Knit Camp 2017
Sunday 30th October 2016
As you may know, Kathy and I have been planning a Knit Camp experience; most of these plans have been in our heads – until now. Now I am ready to ask you if you would like to come with us,...
2017 Workshop Schedule
Monday 12th September 2016
This is shaping up nicely. First, I am repeating Steeking and the knitting of the Bee Blanket and Cushion, probably in April or May as the new date (February 2017) is also already full. Contact me...
Designer Notes: The Smoke and Mirrors Felted Bag
Friday 9th September 2016
I have now taught this design a fair bit and I have also released the pattern which is here, for anyone who has not attended the course. So I think now is a good time to also set out some Designer...
Allotment Soup and Upside Down Rhubarb Fool Cheesecake
Monday 5th September 2016
This soup is really yummy and I have been serving it at workshops last weekend. Everything in it was grown on the allotment! It contains no brassica which I know some people don’t like and it...
Places Available for Gift Knits, Saturday 3 September 2016
Friday 26th August 2016
I have just had two cancellations for the next workshop which is on Saturday 3 September. You can come here, knit this hat and / or these mitts, learn a new skill maybe, and have a generally lovely...
The Final Project Line-Up for Gift Knits
Wednesday 24th August 2016
This September sees the launch of the Court Cottage Festive Gift Knits events. I have designed variations on three themes which all use 1 – 3 balls of yarn (DK or Aran, depending on the...
Blanket Progress
Monday 1st August 2016
The original Hive Blanket (like that name? Not too medical – ‘oooh – come and look at my hives, Matron!’…?) is done. A second version is now being knitted by Kath as...
Smoke and Mirrors – a new version!
Friday 17th June 2016
This is another version of Smoke and Mirrors by Michelle who attended this course here recently – the ginger and the deep blue look amazing together. I love it. If you would like to make this...
New Workshop Dates for 2016
Friday 20th May 2016
I have added three new dates for 2016. There is a repeat of Christmas Gift Knitting on 3 September and there is one place left at the moment. Here are the details. And I have added a new date for...
Smoke and Mirrors Felted Bag
Monday 16th May 2016
I wanted to show you this, knitted by Annabel, who comes to my workshops sometimes. This is her Smoke and Mirrors Felted Bag – my new felted design. The colours Annabel chose – so...