A big hello
Hello, I’m Hannah, the face behind Brambles and Bindweed.
I’ve been knitting, crocheting and sewing on and off for as long as I can remember. A little bit creative, but daunted by a blank page, I like working within the constraints provided by the maths behind knitting and crochet. I especially like the puzzle of translating intricate patterns into knitted fabric. And, as a bonus, you get something both beautiful and practical at the end of the process.
For many years I’ve lectured in child language acquisition. As a fully signed up linguistics geek, I’ve loved passing on my knowledge to the students. Mentoring students on their own individual projects, is especially rewarding. I bring these same skills and enthusiasm to my tech editing. I love working with designers and never tire of the thrill of stumbling across a new technique or clever construction.
Other than being out in the wilds on top of a hill, I’m at my happiest when I’m busy, yarn in hand, sitting in the garden and listening to my two young boys playing. I’d like to say that when I look up from the crafting that I survey a scene of horticultural perfection, with beautiful flowers and plump vegetables and fruit. I do try hard, but mostly I am best at cultivating brambles and bindweed.