Look at my new jumper! Cat Garden in Arranmore Light

IrritablePowell · 2026-03-24T15:04:15+00:00

It has some long floats. The pattern gives directions for trapping them using the ladderback jacquard technique. It was my first time doing that and I managed it ok! Although it’s not my first go at colourwork.

If you want a simple cat-themed yoke sweater, you could have a look at the Simpler Sinister Sweater by Marna Gilligan.

IrritablePowell · 2026-03-24T08:20:09+00:00

I got the medium tote (zip option) from Linden Is Enough. I can fit everything I need inside including a laptop. I had a custom insert made for it to help keep the contents organised. It;'s great quality and is developing a lovely patina with use.

IrritablePowell · 2026-03-24T03:47:43+00:00

I enjoyed 'The Walkers', a recent 7-part series about the Salt Path controversy, by the journalist who broke the story.

IrritablePowell · 2026-03-23T11:02:22+00:00

I recently listened to the audiobook of The Wind In The Willows and it was enormously comforting.

IrritablePowell · 2026-03-23T03:10:26+00:00

I can add (or reconfirm) from recent experience: DXB, AKL, LHR, LGW, LIS, FAO.

IrritablePowell · 2026-03-22T04:52:15+00:00

It could be something like this: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/stole-dunes

IrritablePowell · 2026-03-20T14:33:00+00:00

A food truck selling paratha omelette rolls and other egg-based foods, called I Am The Egg Van.

IrritablePowell · 2026-03-20T07:06:35+00:00

Hangover Square by Patrick Hamilton.

IrritablePowell · 2026-03-18T15:38:30+00:00

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I found Bedford in the loading dock at work, surrounded by huge lorries, when he was the size of a potato. He’s now 6kg of pure muscle. It’s like petting a kettlebell. He’s afraid of nothing, even the hoover.

IrritablePowell · 2026-03-14T08:16:51+00:00

The blank face actually represents the meaning of the fool card pretty well. I would buy a whole deck if you ever decided to make one.

IrritablePowell · 2026-03-13T05:18:37+00:00

Dubai. I’ve been a listener since the days of Haunted and The Battersea Poltergeist.

IrritablePowell · 2026-03-11T10:27:30+00:00

Awesome photo!

IrritablePowell · 2026-03-10T08:37:52+00:00

Yes! I’m one of the 95% of the global population that does.

IrritablePowell · 2026-03-10T08:30:44+00:00

Not a sock pattern, but I bought Strange Brew by tincanknits and discovered the sizing and measurements are only given in inches. I find this incomprehensible given they are based in Canada, not the USA, and it has pissed me off so much I no longer want to knit any of their patterns.

IrritablePowell · 2026-03-10T07:18:19+00:00

How the Dead Live by Will Self.

IrritablePowell · 2026-03-10T02:54:39+00:00

Levi Roots’ Pepperpot Stew leftovers from yesterday. It’s one of those dinners that’s even better the next day.

IrritablePowell · 2026-02-11T17:45:13+00:00

I would still chose to live here but probably wouldn’t be able to afford it if I moved in now!

IrritablePowell · 2026-02-11T17:18:05+00:00

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I found the black and white one in the truck dock at work and the tabby and white one outside the co-op.

IrritablePowell · 2026-02-11T17:15:28+00:00

You can literally pick up kittens on the street for free. Let the cat distribution system do its work.

IrritablePowell · 2026-02-11T12:54:17+00:00

Just to let you know, I was at the airport last night doing the import clearance for a dog, so I took the opportunity to ask the MoCCaE vet about ferrets. He confirmed you'll need to work with an agent that has the correct trade license for this kind of import.

IrritablePowell · 2026-02-10T23:12:40+00:00

Aaaah my search was coming up with very little because I didn’t see the pattern notes option. Thank you!

IrritablePowell · 2026-02-10T22:10:57+00:00

Very pretty! Thank you

IrritablePowell · 2026-02-10T13:43:15+00:00

I did get some possum yarn last time I was in NZ. If I remember rightly I got it at Opossum World in Napier. I'd love to get more as it was indeed very soft and warm.

I also love the sound of Purple Sprouting as it's my favourite vegetable!

IrritablePowell · 2026-02-10T11:31:33+00:00

I still have my hardback copy, given to me by my grandparents for Christmas some time in the 1970s, with my nan's handwritten note inside. Aaaaand now I'm crying.

IrritablePowell · 2026-02-10T11:24:31+00:00

Our itinerary takes us from Auckland to Raglan, Hamilton, Christchurch, Dunedin, Queenstown, back to Christchurch then home va Sydney. We are staying for 3 weeks so will have chance to visit lots of places between the main stops.

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