Machine Knitting
Today we had our “redovisning” or “presentation” for a machine knitting project at school. I am an experienced hand-knitter but a novice at the machine! I learned a lot […]
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Photography with a knitting twist…
Today we had a photography workshop. First there was a series of photos of my Entrelac project. Still sitting on my needles in an array of delicious colours, including the […]
Life as a student of textiles: an overdue update!
I am in the rather amazing position to be studying textiles, with a specialism in knitting, at the most wonderful school, HV Skola in Stockholm. Behind the scenes there have […]
HV Skola Week One: Textile History and Inspirational Visits
Hello again! It has been a packed first week at knitting school! My previous post was a focus on the techniques we learned and here I’d like to share some […]
That Was The Week That Was! First Week at Knitting School – Techniques in Focus
Hello/Hej! I have just put my homework knitting needles down for a while to share some pictures and experiences from my first week as a full-time knitting student at HV Skola. […]
First day as a full-time knitter!
At last, the first day of term in my one year foundation course in knitting at HV Skola !!! The school is set in historical buildings in a very scenic part of Stockholm […]
Conventional versus alternative, or a bit of both…
Hello again! A long overdue update but wrists and brain have been temporarily out of action since the diagnosis of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome around a month or so ago. Since then, I […]
Occupational therapist /occupational hazard
I was lucky enough to get an appointment today with a professional and kind “arbetsterapeut” or occupational therapist. I have developed Carpal Tunnel Syndrome just a month before starting full-time […]
Yarn domination v distraction
Swede and I have been making some home improvements. Progress has been made as I have my armchair with directional lamp in place and crafting trolley ready to rock and […]
Accepted into Textile/Art College to study KNITTING!
I am so excited to write that I have accepted a place to study knitting for a year at a fantastic Textile/Design/Art college here in Stockholm!!! I will be full […]
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