Hidden Treasure!
Hello! I have started my summer break with a visit to my folks in the north of Sweden. It such a beautiful part of the country that it is hard […]
Tag Archives: summer
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 rough and the ruffle…
The rough and the ruffle. Well, the rough is that I have had a tough few days feeling, well, rough. I went for a walk, trying to get into gradual […]
A Swedish summer: the idyllic and the bugbear…
Well, “bugbear” is the operative word. In English, it has a general meaning for anything that worries or annoys you, usually something that is awkward and can be long-lasting. This […]
Just a cotton pickin’ minute…
Well between yesterday and today (and somewhat before that) my tired body and brain has been in knots (yarn and otherwise) as been feeling slightly feverish and very washed-out with […]
A little cheer-me-up purse…
I had a bit of stressful day. One thing and another. And I still have lots of things I should do (!), but I needed a break a while. So, I have […]
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 […]
Thinking outside of the square…
A new idea. Take the classic granny square and make four – a bit bigger, more varied in stitches (treble, half treble, double, etc.) Use up scrap yarn in bright, […]
Midsummer Photo Shoot
Here in Jämtland, the mid-north of Sweden, I celebrated midsummer’s day with my Norwegian friend Julie. With a thirst for coffee and a need for a sugar hit, we took […]
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