Life and Craft
This post is more than two years overdue. In April 2023, I left behind my life in Japan and moved back to Australia, settling in Brisbane where my parents had relocated from Melbourne. I was lucky to live with them and my youngest brother while I got back on my feet — a grounding start […]
Frog and Toad sparked my interest in knit toys, after years of being unsure of them. About 5 years into my knitting journey, my grandmother requested a knitted doll for Christmas. I tried my best and the doll was received well, but to my shock, I hadn’t enjoyed the creation process. There were a few […]
With my youngest brother in tow, we headed up to Sydney to celebrate New Year’s with my other 4 brothers there! They live close to the Blue Mountains, which is a World Heritage-listed National Park. A Chill Day at Home We spent our first day living our best lazy lives. I slept in as long […]
I went back to Australia for 2022 Christmas and New Year’s! It was amazing to be reunited with my family and spend some quality time together. As a bonus, the seasons are opposite, so I escaped the cold winter here and got to enjoy some much-needed summer heat and sunshine. The Countryside in Victoria, Australia […]
Have you ever heard of White Gum Wool, or WGW as it’s sometimes referred to? Any knitter can and will tell you how soft and lovely merino is, but one farm has taken it to the next level. Keep reading to learn more, or you can check out this video I made a few years […]
For the last day of my very first trip to Japan, I spent it in the amazing Asakusa area of Tokyo whilst wearing a beautiful kimono. Wearing Kimono To begin my day, I headed to a kimono rental store in Asakusa. It was amazing to see so many beautiful kimonos and it was really difficult […]
I taught myself how to knit over 10 years ago and I’ve made many mistakes and learned a lot over that time. You can read about how I got started here. Today, I will share my top 5 knitting tips to make your experience easier and more enjoyable. You can continue to use some of […]
Completely switching gears from traditional Japanese festivals and shrines, I headed to Osaka to go to Universal Studios Japan and see the famous deer in Nara. Osaka is actually super close to Kyoto, so it took no time to get there by bullet train! Osaka Castle Did you even go to Osaka if you didn’t […]
After my amazing time seeing Mt Fuji, it was time to check out Kyoto! I first took a bus to Tokyo and then hopped on a super fast bullet train to Kyoto. Riding the bullet train is so much fun, the seats are comfortable and it’s amazing to watch the cities and countryside whiz by […]
At the top of my list for my first holiday in Japan was to see Mt Fuji. It’s undoubtedly the most famous mountain in Japan and is prominent in the imagery of Japan due to its portrayal in many pieces of art. One of my knitting project bags made of a Japanese fabric even had […]