Clockwork Scarf

Clockwork by Stephen West on Ravelry Here. 

When I saw this Pattern, I knew exactly who I would make it for.

 I have had this dream that I would knit all the women in my family a piece to love as much I love to knit it.

I first messed it up so had to undo it and start again. 

I used smaller needles then the pattern suggested and it resulted in a smaller scarf, I still have to block it.

It is a very simple knit as they are all knit stitches apart from the three pearl stitches. 

I went with browns as it goes with bright colours which my mum can sometimes wear and it goes with neutrals too.

Of course I had to get my little model in a pic. He tried to rip it off. LOL

Car Seat Blanket

When my second niece was born I made her a blanket to fit in her car seat. It ended up being such a practical size for my sister in law, I thought if I ever have another baby I would make one for my bubs.

I used a 4 ply baby merino from dream time. I knitted on 3.25mm needles.

I did a twisted rib pattern and made it almost square.

I wanted to also do a mitre corner. But my lack in patience how to be shown, I just pick up all the edges and ribbed it. I still love it, as the corners curl under so bubs feet should stay nice and covered.

Shoulder Shrug

Well now that Christmas and New Year is done and dusted, I can post photos of a shrug I made.

I made this for Michael's mum.  She can knit herself, but she mentioned she would like a shrug/shawl to cover her shoulders and because I love to knit and wanted to make her something I made this little number.

I love the yarn, again it is from Mishi Yarns and is a sock yarn. (sorry I don't remember the yarn)

I also wanted a nice detail on the arm, I think I should have used a small needle to make it a bit tighter.

Overall I am very happy with it. Val it isn't grey!

Raspberry.

I have started two new projects this week, One is a raspberry pleated scarf/shawl which I am knitting in 100% Bamboo it is so soft.  It is coming along well.  The other is a Tweeny Doll or should I say doll's for all my nieces.

it also has a pleating on one side which is why i loved the pattern. (excuse sunspots) My Bad.

Must go off to bed, I was left behind, man and little kitty are waiting. Night.

Finished.

Well I have finished sewing up my cropped box jacket, it has kept me
warm over the last week as we have had a few cold days and lots of rain.

Daylight savings in one more day that makes me extremely happy.  

All The Pieces

Well here it is, all the pieces. 

I have patiently been waiting for a week now to go into the wool shop to learn how to join my knitting the right way.  It has been a joy to knit as the box sticthing is easy and not boring to do.  I already have my next project in sight and the following after that.  It is a shame that I really got into it at the end of winter. Anyway my mum has given me a little project to do, so that will follow along side my next knitting project.

It is not knitting, it is a sewing project.  Can't wait for daylight savings next week. Anyway on to the sewing up part.

Welcome to me!

Well, it has been a little over a week since I decided to start a blog.  It has been my love of reading and being inspired by other blogger's that motivated me to start.  I have been thinking about where to start, the Eat part or Knit part? And as I haven't been sewing that would be pointless.  I am fairly new to knitting (6 months), it blows my mind every time that a ball of wool can end up to be a garment with a few click clacks of the needle.   My Niece was the first recipient of my first ever pattern following. The bug was then started. I have now started my first garment for myself the pattern is Cleckheaton Cropped Jacket. I am really excited and can't wait to wear it.

The wool of choice is naturally me in 8-ply merino & cashmere which I love, Thanks to Mishi Yarns.  I have finished the back and now on to the front. I can't promise to be here everyday, but I will try to inspire you all, as you inspire me.


See you soon.