The Crafty Yarnster

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Steady Stockinette Hat

I’m leaving my job this week (!) and just found out that a colleague is expecting a baby! Naturally I wanted to make her something, but it needed to be quick. I landed on the Steady Stockinet…

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Souvenir Yarn: Prague Edition

I bought myself two projects' worth of yarn while I was away. I came very close to buying a third, a sweater quantity of Snefug Watercolour (link to Knit Therapy yarn shop in Prague), but in the end they didn't have enough skeins in the colours I wanted. That's probably for the best... but also they're so beautiful and will almost certainly knit up like Drops Air, and I wear my Drops Air…

https://thecraftyyarnster.com/2026/05/27/souvenir-yarn-prague-edition/

Souvenir Yarn: Prague Edition

I bought myself two projects’ worth of yarn while I was away. I came very close to buying a third, a sweater quantity of Snefug Watercolour (link to Knit Therapy yarn shop in Prague), but in …

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I’m in Prague

Though not for much longer - I'm writing from the departure gate at the airport, and expect to be getting on a plane within the hour. I've been here for four lovely days, bought myself two projects' worth of wool, seen some of the sights (though not the big clock), and generally had a lovely time. More about the wool later.

https://thecraftyyarnster.com/2026/05/25/im-in-prague/

I’m in Prague

Though not for much longer – I’m writing from the departure gate at the airport, and expect to be getting on a plane within the hour. I’ve been here for four lovely days, bought m…

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George II and Julius

I made more grumpy frogs! George II, the green and yellow guy, is going to live with my sister, as Original George got lost – or, as we’ve decided, went on an adventure and is now livin…

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Cloudbreak Part Two

Part One This is one of those projects where there isn’t much to show, but progress is being made nonetheless. I had put it to the side while I worked on my first Affirmation Scarf pattern. I…

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Céleste: Post-Blocking Update (I feel slightly better about it but still aggrieved) #knitting #sweater

https://thecraftyyarnster.com/2026/05/06/celeste-post-blocking-update/

Céleste: Post-Blocking Update

Part One | Part Two | Part Three | Part Four Céleste is blocked and… improved. But I’m still not speaking to her.  Before After I’m wearing different trousers for these photo…

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I'm in kind of a bad mood and taking it out on this knit (the Céleste sweater) #knitting #sweater

https://thecraftyyarnster.com/2026/05/04/celeste-knit-is-done/

Céleste: Knit is Done

Part One | Part Two | Part Three After lo these many months, the knit on this project is done. And… I don’t like it. I started it on 13 December which is just shy of five months ago. It…

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George the Grumpy Frog

I saw this pattern on Etsy and couldn’t resist it. It’s Grumpy Frog knitting pattern (Etsy link) by AprilJulynnHandmade and it’s adorable. The instructions are very clear, and whi…

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Crochet Poké Ball

It was another wee pal’s birthday and when I asked his mum (also my pal) if he would like anything knitted, she wondered if I could make a Poké Ball as he’s super duper into Pokémon. I …

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Affirmation Scarves: the Beginning

I’ve had an Idea with a capital I. It came to me one night as I went to bed, and I was so excited to start that I couldn’t get to sleep for ages. It’s a nice feeling, that flash o…

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