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Wibbo
Hove, East Sussex
I'm a designer and writer, now happily retired from the daily grind and busy doing my own thing.
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Best of 2018, part three
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Apart from wall-to-wall Spotify or Planet Rock, my best listening during 2018 has been this: Favourite guitar player plus brilliant singer plus damn good songs; Living the Dream has it all... Continue reading
Posted Dec 31, 2018 at Wibbo's Words
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Best of 2018, part two
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My best nine posts on Instagram this year are mainly knitting. No surprise there then. From left to right, top row: Outlander shawl knitted several years ago and finally blocked, new design Colifichet, new design Wrap of Ages. Middle row:... Continue reading
Posted Dec 31, 2018 at Wibbo's Words
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Best of 2018, part one
I listened to a lot of audiobooks this year, partly because I've been busy doing hours and hours of sample knitting for new designs. My audiobooks of the year are Chris Ould's Faroes Trilogy, The Blood Strand, The Killing Bay... Continue reading
Posted Dec 31, 2018 at Wibbo's Words
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Washcloths
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A knitted washcloth is a quick and easy-to-make gift. Wrap it in pretty paper with a lovely bar of soap. I have a couple of free washcloth patterns ready to download in my Ravelry Store. Easy Peasy Lemon Squeezy is... Continue reading
Posted Nov 19, 2018 at Wibbo's Words
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Random Precision
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My new design, released today, is called Random Precision and the pattern is available from my Ravelry Store. A quick preview: Random Precision contains two patterns; a small cowl (green) knitted in sock yarn and a large cowl (purple) knitting... Continue reading
Posted Nov 14, 2018 at Wibbo's Words
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This and that, Friday style
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Knitting: new design samples for mitten patterns. Baking: no-knead wholemeal bread; recipe and method from The Quince Tree. I've been making three loaves at a time and freezing them; I haven't eaten bought bread at home for a couple of... Continue reading
Posted Nov 9, 2018 at Wibbo's Words
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Listening
I listen to a lot of audiobooks; they're perfect listening while I work. I have an Audible subscription and also download audiobooks from Brighton & Hove Libraries free BorrowBox service. There's list of this year's books (including physical books, e-books... Continue reading
Posted Oct 26, 2018 at Wibbo's Words
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In the pipeline...
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I'm working on some new designs for fingerless mittens. I've swatched for this design several times already and I'm finally happy with how the stitch pattern, needle size and yarn work together. The yarn is Drops Baby Merino; a lovely... Continue reading
Posted Oct 15, 2018 at Wibbo's Words
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And another....
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I hate the amount/style of betting adverts on the radio (I mainly listen to Planet Rock). The adverts are shouty and style betting as 'exciting', 'unmissable fun' and 'smart'. There's nothing smart about betting; it's how to get yourself in... Continue reading
Posted Oct 10, 2018 at Wibbo's Words
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A little rant
Long time no see! I've decided to resurrect my blogging schedule after dallying with social media far too much lately. These days, Instagram is so full of adverts and pushy posts from people trying to sell their wares that it's... Continue reading
Posted Oct 8, 2018 at Wibbo's Words
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Spirality
Now available as a Ravelry download here. 20% discount until midnight GMT on May 14 using coupon code SPIRAL. Happy knitting! Continue reading
Posted May 8, 2018 at Wibbo's Words
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200 Ripple Stitches UK Edition - 154 Rainforest
Number of stitches to cast on should be 26 plus 1, not 34 plus 1. Rows 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 & 12: "rep from *, ending last rep with K1 instead of K2." should read "rep from * to end." Continue reading
Posted May 8, 2018 at Jan Eaton's Book Errata
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200 Ripple Stitches US Edition - 154 Rainforest
Number of stitches to cast on should be 26 plus 1, not 34 plus 1. Rows 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 & 12: "rep from *, ending last rep with K1 instead of K2." should read "rep from * to end." Continue reading
Posted May 8, 2018 at Jan Eaton's Book Errata
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Let's do it again
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I took more photos of Spirality earlier today; the light was better and I simplified the background. I'm happier with these shots! The pattern should be up for sale in my Ravelry store tomorrow. Continue reading
Posted May 7, 2018 at Wibbo's Words
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And here's another...
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A new design, that is. It's been test-knitted and the pattern has just gone off for a final whizz over by my tech editor. The design is called Spirality, a cosy ribbed cowl long enough to go twice round your... Continue reading
Posted May 2, 2018 at Wibbo's Words
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Swatching
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Trying out new stitches and an idea for a possible new design.... Continue reading
Posted Mar 20, 2018 at Wibbo's Words
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Released today!
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My latest design, Colifichet, is available to buy on Ravelry here. Get 20% off the pattern price by using the coupon code frippery from now until midnight GMT on March 20. Continue reading
Posted Mar 12, 2018 at Wibbo's Words
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A reminder
I've recently moved all the posts on Jan Eaton's Book Errata from Blogger to a new home on Typepad. Continue reading
Posted Mar 2, 2018 at Wibbo's Words
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Thank you Peri!
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Thank you Julie and Mairead
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Almost ready to go...
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Here's a sneak peek of Colifichet looking rather gorgeous... The pattern will be for sale on Ravelry at the beginning of March. Continue reading
Posted Feb 19, 2018 at Wibbo's Words
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Took all of January
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to feel completely recovered from the bout of flu. The last week or so I've felt really, really tired and had no energy at all. February has marked a shift and I'm much more like myself and back to designing.... Continue reading
Posted Feb 2, 2018 at Wibbo's Words
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200 Ripple Stitch Patterns US Edition - 85 Lacy Bands
Row 2, lines 2 and 4: "3 dc" should read "3 sc" Row 3, lines 2 and 4: "3 dc" should read "3 sc" Continue reading
Posted Jan 31, 2018 at Jan Eaton's Book Errata
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Back in the land of the living....
Well, I'm almost there after three weeks of flu. My hacking cough has gone, I no longer have a head full of cotton wool and food tastes like food instead of cardboard! In other news, I'm working my way through... Continue reading
Posted Jan 19, 2018 at Wibbo's Words
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New Year's Day
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I'm happy that it's the first day of a new year today. I find New Year's Eve difficult; I'm sad about the people I love who are no longer here and the evening turned into a bit of a misery... Continue reading
Posted Jan 1, 2018 at Wibbo's Words
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