Saturday, 28 May 2011
Pringle of Scotland Animation by David Shrigley - Life Behind The Scenes
I want one of these yarn trees!
Friday, 27 May 2011
Machine Knit Skirt
I'm loving it with my new patterned leggings I purchased last weekend from a fellow trader at the Backyard Market; there's a few different colour options and patterns to choose from and they're only a tenner!
Already got an abundance of ideas for my next skrit; I'm going to experiment a lot more with stitch patterns and colours next time and perhaps move onto a more sophisticated garment shape too.
Monday, 23 May 2011
My First Granny Square
I love the illustration on the front cover the best!
Here is the page I was working from: not too bad a comparison to the example in the book! Once it is pressed and I am confident to use a smaller hook it will be far more similar.
The stitch I was practicing here is called an Almond Stitch and it is one which has stood out at me from this book everytime I have leafed through the pages.
Also in the 'Good Housekeeping' range there is a needlepoint, embroidery, patchwork & applique and a knitting edition! No bets as to which one I'd love to track down, but I imagine that they are all little published gems.
Saturday, 21 May 2011
Going Loopy Socks
Unfortunately I ran out of yarn towards the end of the second sock... I did see it coming but couldn't help but keep on knitting anyways! People won't see the toes when I'm wearing shoes anyway... Right?
The cuff is created using loop stitch, which I found quite time consuming (possibly as it is the first time I have ever used it) but definitely worth the patience as the result is fantastic
Here you can see the basic sock method and how the heel and toe decreases knit up.
I'll keep posting up more sock sensations as I knit them; there's so many great patterns in there, I'm not too sure which ones I'm going to start next...
Wednesday, 18 May 2011
Alex Monroe
They are handmade from recycled plastics and silver plated wire and I am donatin 20% of my profits to help save the honey bees.
Monday, 16 May 2011
Gold Safety Pin Necklace
Also worn with my recycled bike chain-maile necklace, more of which coming soon...