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I'm Shiela Dixon, peahen on Ravelry, I blog at Stitchin' Bints and Shiela Dixon on Facebook. Here you will find information, news and supplies for the hand knitter.
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Five steps to knit a great fit
It's easy to dive in to a new pattern only to find that it doesn't fit when finished, which is frustrating given the amount of work involved. I'm talking from experience.
So this article from Stefanie Japel (aka Glampyre) which appears on Knitty.com had me hooked. Really good advice from one who knows.
Yarn bowls in progress
I visited Helen over Christmas and have been able to bring away a limited number of her yarn bowls in the original design, large size. Available now on this site.
More in this and other designs are in progress.
First FO of the year! Cute bootees
I'm so pleased with these, knit on my grandmother's needles and using a vintage pattern.
Festive blockpick: A Spectrum of Santas!
Bonnie has made these little Santas - pattern from Anna of Mochimochi Land
Congratulations to Bonnie who won the Mochimochi Photo Contest with these images.
New range of needles
I've taken delivery of a new range of hooks and needles, made from ebony and rosewood with the most exquisite finish.
Made by a small family firm, The 'oily polish' finish is a family secret, apparently. It has a beautiful shine and is waterproof.
Cabled tableware
Danielle Spector of Reshape Studio has produced these amazing 'knitted' tableware designs in porcelain. She sells these and other designs (check out the knitted lampshade too) via her Etsy shop, but unfortunately only seems to offer shipping to US and Canada (unless you know differently?)
Blogpick: How to Make and share a Knitting Chart in Excel
Rebecca of Chemknits has written this tutorial in three parts about producing and share a knitting chart. (Details and screenshots are Excel but I'm sure it works in other spreadsheet apps).
