Horses Archives - Kiri Cottage https://kiricottage.co.uk/tag/horses/ CONTENTED, CALM, CREATIVITY at your fingertips in Kiri Cottage Mon, 07 Apr 2025 15:42:00 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.3 https://kiricottage.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Kiri-Cottage-Logo-100x100.png Horses Archives - Kiri Cottage https://kiricottage.co.uk/tag/horses/ 32 32 Estonian Braid https://kiricottage.co.uk/2025/04/06/estonian-braid/ Sun, 06 Apr 2025 15:39:53 +0000 https://kiricottage.co.uk/?p=3091 The Estonian Braid, also known as the Vikkel or Lateral Braid, is a traditional knitting technique from Eastern Europe. It creates a horizontal chain of "V" stitches across the fabric, often used as a decorative border on hats, gloves, mittens, sweaters, or other garments. This technique is valued for its ability to add both structure and visual interest to knitting projects.

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]]> Braiding with a Lucet – New Workshop https://kiricottage.co.uk/2025/03/28/braiding-with-a-lucet-new-workshop/ Fri, 28 Mar 2025 16:32:39 +0000 https://kiricottage.co.uk/?p=3084 Discover the art of lucet braiding, an ancient craft with Viking roots that found its way into Celtic culture. This three-hour workshop teaches you to create beautiful round braids for jewellery or decorative cordage using a simple tool rich in history. Explore your creativity with various yarns, beads, and charms. Kiri Cottage is set near Strangford Lough, enjoy views of Scrabo Tower and the Mournes while crafting. Savour homemade refreshments in a relaxed atmosphere.

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]]> More Shepherd’s Knitting https://kiricottage.co.uk/2025/03/22/more-shepherds-knitting/ Sat, 22 Mar 2025 16:20:38 +0000 https://kiricottage.co.uk/?p=3071 I am using a 3D printed shepherd's knitting hook to make a head band.

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]]> Deadly Dye https://kiricottage.co.uk/2025/03/21/deadly-dye/ Fri, 21 Mar 2025 16:12:49 +0000 https://kiricottage.co.uk/?p=3062 While researching, I came across this article about green dye that was used in the Victorian age. It is most certainly not for the squeamish.

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]]> History of Knitting https://kiricottage.co.uk/2025/03/20/history-of-knitting/ Thu, 20 Mar 2025 16:01:10 +0000 https://kiricottage.co.uk/?p=3054 Knitting likely originated in the Middle East or Egypt between the 11th and 12th centuries. The earliest known knitted artifacts are Egyptian socks, which demonstrate complex techniques like colorwork and purl stitches, suggesting an older origin than archaeological evidence can confirm.

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]]> The Lovely Zeus https://kiricottage.co.uk/2025/03/13/the-lovely-zeus/ Thu, 13 Mar 2025 15:44:06 +0000 https://kiricottage.co.uk/?p=3048 History tells us that honeycomb stitch originates from the Aran Islands off the west coast of Ireland, where it was developed in the early 1900s as part of traditional Aran knitting.

The stitch apparently symbolizes hard work and dedication, inspired by the industriousness of bees.

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