Knitty Cats

21/05/2022

One is ready for one’s big party…

10/11/2021

OMG

😮 Check out this incredible knitted soldier that's appeared in a Leicestershire town. It was created by the mysterious Syston Knitting Banxy.

There are amazing Remembrance displays around the East Midlands this year. See more here: https://bbc.in/3mTnBUM

06/11/2021

I remember seeing her ‘self portrait’ during lockdown. I didn’t know she’d done more 🤷‍♀️

Finnish artist Liisa Hietanen crochets and knits one-to-one imitations of her friends and fellow neighbors, accurately representing the subjects from their favorite outfits down to their furry companions. The series, Villagers, is a way for the artist to more deeply engage with those she often passe

27/10/2021

I love this. I knit to keep focus even on nights out with friends (though it has to be something like a scarf or I get distracted by the pattern). Love this inclusivity xx

25/05/2021

Had a go at sewing something other than masks. 😊

28/09/2020

Getting all ready to make Christmas masks (sorry for the C word)

13/08/2020

That moment when you realise you switched crochet hook size at some point and a) have to pull down a couple of hours of work and b) you’re not actually sure what size you started with 😩🤦🏼‍♀️

27/07/2020

My first attempt at a jellyfish.

14/07/2020

I have been making fabric masks for friends and family and have been asked if I’ll widen the offering. I am happy to make them for people although I’m not a speedy sewer! Here are some of the fabrics I have.

09/07/2020

It’s that time of year when I make gifts for teachers. Wonder what I should make for me 🤔😂

I’m all about the crochet this year.

02/05/2020

Doesn’t look like much, but my first batch of hearts for the NHS.