Kep Calm and Carry On!
Kep calm and carry on? Yes, you read that correctly! It is all about the “kep“, a traditional fisherman’s hat which is a chance to showcase some lovely Fair Isle […]
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Crochet Creations in Norway
Last summer, my friend Julie was a beautiful model for my newly-made hats that I had designed in cotton based on traditional Granny Squares: https://garnharmoni.com/2013/06/22/midsummer-photo-shoot/ Julie and I […]
The yarn most travelled…
My very kind Australian friend – who I used to work with in the UK – sent me an unexpected package of yarn to me in Sweden last Christmas. The […]
Restoration Project: Old Inspires the New
A project that really inspired me was restoring an old granny square blanket aged around 90 years old. A musician friend wanted me to try to give a new lease […]
Photo Shoot
Until recently, I was lucky enough to study folk music full time in probably the most beautiful school in Sweden, perhaps the world! That is Birka Folkhögskola in Jämtland, northern […]
The Mad Hatter
So, to the first post! Living in Sweden is PERFECT if you like to a) wear hats, b) make hats, or even c) sell hats. Why? Well, the weather […]
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