- making things
I had some success a couple of years ago with an experimental knit covered bangle (top picture), so I’ve decided to see if I can recreate the positive results… more than once, and maybe sell them. The only issue is that every knitter and their dog is now making what I’ve seen called Swatch Bracelets, but I have many ideas for styles and patterns so I will see what I can create anyway :)
- climbing elephant
I knit Elijah for a friend who often jokes about wanting a baby elephant as a pet… she’s also a climber so I added a little climbing harness haha :)
He worked out well but his head became unfortunately squashed after he made his way to the bottom of a bag while travelling…
- paper foldables
Paper Foldables. Papercraft Toys by Bryan.
Oh the things that will entertain me… lots of fun though :)
- pleat
Pleat
I’m pleased with how this top knitted up, and I loved working with the linen! The Berocco NatuLin felt quite smooth to work with because of the small rayon content but still feels wonderfully organic and natural. Lots of little twigs in this, but I love that about it too :) The colour is just beautiful.
I knit it in the round and I ended up not really following the pattern for the bodice so the necklines would be shaped the way I wanted them and the straps the right width for me.
The only thing I would change now that I’ve put it on after blocking is the positioning of the pleat. I decided to put the exposed cast off/cast on line right above the bust but after some aggressive blocking it cuts directly across my ample bosom *scoff* … I like that this positioning gives the body a really nice drape and I like the way it looks, just maybe not the most flattering thing I’ve knit for myself.
- pebble with yellow buttons
Pebble
Finished! Well finished nearly two weeks ago, but now with photos. I’ve made this for my friend Jane’s new baby who is due to arrive any time now – I think it’s very cute and fun, the bright yellow buttons against the red yarn works really well for me.
My exciting news is that I finally bought a new camera this weekend, a Canon EOS 500D. I love it! I’m still getting used to it and need to better my knowledge of the relationship between the ISO/Aperture/Shutter Speed, but it’s already taking such beautiful photos. I’m excited to think about all the photos I’ll take with it.
- roast lamb & felt birds
Lamb roast :)
As a rule I don’t cook – I love to bake, cakes & biscuits especially, but when it comes to making something for dinner… I never quite get it right. Different herbs & flavours, understanding what compliments what, which ingredients will be tasty and work well together? No clue. Recipes? Pft!
I made a roast for us last night & it turned out well, and even though it’s pretty impossible to stuff up a roast, I’m pleased & looking for more pats on the head :D
I finished the first of my felt birds last night as well, luckily the finishing isn’t too wonky because John picked up some nice red to go with the lamb. Two more to go & then I’ll start on some of the designs I’ve started sketching, mainly little decorative bits & pieces :) Embroidery is fun!
Blue bird
He wants to go outside :)
- fun with felt
Felt pincushion with french knots
I have some ideas & designs for pincushions I’m dying to try out – I haven’t worked that much with felt & my embroidery skills are very basic so I made a little cushion for a bit of practice. While I’m working on the design for the next one, I’m making little felt embroidered birds :) The plan is to make them into some sort of mobile or window hanging, but most likely they’ll sit around gathering dust or find new homes.