Zoë Bowyer

Pink Fake Cable Socks Originally uploaded by ZMB. Pattern adapted from Spindle Socks – I used a mock cable instead of the suggested real cable. Knit in Debblie Bliss Baby Cashmerino.

Two Odd Socks Originally uploaded by ZMB. On the left we have Slip Up Socks in Posh Yarns Lucia. On the right we have kool-aid dyed Jaywalkers.

Knitted Hanger Cover Originally uploaded by ZMB. Another Christmas gift.

Zebra Zig Zag Jaywalkers Originally uploaded by ZMB. I realise that I didn’t really talk about the Christmas presents that I made this year. These are Jaywalkers of which I made two pairs. I will have to make another pair for myself sometime, as I think they are very nice.

This was the view from my back door on Sunday. As promised here is the result of my day spent French Knotting. The cardigan took a long time to finish, week-wise the French Knotting took as long as it took me to knit the cardigan! Perhaps my heart wasn’t in it. The pumpkin became: ravioli; [...]

Today I woke up not sure what to do with myself. Should I go with D to where he is leaving to dive, then take Gracie on a lovely beach walk, or should I stay at home, finish f**king French Knotting my cardigan, make wonderful things with pumpkin (pumpkin ravioli) and cook a chicken with [...]

Who would have thought that an insignificant little thing like a French Knot could keep me from knitting. Well it has. I cannot progress with my green cardigan until I have French Knotted thousands of knots all over it. My cardigan will remain in bits until I can get over my hatred of French Knots. [...]

Woke up this morning to find that I couldn’t actually get out of bed, and as a result I am having one of my rare days off work sick. My neck has totally seized and my upper back aches. Movement isn’t really an option. As for the weekend just past? It was a delight to [...]

County Kerry was splendid. D, me and Gracie did our sponsored walk. Thanks to all who sponsored us. Auntie T and Miss Macy Moriarty accompanied us on the walk. It was a great holiday and Gracie had the best time. More info available at D’s place. I was back at work last week, but didn’t [...]

My Grandfather was buried wearing a pair of red socks that I knit him. My recent adventures in crocheting have resulted in a couple of items: Granny square blanket Heirloom Bag I’m about to take a break from knitting and crocheting. A girl needs a break every now and again. I took a rest from [...]