Eva Christie Hand Knitting

I specialise in contemporary accessories using traditional stitches, drawing inspiration from my childhood among the glens and sea lochs of the West Coast of Scotland. The majority of my work is created in natural, limited edition or vintage yarns; which supports my environmental values and commitment to the Slow Fashion movement.  Tuition in therapeutic knitting, yarn parties, knitting kits, workshops and consultation on community art projects are all available. Etsy coming soon. In the meantime, check out my Pop-up Shop in Perth, Scotland.

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Socks of 2016 Pair 2: Bergere de France

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Socks of 2016

 Pair 1:  King Cole Zig Zag

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I have no words.

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Episode 3: 'We might have gone to Karelia' is now live.

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Knitting those things that I always say life is too short to knit. I really like the reverse of the reinforced heel.

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Episode 2 of my podcast is now LIVE!

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I recorded my first ever podcast!

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Behold my finished noro sweater, ready to wear at Edinburgh Yarn Festival this Friday.

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What I’ve been working on this week; and it’s for me (for a change). Hoping to have the sleeves done and ends woven in time for Edinburgh Yarn Festival which begins on Friday.

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In the post to my lovely mum for Mother's Day. She taught me to knit when I was 7/8 years old. She had taught herself when she was expecting me. I can't be with her on the day, but this is like sending a big hug in the post and I know that every time she wears it she'll be thinking of me. Yarn is Signature 4 Ply by West Yorkshire Spinners.

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Just the button bands to do.

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YES.

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I once saw someone point out something I hadn’t really considered before- libraries are one of the only places that are warm and dry where you can stay for long periods of time if you have no money. If you’re someone with nowhere to go during the daytime, they provide a safe environment in which to keep a roof over your head for a while- and all while you can access information.

So yes. This.

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It’s weird…libraries almost feel /wrong/ now. It’s like I walk in and think “This is great…where do I put my money?”

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I used to work on a campus library and if you want someplace to put your money, so to speak, make sure you put books back in the designated areas. I know you think you’re being helpful by reshelving, but even if you pull something out to read a couple paragraphs just stick it in the basket for things you didn’t want. I don’t care if you know EXACTLY where you are. In academic libraries (at least in Texas) our funding was determined by how many books people looked at. So we got additional funding based on books not being reshelved. If there’s a designated shelf/basket for things you don’t want, stick things in it!

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What @standbyyourmantis said about not reshelving is true for public libraries, too. Our funding is dictated largely by how ‘used’ we are, so we scan all the items that are laying about as In House Use. That, tied with Reference Count and Door Counter numbers (we have to manually put in the time we take for references) to prove we’re providing a needed service. We also have to count the number of people who come for our programs, which not only helps funding but shows that the programming/services are needed, as well. So, basically, if you want to feel like you’re making sure we’re getting paid and staying around, keep these in mind.

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I didn’t know that’s why you’re not supposed to reshelf!

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Reblogging because I LOVE our library and I had no idea about the “why not reshelf” thing! I know they say not to, but I always thought it was because they were afraid of people putting things back in the wrong places.

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Body finished and half a sleeve down. I'm on the DPNs so that the sleeves are seamless too.

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Illustration by HelloMarine

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Award Winning - The Buttercream Star Throw by JPSpiritCreations (250.00 USD) http://ift.tt/1KkKZ3I

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Just LOOK at this!! 💛

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Really chuffed with the progress I am making on my sweet little baby sweater. Today I divided for the sleeves, joined in the round and worked about 12cm in solid colour.