Category Archives: Bendigo Woollen Mills

A Hudson hat for Elena

Posted on February 10, 2014 by Ruth

When Elena saw I’d finished a hat for Hugo, she wanted in on the action. Luckily, I started this Hudson hat way back in November. I had all the knitting done, all that was left was to make the tassel … Continue reading →

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A warm head for Hugo

Posted on February 7, 2014 by Ruth

Reading northern hemisphere knitting blogs during the Australian summer prompts some odd behaviour. I recently spied the garter ear flap hat pattern on the gorgeous Purl Bee. How could I resist? Elena is the most frequent recipient of my knitted … Continue reading →

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Biting the cables bullet

Posted on October 17, 2013 by Ruth

I have a habit of getting into a crafting rut – making the same thing, over and over (case in point – my love of the in threes baby cardigan). Every now and again, I go out on a limb. … Continue reading →

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A cute set for some cute siblings

Posted on September 11, 2013 by Ruth

Some dear friends welcomed a cute baby boy into their family recently. Given I was also running really late with his big sister’s first birthday present, his arrival presented me with an irresistible opportunity to knit a sibling set. Both … Continue reading →

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A big week and a Granny’s Favourite

Posted on August 4, 2013 by Ruth

We’ve had a big week here in the ruth plus two household. We’ve had a second birthday, a business trip (not me, obviously), two little ones finishing courses of antibiotics, grandparents here to stay (thank goodness for Grandma and Granddad), … Continue reading →

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Covert robin: what I made for Quilting Mumma

Posted on April 17, 2013 by Ruth

I was so excited to participate in this year’s Covert robin, a craft swap co-hosted by Imagine Gnats and a handful of other talented crafty bloggers. I must admit I was a little stumped as to what to make Ally … Continue reading →

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Celebrate the BOY!: Baby Sophisticate

Posted on February 25, 2013 by Ruth

We visited some friends and their newborn son on the weekend. He’s a total cutie and they all seem to be doing very well. Elena seemed a little concerned at first – I think she thought the little one might … Continue reading →

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In threes, in lake

Posted on February 18, 2013 by Ruth

I’m happy to report I’ve finished my first birthday present, in threes in lake. I won’t write much because I’ve written about this pattern before. As always, it was a smooth and easy knit. My biggest difficulty was finding the … Continue reading →

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A first birthday gift

Posted on February 2, 2013 by Ruth

I believe there’s a certain magic in a carefully selected, lovingly hand made gift – as long as it’s appropriate and well made. I don’t make New Year’s resolutions, but if I did this year’s would be to make as … Continue reading →

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Hugo’s baby vertebrae

Posted on February 1, 2013 by Ruth

Somehow, I’m not sure how, I’ve managed to finish Hugo’s cotton Baby Vertebrae. It’s a very straightforward pattern knited top down on circular needles. This one is knitted in Bendigo Woollen Mill’s 8 ply cotton (latte and French navy colourways) … Continue reading →