After Alice falls down the rabbit hole, her adventures in Wonderland start. Things get ‘curiouser and curiouser’. One of the most significant themes in Alice in Wonderland - I find - is the importance of embracing your true self. Alice struggles with the expectations and constraints placed on her by society. As she navigates the strange and unp...

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A warm fireplace, lit candles, knitting away through Advent: these socks will keep you cozy through this jolly season!

When learning to knit socks, a clear pattern for basic socks is the best way to start. You can knit a basic sock a few times to learn all about your tension, gauge and size. A basic sock pattern can teach you about the construction of a sock: knitting a cuff, leg, heel flap, heel turn, gusset, foot and toe, and how to close the toe without a vi...