Love Lace, Not War…
March 9, 2012
Ostensively a trip to see the Babbage Difference Engine at the Powerhouse Museum, Sydney, this Knitsmith was disappointed to find that said Difference Engine was
Ostensively a trip to see the Babbage Difference Engine at the Powerhouse Museum, Sydney, this Knitsmith was disappointed to find that said Difference Engine was
It’s a little known fact that the houndstooth weave which has now become a staple of fashion design in fact had more sinister origins hidden
Prepare yourself for the blood-curdling tale of a Devil, hounds, a runaway dirigible, an irredeemable cad & some puppies! (Who will make your blood curdle* all
Though the Knitsmiths are rather fond of dry land, a fresh pot of tea and a plate of scones, occasionally we will be lured out of the
Instructions Cast on 44 sts in Natural colour Top Edge (repeated at start & end): Row 1 Knit, slip last stitch without knitting Row 2
Before Commencing… – Finished length (approx.)* One size fits all Mécaniques – length 190cm / 75” * According to our trusty Rabone Chesterman No. 1380
It’s a story we hear all too often. Girl meets Homme Mécanique. Girl falls for HM. HM is programmed not to return affection. Girl attempts
How safe is it for me to use my chrome 10mm circular needles when travelling on the modern day dirigibles? Madame – the Royal Antipodean
For Valentine’s Day, we’ve been inspired by the age old story… Girl meets Homme Mécanique. Girl falls for HM. HM is programmed not to return
Instructions Cast on 72 (108, 144) sts Row 1 Knit, slip last stitch without knitting Row 2 Purl, slip last stitch without knitting Row 3
Last week I saw a preview of the Sydney production of Love Never Dies in the Capitol Theatre. Old PlateFace is back in this dark & disturbed
Before Commencing… – Finished length (approx.)* Small 65 cm/26” Med 100cm / 40” Large 133 cm / 53” * According to our
I’ve been a Knitsmith for many years but it’s a thrill to deliver my first work for the Royal Antipodean Order of Knitsmiths! This is
How delightful was our outing to see Circus Oz today? We managed to avoid the rain in Sydney Town and not soak our crinolines, and
Normally we like to visit the seaside this time of year and take in the ozone by the bay**. Instead, the Knitsmith ladies are having
Huzzah! My parcel from the Nundle Woollen Mills arrived today. Some wonderful 20ply 100% merino wool. I hope you have your chunky needles at the
… original works & projects from the Royal Antipodean Order of Knitsmiths, from our Knitting Foundry in Sydney Town. We will be exploring what happens
