So glad to see you

Hi, I’m Mimi, and this is my cosy corner of the internet. Like most people, I have complex interests, so I’ve decided to remake my website and fill it with all the things that I love, so this is the brand new look. I’ve taken out many years of old content so I can concentrate on the here and now, and all the things I am currently enjoying.

The Owner of this site, Mimi Codd, is in her garden with a straw hat, pulled down over one eye and her hair in two braids. To the left of the main picture are two circles, one depicting some scissors, fabric, thread and a thimble, and the other some gardening tools and a sprig of rosemary
  • Short rows for the sock enthusiast (Part Two)

    Short rows for socks, part 2: How (View Part One here) This second part of the exploration into short rows and their usefulness in socks concentrates on the how part of the short row mystery. Specifically, though, it is a look at how I make my short row heels and toes. My method is not…

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  • Short rows for the sock enthusiast (Part One)

    Short rows for socks, part I: Why and when. I mentioned a few days ago my love for short row toes when making socks. I rarely resort to using another toe, and most deviations from my normal short row version have proven disappointing to me. As far as I am concerned, shape, smoothness of fabric and…

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  • Photography Tutorial/FAQ Part III

    Part One of this tutorial dealt with setting up your space to take photographs with a clean white background, whilst Part Two concentrated on camera settings and how to get the best from your photographs. This third and final part concentrates on using photo manipulating software to get a similar look when photos turn out…

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