To all who celebrate Easter

 

Today is Good Friday and I have been reflecting on the courage Jesus had to endure the humiliation, torture and crucifixion in order to pay for sins that we committed.

But a lot can happen in a few days, and Jesus overcame sin and death by rising from the dead on the third day.

For those who believe He did this for us- taking our place and bearing the punishment for sin so that we can have right standing with God- He offers eternal life. There is joy in knowing that Sunday is coming.

I am having family here for Resurrection Sunday and I am preparing a roast lamb dinner, vanilla slices, apple roses pastries. 

With the four of us unable to actually get to church, we will be taking communion to remember and honour Christ... For us, home is church... not ideal, but our hearts are in it, and for Him.

My fibromyalgia and angina are bad, so I am resting up today and tomorrow. I will be using all my spoons on Sunday. But I am nevertheless looking forward to thanking our Saviour and rejoicing on the holiest of days for us Christians.

Preparing this lunch will be a sacrifice for me, but nothing compared to the one Christ faced to redeem us and pave the way to eternity with Him.

If you are interested in becoming a Christian, here is the link...  Happy Easter to all who celebrate!

Keep clicking and stitching,

Glenys

So who taught you to knit?

 

I have been knitting and crocheting since I was about 8 years old. 

I am eternally grateful to my paternal grandmother who taught not only myself but my twin sister to knit and crochet.

She had the patience of a saint as I found out trying to teach my daughters and their daughters. They lost patience and threw in the towel far too early. However, I have since found out that one of my granddaughters now crochets. 

She made a mess of her blanket she was crocheting and she brought it to me to mend. It was a sweet time with lots of laughs.

As you know, I aways have crocheted and knitted projects at home and it makes me joyful. I love being creative.

When I was a younger woman when my children were in school, my neighbour and I would spend many an afternoon knitting. She was very clever with knitting...

Even today you will often find me knitting or crocheting with my twin and we laugh and relax.

We both are grateful to Nana... and I hope I have passed the art on like she did.

So who taught you to knit?

Keep clicking and stitching,

Glenys

My newest project

With the cooler Autumn evenings, there's nothing quite like starting another project. 

This time I am knitting a blackberry stitch pink cardigan for my 2 year old great granddaughter.

I have dragged out my bamboo circular knitting needles- size 4mm to knit her cardigan in 8 ply acrylic yarn.

Again I will be using my favourite pattern, using the largest size. 

Keep clicking and stitching,

Glenys

Finally finished

Today I finally finished Liam's baby's lemon jacket in blackberry stitch. It is ready to be prepared for gifting..

It was a long time in the making due a fibromyalgia flare...

I am very pleased with it and I hope he and his partner are too...

Keep clicking and stitching,

Glenys

Knitting's not just for women

 

In the 1940s, two fishermen in Ramsgate, Kent, were captured knitting their winter woolies, offering a glimpse into a simpler yet resourceful way of life. Amidst the harsh winters by the sea, warm clothing was essential for those working on the water. These fishermen, like many others, would often take up knitting to create their own jumpers, hats, and scarves, ensuring they were prepared for the cold months ahead. It was a practical skill passed down through generations, particularly in coastal communities where the sea dictated much of daily life.

Ramsgate, a bustling port town in Kent, was known for its maritime culture, and these men embodied the spirit of hard work and self-sufficiency. The image of them knitting in their downtime shows a contrast to the rough and rugged nature of their work on the water. Despite the often challenging conditions of fishing life, they took time to craft their own winter garments, finding moments of comfort and craftsmanship in the process.

Looking back at this photo from the 1940s, it serves as a reminder of the resilience and ingenuity of the people living in coastal England during the war years. With resources sometimes limited, communities like Ramsgate relied on traditional skills to stay warm and healthy. The fishermen’s winter woolies were more than just clothing; they were a symbol of practicality and community spirit, woven together with every stitch. from Micah HG on Facebook

Keep clicking and stitching,

Glenys

Another jacket on the way!

 

I have just got the good news that my grandson and his partner are having their first baby! It's early days yet so I have decided to make the lemon one.

I have already made my two granddaughters a green one each as green is their favourite colour.

I have found my bamboo circular needles using Patons 4 ply baby yarn. The blackberry stitch one is my favourite pattern...

When the girls find out the gender of their babies, I will make them a pink or blue one!

Keep clicking and stitching,

Glenys 

My new happy place!

 

This is a picture of my new happy place. It is here where I spend time with my husband Chris, watching TV with him, playing with my little white cat, Xena and creating my knitted and crocheted treasures.

You will notice the two mint green jackets I recently completed. As soon as spoons or energy permits, I will be hand washing them. I have a fibromyalgia flare and can't do them for the moment.

I could not find my bamboo circular needle for the main part of the jackets and I used my old steel one. It seems to have made the wool grey... 

I have started a lemon one and have purchased another bamboo circular needle to avoid the discolouration..

The wool is supposed to be machine washable, but I don't want to chance it. I will be washing them in Velvet soap and drying them flat inside away from the sun.

My life is a simple one and is mostly spent at home. If you like, click here for a look of our new home. It's my new happy place! 

Keep clicking and stitching,

Glenys 

Mint loveliness

 

I finished the second jacket in mint green. They are identical, although the lighting makes one look darker...

Next I will knit two in white...

Keep clicking and stitching, 

Glenys

Christmas was for you!

 

Merry Christmas to all... may you accept the greatest Gift- the gift of salvation through Jesus' Blood shed for you for your pardon.

Coming as a Babe, He will return as the Victorious King... be ready. Get saved. Today is the day to receive the greatest Gift- eternal life...

© Glenys Robyn Hicks

Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live:  John 1:25

And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn. Luke 2:7

Taking shape

 

So the soft apple green second cardigan is taking shape. I think it will be finished over the weekend.

I know apple green is both my granddaughters' favourite colour so I know they will both be happy with their jacket.

Once again, this is my favourite baby jacket pattern in blackberry stitch. It's knitted in Patons 4 play using 3.25mm needles for the bands and 3.75mm for the body and sleeves. 

My new favourite needles are circular bamboo...

Keep on clicking and stitching,

Glenys