afterwards.):. Group Installation, Doors. And if ...
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Donna Jones: Local Yarn Shop Stars: Swansea Bay Yarns
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Thursday, 7 May 2015. Local Yarn Shop Stars: Swansea Bay Yarns. So this month I'm going to introduce you to Swansea Bay Yarns. Which is tucked between the Brangwyn Hall. And the Patti Pavillion. On St Helen's Avenue. Stockist for Swansea, and also stocks other quality brands such as Bergere de France, Lang, Sublime, MillaMia, Adriafil, Erika Knight, and some lovely Manos amongst others. I helped facilitate last month. She is also active on twitter. Do you shop for yarn locally or online, or both? Knittin...
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Donna Jones: June 2014
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Wednesday, 25 June 2014. Knitting Tension (Gauge) for the Terrified: Part 2. Last month I blogged about the issue of tension/gauge. And why it is important to check your tension. Hopefully I've managed to convince you of the benefits of doing a tension swatch for successful knitting. As promised I am now going to show you how to knit your swatch, measure the tension of it and, more importantly, what to do if yours doesn't match what the pattern is asking for. Tips for Knitting Your Swatch. The best tool ...
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Donna Jones: August 2015
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Monday, 31 August 2015. Circular Needle Know How: What length circular needle should you use? Often patterns will indicate the size and length of circular needle to use, but where this isn't the case or you are planning your own design, it can be a bit of a guessing game - and who wants to waste time working this out by trial and error? The following post will hopefully demystify circular needles, how these are measured and what is the best length to use for your project. How is the length measured?
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Donna Jones: 6 tips for writing your own knitting patterns
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Thursday, 18 June 2015. 6 tips for writing your own knitting patterns. If you have been knitting for a while, you may be hankering to branch out a bit and make some of your own designs, or you may already be designing your own items but without writing them up. This is fine, but what if later your best friend sees and falls in love with your wonderful creation and wants one of their very own? 2 Establish style and layout. Charts and/or schematics (where appropriate). Design software or Excel spread sheet...
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Donna Jones: February 2015
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Thursday, 26 February 2015. Elements: A Collaborative Handknitting Project with Alison Crowther-Smith. If it seems like I've been a bit quiet here lately, it's because there's a lot going on behind the scenes. Not least of all I've been beavering away on an exciting collaborative project with designer Alison Crowther-Smith. Knitted in lusciously soft baby alpaca these lovely fingerless mitts will keep you snug in the cooler months and make an ideal gift. Rowan Baby Alpaca DK has now been discontinued, ho...
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