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Alison Hawke

Alison Hawke

Looking back

In 2011 I knit: * 6 pairs of socks (all my own designs) * 3 neck-warmer scarves (one from unspun silk hankies) * 2 shawls (Larix and Citron) * 4 toys (two bats, a hedgehog and a bunny) * 2 lace scarves (both knitspot designs, Butternut and an unblocked Aria Delicata) * 2 tops (Eris, still

FO: The Golden Bat

My first Mochimochi Land pattern: Pattern: Boo the bat (Ravelry link) Yarn: Cascade 200 Needles: US3 and US6 Duration: 25th November to 6th December Ravelry project: Double Boo These had to remain a secret until after they went to their respective owners. One was for my karate instructor, who reminds

Back to what passes for normal

It was a long November. I haven't finished my novel, though at 58,000 words it's at the end of chapter nine, with three more chapters to go. I'm going to finish this one, read the first book, then this second book, and then

NaNoWriMo 2011 - Can't stop the story

I don't think I'm going to finish this story at the end of the month, but I am going to finish it, and the third part of the trilogy, then edit the whole lot, possibly using a Holly Lisle course, How to revise your novel. Tuesday

Recipe: Banoffee pie

This seems to be a pie unknown to Americans, and it's really easy to make. The only hassle is that it takes time to do it right. You need a five hour stretch to get really good caramel. Ingredients * 2 cans of sweetened condensed milk * 1 graham cracker

NaNoWriMo 2011 - And miles to go before I sleep

This week has felt like really hard work. Wrote till 11pm on the Friday, struggling to set up a new routine. Fred was right, it is crazy to change job during NaNoWriMo. But is it just crazy enough to work? Tuesday 15th 33607 words, 1094 today. Went from work straight

Tweets for November 1st to November 15th

* The blank page awaits / Neurons firing, keyboard taps / The next great novel. #TuesdaysAreForHaiku * Achievements unlocked: mushrooms fried in bacon grease, & using a whole box of mushrooms before they become stinking black slime. * Have achieved word count nirvana (5054 words) and can knit with a clean conscience. Hello yarn, I&

NaNoWriMo 2011 - Plowing on

This is where it's supposed to get difficult. I don't have TIME for it to get difficult, I have too much story to get out! Tuesday 8th 19001 words, 3279 today. My last day at the old company, changing job during NaNoWriMo may be certifiably crazy.

Knitting on the way past

It's November, which means I don't knit much. However, I do write. I'm working on releasing the patterns for two pairs of socks, first is Squishville Socks, test knit by the lovely Gayle, Ravelry link here. Hers are made from alpaca and look delightfully

NaNoWriMo 2011 - Entering the tunnel

November is for NaNoWriMo! Writing a 50,000 word novel in 30 days flat isn't as crazy as it sounds. Calling it a "novel" is generous because anything you get out of such a frantic writing month would need a lot of work to be publishable.

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