Tuesday 15 May 2012

Granny Heart Bunting ::

Just a note to say that my granny heart bunting, that was published in 'inside crochet' issue 24, is now available for free download on my ravelry page.



You can find it :: here

Tuesday 8 May 2012

finding inspiration :: BIG knitting/crochet ::

I cannot get enough of giant knitting and crochet at the moment.  I love the way the stitches look so clean and tidy when the are so massive!

Here are a few of my favourites that have been making their way on to my pinterest boards recently ::







Source: plaza.fi via VickiBrown on Pinterest






















































Wednesday 2 May 2012

WIP wednesday :: Dahlia Cardi ::

Oh my I love this pattern, I came across it after I purchased the online edition of Interweave Knits Fall 2011, for the Pembroke Wrap pattern, as soon as I saw it I wanted to make it, but wasn't really sure my knitting skills were up to the challenge.  But I needn't have worried as it turns out they were (well so far anyway).

Rainy weekends make a perfect excuse to master new knitting skills.

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 With all the miserable rain we've had the last....hmmm....well it feels like forever, but lets say, week, I've had plenty of oportunity to stay indoors and knit.  I literally spent the whole weekend on the sofa doing just that and as a result finished the lace panel on the back in super speedy time (especially for someone so new to lace knitting) and as far as I can see without any mistakes!

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I'm now on to the mass of stocking stitch which makes up the rest of the piece, I have a feeling this bit is going to take a long time, but I'm so eager to wear the finished piece I'm hoping this project won't get abandoned.

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my ravelry notes :: here
the pattern is available from interweave knits fall 2011 :: here 
the yarn is :: here

For more WIP wednesday's check out Tami Amis' blog.