Also finished the entrelac shawl so I can wear it at the Proms at Calke Abbey in August. Thought it would be nice and warm to wear on a summer night. Really love how it has turned out; even though I can’t block it I don’t really mind as it gives it a 3D shape […]
Finally finished; I’ve been planning a Wedding present to give to my oldest friend. I’ve known him since Primary School and unbelieveably we’ve kept in touch over the years. He’s getting married on Saturday and my husband is one of the ushers. Hopefully it will be nice weather because they are having a marquee reception.
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Made my first triangular shawl – using the Swallowtail pattern by Evelyn Clark; the pattern can be found here. I bought a skein of Noro Kureyon Sock from Tricot in Scunthorpe. Originally I was going to make a pair of socks; then realised it was hand wash only, which would have meant the socks would
My husband bought me Scarf Style by Pam Allen for my birthday. Really loved the Lady Eleanor Entrelac Stole but the yarn suggested would end up costing me and absolute fortune. For it to work well it really needed to change colour throughout; Noro was an obvious choice but again it would end up being
Finished the shawl and I am so pleased with it. The Heirloom Merino Lace blocked beautifully and the shawl actually feels like air; and it’s so soft. I have plenty of time to spare before my sister-in-law’s birthday too. It was quite and easy knit too though slightly problematic when I dropped a stitch as
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Honeycomb Socks Finished my Honeycomb Socks; made from Anne Campbell’s Circle Sock pattern from Ravelry. I really love the finished effect. I made them for my Mum using the Kaffe Fassett Regia sock wool.Absolutely love the wool the colours are just fantastic. I really like the effect of the 3D circles on the socks too.
Started the Myrtle Leaf Shawl from the Victorian Lace Today. Took a few froggings to get on track. Had big metal needles to start with and the stitches kept falling off. Got some gorgeous Knit Pick circular needles from Get Knitted and seem to be getting on a lot better know.I’ve done a 4 repeats
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The wool from Heirloom Knitting arrived this week. It’s really nice. The merino is everso soft. Can’t believe how fine the Grey Jamieson & Smith is; should be great for a cobweb weight shawl I have planned.
Bought Victorian Lace Today by Jane Sowerby. Loved so many of the shawls and scarves. Just had to have a go. It is a really lovely book. Think the front cover isn’t as enticing as it could be; but there is plenty of lovely patterns inside. I’d hesitated about buying because I always think all
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One of the other crafts I do is make Temari balls. I was taught by a friend of mine who lived part of the year in Cyprus (from what I understand it is a popular craft there).Temarikai is a helpful site for anyone who is interested. They are stitched balls and are a traditional Japanese
