flowertron (70)in #burnsteem25 • 4 days agoRed Tailed Bumblebee - 29 April 2024I took these photos a few days ago and since then the weather's been very variable. Today we’re back in winter :…flowertron (70)in #burnsteem25 • 14 days agoFinished Object : Knitted Rabbit - 19 April 2024I'm delighted to have completed this project. It's the first time I've knitted a 'button jointed' rabbit. I used…flowertron (70)in #burnsteem25 • 16 days agoAttempting a Button Joint : 17 April 2024I have continued the stuffing and sewing process of my little friend-in-the-making here . The photo above…flowertron (70)in #burnsteem25 • 19 days agoKnitting Project : Body Parts - 14 April 2024Very often knitting magazines include a 'gift' which can be needles, stitch markers, or a small knitting kit. Also…flowertron (70)in #burnsteem25 • 20 days agoSquirrel Picnic : 13 April 2024I glanced towards the window and spotted this furry creature oblivious to its surroundings : I quickly got…flowertron (70)in #burnsteem25 • 23 days agoFlowering Jasmine Plant : 10 April 2024I was delighted when the first flower opened a week ago. Have a look : At the time I wasn’t that sure what…flowertron (70)in #burnsteem25 • 25 days agoSock Making : Finished Object - 8 April 2024A finished object , or FO, in knitting is a completed project; I’m so glad I’ve completed this pair of socks…flowertron (70)in #burnsteem25 • 28 days agoBee Rescue : 5 April 2024We went to take a couple of things out to store in the shed as we’re trying to tidy up the place a bit and trapped in…flowertron (70)in #burnsteem25 • last monthSock Making : Colours inspired by nature - 2 April 2024I finished the cardigan but I'm still pondering what sort of buttons I should use; perhaps I will even print my own…flowertron (70)in #burnsteem25 • last monthProject Update #3 : 27 March 2024I was hoping to have finished this project by now. I've been stranded on sleeve island for about four days : it's…flowertron (70)in #burnsteem25 • last monthProject Update #2 : 20 March 2024I've continued knitting and have advanced quite a bit, as you can see in the photo above. The body is now all in one…flowertron (70)in #burnsteem25 • 2 months agoAnimal Tracks Mystery : 18 March 2024I bring a bit of a mystery today perhaps you will be able to help me identify what left these tracks : That's…flowertron (70)in #burnsteem25 • 2 months agoProject Update : 17 March 2024Here’s an update on my knitting project using the chunky yarn I got in a supermarket last week. The weather has been…flowertron (70)in #burnsteem25 • 2 months agoTrying the New Yarn : 13 March 2024I have started ‘testing’ the yarn I bought the other day. I did a sample of 20 stitches using knitting needles size…flowertron (70)in #burnsteem25 • 2 months agoPale pink / Grey Yarn Haul from a Supermarket : 10 March 2024I went shopping for food yesterday and came back with new yarn ! We went to a shop called Lidl's where you…flowertron (70)in #burnsteem25 • 2 months agoFrog Pond : 8 March 2024Today was another ‘early’ spring day here and there was what they call ‘hazy sunshine’ : not a totally clear day but…flowertron (70)in #burnsteem25 • 2 months agoMaking Curtains - A Happy Outcome - 7 March 2024I’m really pleased with the result of these curtains, particularly if we take into account the previous attempt…flowertron (70)in #burnsteem25 • 2 months agoMaking Curtains - A learning experience - 1 March 2024Here's an update about the curtain making experience. You may remember that I had to put another bit of fabric to…flowertron (70)in #burnsteem25 • 2 months agoMaking Curtains - A learning experience - 22 February 2024I've been asked to make fabric curtains for a couple of conservatory windows. The windows have a total height of…flowertron (70)in #burnsteem25 • 3 months agoUsing Mung Beans in the Soup : 14 February 2024Apart from including red split lentils in my daily soups I've started to add mung beans or Vigna Radiata .…