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Keira made some delicious ginger crunch for a school cake stall, and since then we've had to ask her to make it for us a few times, too. This recipe is here, and it's very delicious. Although we reduce the sugar by quite a bit and it still works fine. The perfect treat to go with coffee on a cold afternoon.

Aren't those skeins of yarn so pretty? I did a swap with Deb of Revive Designs yarn and she sent me these hand-dyed yarns in soft pinks and greys, which make up a kit for a Juniper shawl. The pattern is by Libby of Truly Myrtle. I really like it but I am such a slow knitter, it might not even get started for a few months. 

My knitting life seems to be focused on simple and quick projects most of the time, I think because by the time I get home from work at night my brain isn't up to much. Also because my family love their handknit hats and accessories during the winter. This week I finished this hat for Tom in a navy blue merino. The pattern is 'Windschief' by Stephen West. You can find the details (yarn, pattern link, etc) here on Ravelry.

Last night I went to the launch of Tayi Tibble's first poetry collection Poūkahangatus. Tayi and I work together and she is an inspiring woman. Reading her poems feel like a bit of a punch in the heart but they are also funny and very clever. This morning there's an interview with her on The Spinoff – if you like poetry, and/or lipgloss (she includes some good tips towards the end) you should check it out.

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Have a lovely weekend!

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