A few weeks ago, Hazel found some pink vareigated yarn at Needle & Thread, and Tiffany offered to knit her a scarf from it. She finished putting the tassels on today, and she’s off to deliver it in person. T: “Hazel?” H: “Oh, hello Tiffany! It’s so good to see you!” “I finished your scarf,…… Continue reading Hazel’s New Scarf
Category: Knitting
The Chaos Jumper
…. is what I like to affectionately call Petra’s newest jumper, because none of the four pieces that make it up match. This yarn is a very old member of my stash, and I really like the colour combination – especially the mustard. I’ve also (finally!) perfected the slightly wider neckline on these knitted jumpers.…… Continue reading The Chaos Jumper
Project Roundup
I impulsively decided to use some of this yarn from my stash to make Petra a very mismatched jumper. At the moment, I’ve just finished the first body and sleeve pieces, and I’m hoping this one will have a lower neckline than the two previous jumpers. I do really like the colours in this yarn,…… Continue reading Project Roundup
Re-Made Jumper
In order to re-knit a jumper, sometimes you’ve got to completely unravel two of the sides (the front and back are the bundles of yarn just under this text). Then you’ve got to sew it together…. ….and you’re good to go! I’m very happy with the neckline, because I usually cast off really tightly. This…… Continue reading Re-Made Jumper
The First of Many
Petra has a new jumper! The first of many, I’m sure. I adjusted the pattern a little to make it fit better, and Petra and I are both very happy with the results! As a result of the adjustments, the sleeves are longer and the body piece is slimmer, which makes the neck less gapey.…… Continue reading The First of Many
Meet Petra
The new doll I mentioned in the last post is complete – meet Petra Zapalla! She likes plants and gardening, as well as travelling to new places, especially if they have cool gardens or forests to wander in. Her collection of jumpers is rivalled only by Sarah’s collection of T-shirts. She lives above Tea at…… Continue reading Meet Petra
Sarah’s New Jumper
Do you remember how Sarah was eyeing up the yarn I knitted my socks with? Well, she has her own garment in that yarn now. The pattern came from a book called 'Knit Your Own Boyfriend' by Carol Meldrum, which I originally picked up 'just for a look'. There's ribbing around the sleeves as well… Continue reading Sarah’s New Jumper
Finished Socks!
Only this morning I finished the Kitchener stitch on the second sock. Oh, they look so good as a pair! My Kitchener stitch looks neater on this sock, which makes me very happy. Little bit hot to be wearing them at the moment, but that means that winter can't come soon enough. Now Sarah's really eyeing… Continue reading Finished Socks!
Project Roundup
Blimey, I haven't done one of these in a while! This one won't be long, as I don't have many projects on the go at the moment. Amigurumi Iko: Nearly there, she just needs arms and a necklace. Knitted socks: Just finished the gusset of the second sock and have started the foot. I did… Continue reading Project Roundup
Knitting Socks
For a while now, I've been browsing Attic24's sock knitting pages and have thought about knitting my own pair. So, since about the beginning of December, I've been teaching myself how to knit socks. I went online and found a good, well-explained sock pattern, and copied it out so I could have it with me… Continue reading Knitting Socks
My Life in Miniature 