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Tiny Woolly Nest Knitting Pattern</h2>
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Requirements</h3>
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Small amount of chunky yarn, I used Drops Nepal. If you want to felt the finished nest please use wool yarn.</div>
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5mm double point needles</div>
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Sewing up needle</div>
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Washing machine for felting</div>
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Mini Egg (or you could felt your own)</div>
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Instructions</h3>
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Cast on 35 stitches, share over three needles and get ready to knit in the round being careful not to twist the stitches.</div>
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Row 1 Knit</div>
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Row 2 Purl</div>
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Row 3 *K6 k front and back of next stitch* repeat around (40 stitches)</div>
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Row 4 Purl</div>
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Row 5 Knit</div>
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Row 6 Purl</div>
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Row 7 Knit</div>
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Row 8 Purl</div>
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Row 9 *ssk k6 k2tog* repeat around (32 stitches)</div>
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Row 10 and all other even rows purl</div>
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Row 11 *ssk k4 k2tog* repeat around (24 stitches)</div>
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Row 13 *ssk k2 k2tog* repeat around (16 stitches)</div>
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Row 15 *ssk k2tog* (8 stitches)</div>
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Cut yarn and thread through remaining stitches to bind off.</div>
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You can keep the nest as it is or you can throw it into the washing machine to felt it.</div>
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<br />The Yarn Owlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15314896267215747047noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1100202792153117111.post-18746311889753374672015-02-28T07:31:00.000-08:002015-02-28T07:31:00.183-08:00"Six little rabbits!!"<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Wow, what a fun little museum! Miss E spent most of the time ahhhing at all the displays. She loved Tom Kitten and Jemima Puddle Duck, I thought Jeremy Fisher and of course Old Brown were the best, and we were both a little disappointed we didn't get to see slimy old Mr Jackson the toad annoying Mrs Tittlemouse in her once tidy house. Tiddly widdly widdly!!! <br />
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If you are ever nearby with young (or older!) Beatrix Potter fans I definitely recommend a visit to <a href="http://www.hop-skip-jump.com/">The World of Beatrix Potter</a>.The Yarn Owlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15314896267215747047noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1100202792153117111.post-71663713829925055942015-02-26T07:21:00.000-08:002015-02-26T07:21:00.221-08:00Outside<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We've been enjoying getting outside as much as we can and making the most of every bit of sunshine now that Spring is definitely on its way.The Yarn Owlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15314896267215747047noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1100202792153117111.post-58597737066751735582015-02-23T07:10:00.000-08:002015-02-23T07:10:00.084-08:00Bonnets<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Things have been soooo busy here, hence the lack of blogging. I have been disappearing under a pile of yarn and hats! Here are some gorgeous photos taken by some fab photographers of my new pure wool bonnets. Aren't the models adorable?! Big thank you to <a href="http://www.lindaclarkephotography.ie/">Linda Clarke Photography</a> and <a href="http://www.nurturedwithlove.com/">Nurtured With Love</a> and of course the models and their families.<br />
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The talented photographer <a href="http://www.lindaclarkephotography.ie/#/id/i8365735">Linda Clarke</a> has taken this gorgeous photograph of my cable beanie. What a lovely little man, wonder what he is dreaming about.<br />
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Hat available here on <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/198272432/newborn-baby-boy-beanie-hat-hand-knitted?">Etsy</a>The Yarn Owlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15314896267215747047noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1100202792153117111.post-12071755205136477882015-02-21T07:02:00.000-08:002015-02-21T07:02:38.473-08:00Bread and Butter PuddingMade a gorgeous bread and butter pudding today. I like all the fancy pants recipes with Baileys, cream chocolate or bananas, brioche, fruit loaf etc but today I wanted an old fashioned Use-Up-Your-Old-Bread type of store cupboard recipe so after a bit of googling I found one that fitted the bill <a href="http://allrecipes.co.uk/recipe/22508/simple-no-fuss-bread-and-butter-pudding.aspx">here.</a><br />
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I altered it by reducing the sugar to 75g as it said it was super sweet but I still felt it was too sugary. I also added some nutmeg as all custardy puddings *need* a scrape or two of nutmeg!<br />
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Here is my adapted version incase you have some old bread to use up...<br />
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<li>50g sugar</li>
<li>1 tsp cinnamon</li>
<li>a few grates of fresh nutmeg</li>
<li>5 slices of any old bread</li>
<li>2 handfuls of sultanas (or more if you like them on top but I can't stand burnt dried fruit!)</li>
<li>500ml milk</li>
<li>2 eggs</li>
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<li>Preheat oven to GM 5, grease a dish.</li>
<li>Mix together the sugar, nutmeg and cinnamon.</li>
<li>Butter the bread and cut into triangles.</li>
<li>Layer up alternate layers of bread with sultanas and the sugary spicey mix (I ended up with bread topped with some of the spiced sugar but kept all the sultanas under the top bread layer)</li>
<li>Whisk together the eggs and milk and pour over the pudding.</li>
<li>Leave to soak for about 10 mins.</li>
<li>Cook for 35-45 Minutes until set and browned.</li>
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This is said to serve 7 but to be honest I think 4 would be a better estimate as myself and Mr T ate over half of it in one sitting!</div>
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Things have been really busy around here recently and I have neglected this blog. Here are some pictures from September. I love bulbs, those first flowers of Spring. I try and plant some new ones each year and now my little garden is starting to look pretty colourful when the days start getting longer again!The Yarn Owlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15314896267215747047noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1100202792153117111.post-34391805780129201462014-11-11T07:05:00.000-08:002014-11-11T07:05:14.318-08:00Acorn Hats<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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New and improved acorn hats. Love these, think the oak leaf really finished them off nicely. Can't wait to see some photos of them being worn as my small people are too big to model them. If you would like one yourself they are for sale here <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/194779116/knitted-acorn-baby-hat-autumn-fall?">here on Etsy.</a></div>
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Back from a lovely few days of R and R. Even managed to get a suntan in Wales!!!! I love these last few days of summer.The Yarn Owlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15314896267215747047noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1100202792153117111.post-51254136102473946112014-09-09T10:25:00.001-07:002014-09-09T10:25:26.076-07:00The Last Days of Summer<br />
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I have been busy enjoying the last bits of summer sun with some of my favourite people, and of course a very happy and energetic sniffer of a dog!</div>
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New unisex button beanie, the yarn is very subtly variegated and super soft. Am tempted to knit hats in children's and adults sizes in it! Newborn size is available for sale on <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/200314094/chunky-newborn-baby-beanie-hat-neutral?">Etsy.</a></div>
The Yarn Owlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15314896267215747047noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1100202792153117111.post-14901029608824512752014-08-25T04:10:00.000-07:002014-08-25T04:10:00.512-07:00Birthday PresentsTake a peek at the new pictures I treated myself to for my birthday. They are designs from <a href="http://www.catherinecampbell.net/">Catherine Campbell</a>, one is in the bathroom and one downstairs. My photos really don't do them justice so go along and check out her website. <br />
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Miss E chose this lovely book from the library a few weeks ago. I am always a sucker for a knitting theme so we both enjoyed reading this one! The kitten reminded us, more than a little bit, of our ginger wool thief Merlin.<br />
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I love her outfit, the illustrator has got 4 year old girls down to a tee. Miss E is often found wearing a random selection of dressing up clothes and wellies!<br />
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Another new design for the shop and new yarn. And I really love this yarn, it is soft, squishy and the colour changes are gorgeous. I am waiting for the buttons to be delivered then these can be listed in the shop. One of these is already reserved for a special little man who will be arriving before Christmas ;)<br />
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Aren't these dragons amazing?! We saw them at <a href="http://www.salfordcommunityleisure.co.uk/culture/ordsall-hall">Ordsall Hall</a> along with the owls I blogged about here <a href="http://theyarnowlsnest.blogspot.co.uk/2014/07/woolly-owls.html">here.</a> I have always wanted to have a go at needle felting but have put it off as I know both of the little people would want to have a go and Miss E is still a bit to young to be stabbing things with barbed needles! The Yarn Owlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15314896267215747047noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1100202792153117111.post-5183959697959384832014-08-16T03:08:00.000-07:002014-08-16T03:08:00.467-07:00This Enchanted PixieEarlier this year I finally got round to treating myself to some jewelry from the lovely Polly at <a href="http://thisenchantedpixie.org/">This Enchanted Pixie</a>. I had lost these photos but whilst looking for something else I found them again (isn't that always the way?!) Anyway, I love these necklaces and have worn them loads. Wish I could get a good photo of them being worn but that's virtually impossible with my old camera and phone so here they are when they arrived!<br />
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Unfortunately as we were rushing back I forgot to carry the box carefully so my poor chocolate and mascarpone tart was a bit battered but it still tasted divine. I supply some hats for <a href="http://www.newbornbabyposing.com/">Newborn Baby Posing Limited</a> and these cakes were to reward me (and of course the small people can't be missed out!) for getting their order complete and on its way. Anyone involved in newborn photography check out their website, they sell everything you could possibly need all under one roof, and have some great knitted hats ;) lol!The Yarn Owlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15314896267215747047noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1100202792153117111.post-55052239390228313912014-08-13T02:43:00.000-07:002014-08-13T02:43:00.742-07:00Mystery Knit A LongOne of my favourite knitting designers is running a mystery knit a long at the moment. Basically you sign up and get sent a small part of the pattern each day or so. Along with lots of other knitters you all knit up the pattern without really knowing what it is you are knitting. Melody, of <a href="http://melodys-makings.com/">Melody's Makings</a> has designed some really lovely baby hats and other baby bits and pieces ideal for photo props so I figured I would join in with this one as a bit of fun and hopefully I may get a new item for the shop out of it.<br />
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The first part of the pattern arrived in my inbox late last night and I couldn't resist getting started. I had hoped to work the pattern in two different shades of green but I couldn't find just the right yarn so have gone with two shades of blue.<br />
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I have been a bit naughty and not checked my gauge properly as I didn't have the correct needles but figured if I do the smallest size if it turns out any bigger it won't be a problem as it will just end up being 3 months instead of newborn.<br />
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Well here it is so far, we have wondered whether it is a hat, or maybe a pair of trousers with braces?! I guess I will just have to wait and see!<br />
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I used Mary Berry's recipe from <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/chocolate_roulade_79152">here</a> for the roulade. Once it was cooked and cooled I splodged on some black cherry jam onto the roulade before the cream. It was really lovely, not too sweet but very moreish. I ignored Mary's request for good quality chocolate and used value dark chocolate and it was absolutely fine.<br />
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I was impressed with Mary Berry's recipe so have decided to try her chocolate sponge recipe (with an added extra of course!) for my birthday cake.The Yarn Owlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15314896267215747047noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1100202792153117111.post-73269171266700088052014-08-12T01:49:00.000-07:002014-08-12T01:49:00.581-07:00Chestnut Cable Beanie HatAnother new design in the shop. I decided I didn't have enough baby boys hats for sale so decided to knit up some beanies. This one has one cable down the front and is knitted in a wool mix marl yarn with subtle specks of red, blue and yellow. I am trying to choose a few more colours for this design as I think it will work well for both day to day babywear but also make a cute photography prop.<br />
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Which colours do you think would work well? I am trying to choose some more subtle colours for this design and steer away from the usual blues!<br />
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Whilst I was looking at crochet lampshades (of all things!!!) I spotted these oaty biscuits on <a href="http://attic24.typepad.com/weblog/2010/02/oat-and-raisin-cookies.html">Attic24</a> and decided they were just the thing for a quick bake today. They were super quick and easy and taste divine, like a cross between a flapjack and a cookie. Unfortunately after I had made them Mr T reminded me that he doesn't like flapjacks anymore but luckily Miss E loves them and I am more than happy to eat a few extra as well!<br />
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The recipe is super easy, just melt 100g of butter with 50g soft brown sugar and 2 tablespoons of honey in the microwave. Mix it then add 100g of oats and 100g self raising flour and 50g dried fruit and mix. <br />
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I then lined a baking tray with greaseproof paper and splodged 16 blobs of the mixture, pressing them down slightly with a fork. They will spread a bit so give them a bit of space. Cook for about 12 minutes at gas mark 4 until they are just slightly golden. I took them off the paper and onto a rack while they were still warm and soft and then ate some warm!!The Yarn Owlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15314896267215747047noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1100202792153117111.post-17754023035532531942014-08-08T03:56:00.000-07:002014-08-08T03:56:20.860-07:00Blackcurrant Cake<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This year we seem to have quite a few blackcurrants growing on the bush in the back garden. I wonder if it is trying to prove its worth after the one at the front went to a new home due to never seeming to produce more than about 5 blackcurrants! <br />
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Mum made lovely blackcurrant pies and ice cream with the masses of blackcurrants in our garden when I was a child, but as my pastry making is, lets say, in need of perfecting (!) and as I have no ice cream maker I tend to bake mine into a cake. Its been a few years since I had enough blackcurrants to make it but this recipe makes a gorgeous cake if you are wondering what to do with yours. The recipe says 4 oz of blackcurrants but it doesn't need to be exact, I wouldn't put many more in but it will work perfectly fine with fewer if your bushes aren't that generous!<br />
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3 ½ ozs soft butter or marg<br />
7oz caster sugar<br />
1 egg, beaten<br />
½ teaspoon vanilla extract<br />
8oz plain flour<br />
2 level teaspoon baking powder<br />
6 tablespoons milk<br />
4 oz ish blackcurrants<br />
small amount of granulated sugar for sprinkling<br />
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Cream butter/margarine and caster sugar together. <br />
Beat in the egg and vanilla. <br />
Fold in flour and baking powder. <br />
Add milk and stir in fruit. <br />
Put into a 8in diameter cake tin lined with non stick paper. <br />
Sprinkle with granulated sugar and bake (350 degrees F, 180 degrees C, Gas Mark 4) for about 50 minutes. <br />
Cool slightly and remove from tin<br />
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Lovely warm with cream or custard but equally nice cold. If you only have frozen blackcurrants they work just as well, no need to defrost add them in to the mixture frozen.<br />
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The Yarn Owlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15314896267215747047noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1100202792153117111.post-70880811163165072392014-08-07T02:12:00.000-07:002014-08-07T02:12:03.143-07:00The Great British Bake OffYayyy!!!!! It's back on our screens, I love watching the Great British Bake Off even though it doesn't do my waistline any good. This year I have decided to set myself a bit of a challenge. I love to bake but I tend to rely on a few favorite recipes. This year I have set myself a challenge, to bake something new inspired by the program each week and blog about it here. Don't worry I will not be crafting a cake guillotine, attempting lavender honeycomb or Japanese cake art but I will try to make something new to me loosely inspired by one of the bakes on the program. <br />
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I mentioned it to my much more baker-ee sister and she is up for the challenge as well so watch this space! Anyone who fancies attempting one of the recipes from last night can find them on the BBC website <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/programmes/p020pm12">here.</a><br />
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I have my ingredients ready and my helpers/testers keen to begin. Any guesses on what we'll be cooking?!</div>
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