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Claire Boynton
UK
Middle aged women's stuff.
Interests: running, knitting, family life, cooking, children, reading, cats, reading, baking, crocheting, crafting, seaside, ceramics, painting, design, quilting, sewing, fabric, reading, parenthood, feminism, Decopatching, tea and cake
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Interior Design
Posted Nov 28, 2014 at Knitted Back Together
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"I decided to go for a little run...."
Posted Oct 15, 2014 at Knitted Back Together
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How to lose a lot of weight (100lb, or 7 stones and counting, in my case)
Posted Aug 25, 2013 at Knitted Back Together
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I'm a Loser, Baby...
Posted Apr 26, 2013 at Knitted Back Together
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The baby plays on a carpet of handmade (some...
Posted Feb 7, 2013 at Knitted Back Together
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Ok, can you see the chain where you went into to make that first stitchy thing (it's called a treble stitch)? Third chain from the hook? You go in again to that exact same chain and make another treble. Don't worry, it felt a bit odd to me at first too. Does that explain it any better?
Crochet Class 4: Granny Trebles
During this tute you'll learn how to form the iconic granny stitch, and you'll make a teeny, tiny granny stripe blanket! I'd love to see pictures of your finished work, please leave comments either here or on You Tube, or the Facebook group (Mrs Bee's Emporium). As always, I'm happy to answer qu...
Crochet Class 4: Granny Trebles
During this tute you'll learn how to form the iconic granny stitch, and you'll make a teeny, tiny granny stripe blanket! I'd love to see pictures of your finished work, please leave comments either here or on You Tube, or the Facebook group (Mrs Bee's Emporium). As always, I'm happy to answer questions, give clarification or advice - just ask! Happy hooking! Claire x Continue reading
Posted Jan 23, 2013 at Knitted Back Together
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Crochet Class 3: Hooks, Slipknots and Chains
Here is the third video tutorial in the series - in this episode you finally get your hands on the yarn! Learn how to hold the hook and yarn, how to make a slipknot and how to make chain or foundation stitch. Don't forget your homework! Please let me know what you think in the comments below - I'm new to this and want to get it right! All suggestions appreciated. If you require further clarification I'd be only too happy to help too - and don't forget to share with me pictures of your work, so I can shower... Continue reading
Posted Jan 23, 2013 at Knitted Back Together
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This Moment
My daughter's gorgeous chubby, doughy baby legs. All too often they're covered up with tights and babygrows, but today they get to go free. She loves them exposed because it means she can chew her toes. I love them exposed because, quite honestly, I think they are the loveliest, velvetiest things I have ever touched. Continue reading
Posted Jan 22, 2013 at Knitted Back Together
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Crochet Class 2: Watching
Here we go! The second class in the series. I know, I know you're desperate to pick up your hook and GET ON WITH IT! But hold your horses. At some point over the next few days, I can almost guarantee you, you will go throught The Long Dark Night of the Soul. With crochet, its kind of the law. Lots of people say "I tried crochet and I could get the chain stitch, but then I got stuck" Well yes, the thing is with crochet that all the pain and misery is front loaded. That's why it's called the... Continue reading
Posted Jan 21, 2013 at Knitted Back Together
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Fancy Learning to Crochet?
Happy new year! I hope you all had a lovely Christmas and are buzzing with enthusiasm for 2013. All was lovely here - Florence's first Christmas was relaxed. We spent a lot of time with family and we also lazed around and ate far too much, but that was fab and just what the doctor ordered. Father Christmas bought Florence her first tooth, which arrived, without fuss, on the 28th. All I can say is "ouch." I'm still breastfeeding. Just. Since a lot of people like to take up new hobbies in the new year, I thought it'd be a... Continue reading
Posted Jan 14, 2013 at Knitted Back Together
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This woman's work: Limoncello and amigurumi
Just a quick post tonight, as its late and I am exhausted. Its been a busy day at the cottage. The baby fed, quite literally, all night and I woke with a sore back from twisting around her slightly in bed. Thankfully I feed her lying down an night, so I managed the odd doze. I awoke late, so Charlie was late for school and, because I'd had to wake her abruptly (and she hadn't had enough sleep either,) the baby was grumpy. Just as I'd poured myself the first cup of tea of the day, Jonny appeared and said... Continue reading
Posted Nov 28, 2012 at Knitted Back Together
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I should add - if your fruit rises to the top of the jar then you've bottled it whilst it was too hot. I tend to find that leaving the jam for about 10 minutes off the heat once the setting point has been achieved is about right. If your fruit floats, then simply shake the jar before it cools, making sure that the lid is on tightly.
Jam
I do love making preserves. There's something about the alchemy, and how much nicer home made jams taste than shop bought, that makes me feel all domestic goddess. It's quite simple, really (but don't let on to anyone else...) As part of my Christmas series, I am making jams and jellies this y...
Jam
Posted Nov 27, 2012 at Knitted Back Together
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What an awesome idea!
This Woman's Work: Christmas
Christmas has a touch of the Marmites about it, I think, you either love it or hate it. My husband hates it with a passion. He thinks its overpriced, enforced consumerism - which, I suppose it is. I tend to swing, like a pendulum, between the two extremes. I think it is important to punctuate...
This Woman's Work: Christmas
Christmas has a touch of the Marmites about it, I think, you either love it or hate it. My husband hates it with a passion. He thinks its overpriced, enforced consumerism - which, I suppose it is. I tend to swing, like a pendulum, between the two extremes. I think it is important to punctuate the year with traditional celebrations, as they are cast-in-stone ways of ensuring that we keep up with our friends and family. I think I actually prefer the concept of Thanksgiving, though. I do not have a strong (public) religious belief, and I do not actually... Continue reading
Posted Nov 26, 2012 at Knitted Back Together
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This Woman's Work
Recently I was listening to a podcast of Radio 4s Woman's Hour in which a female historian (Mary Beard, I think) was talking about women in Rome. She made the point that women's lives don't generally make the history books unless they do traditionally male things, like start wars (Elizabeth I, Joan of Arc, etc). In fact the very word, HIS-story, excludes women. I knew this, but I hadn't thought about it enough recently. By total coincidence I did an unusual thing (for me). Someone contacted me about depression, and I read back some of my earliest blog posts. I... Continue reading
Posted Nov 26, 2012 at Knitted Back Together
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I love your moment. Here is mine: one of the things I adore about babyhood: http://knittedbacktogether.typepad.com/knitted-back-together/2012/11/this-moment.html
{this moment}
. . . . . . . . . . {this moment} - A Friday ritual. A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. If you're inspired to do the same, leave a link to your 'moment' in the comments for all to...
This Moment
I must confess that, with a baby, I'm struggling to blog as much as I once did. I spotted a lovely feature on another blog I follow though, and I thought I might borrow it, at least until the baby is bigger and I have more time. The blog in question is Soule Mama - do visit her, if you get chance, as its a really lovely blog. I hope that you will, and then I shan't feel as bad about borrowing her style of blogging. Soule Mama just uploads a picture, that she calls {this moment}. I like the... Continue reading
Posted Nov 26, 2012 at Knitted Back Together
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Thank you, Trekky. I think so too, but I may be a little biased x
Look what I made!
I am a proud mother once more. Look! My beautiful baby girl was born at the end of June, on her big brother Charlie's 7th birthday. Here they are! Her name is Florence Daisy. She was 7lb 9oz at birth and she is an awesome baby. She is also an EXCELLENT reason to knit! This is what she look...
The role of social media in healing depression
Posted Nov 2, 2012 at Knitted Back Together
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Look what I made!
Posted Oct 30, 2012 at Knitted Back Together
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Thanks for posting Terri, how lovely of you to take the time to reassure me. I am very grateful X
Brain Dump - Introspection
The bump, 20 weeks. I've ummed and ahhed about writing this post for some hours. Most of the pregnancy blogs I read are witty, or wise or are infused with a sense of wistfulness, even rage. However, looking back at the path I have travelled, this blog has, at all times, been honest about my fe...
Brain Dump - Introspection
The bump, 20 weeks. I've ummed and ahhed about writing this post for some hours. Most of the pregnancy blogs I read are witty, or wise or are infused with a sense of wistfulness, even rage. However, looking back at the path I have travelled, this blog has, at all times, been honest about my feelings. I don't see any good reason to change. I'm 20 weeks and 2 days pregnant. My scan is on Friday. Hopefully we will then find our whether our baby is a boy or a girl. I'm very excited about the scan, but I feel... Continue reading
Posted Feb 20, 2012 at Knitted Back Together
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Life and Death
It has been an absolute age since I posted here. I'd just like to say thank you to those of you who have checked back from time to time, and I'm sorry there hasn't been an update. I've been in a bit of a funny place. A private place. A place that needed a bit of time and reflection. I started this blog nearly 3 years ago. At that time, a perfectly nice and happy life had gone tits up, and chucked me into the depths of depression and despair. I can say this honestly now, but I honestly did... Continue reading
Posted Feb 12, 2012 at Knitted Back Together
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