tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2455739163289680502024-03-06T06:12:11.567+02:00My House In AfricaAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02001869157864904557noreply@blogger.comBlogger161125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-245573916328968050.post-54149998647618430532016-05-14T16:51:00.000+02:002016-05-14T17:13:12.901+02:00Sunshine Days.....Hello ... thanks for dropping by.<br />
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I thought I'd just let you know that my latest shawl design is now in my <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/stores/luluknitts-designs" target="_blank">Ravelry Store</a>. It's called the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sunshine-shawl-4" target="_blank">Sunshine Shawl</a> and I have to say, is one of my favourites.....<br />
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I saw the yarn in my local yarn shop and immediately knew that it had to be a shawl. And what other name could it have had but Sunshine? I know that not many people can wear such a bright colour but thrown over a dark Winter coat in the middle of January and I'm certain it would brighten up the gloomiest of days!</div>
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It's made in 4ply/fingering weight yarn on 4mm needles so it grows really quickly and once the very easy lace pattern has been done a few times, it's really simple to remember.</div>
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So there she is in all her glory and I really hope you love her as much as I do.....</div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02001869157864904557noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-245573916328968050.post-79484420041778298252016-05-04T17:02:00.002+02:002016-05-04T17:02:30.883+02:00Sock Addiction.....<div class="MsoNormal">
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My sock knitting story began after I'd been happily knitting sweaters, hats and blankets for about 35 years. I'd never dreamed of knitting socks. I'd never wanted, desired or even thought about knitting socks. I was happy .... or so I thought. Wandering around the internet (as you do) I stumbled across the blog of a lady who knitted socks. Then I discovered another one. And then another and then ..... well, you get the picture. Here was this community of sock knitters that I'd never known about and it amazed me. Why would you knit socks? Socks are cheap. At my local clothing store I can get a pack of 6 pairs for the price of a cappuccino and a muffin! So why knit them? I decided to investigate.<br />
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I started reading the blogs and looking at patterns. Then I discovered all the different sock yarns and indie dyers. I started to feel a prickle of excitement. Perhaps I was getting it. Perhaps finally I was beginning to see what all the fuss was about. I decided to give it a go. I downloaded a free pattern, bought some cheap acrylic 4 ply and cast on.<br />
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Now I realise that "cheap acrylic 4 ply" was probably not the way to go but I didn't want to invest in beautiful yarn only to find I couldn't get my head around a sock pattern or even worse, I could manage the pattern but discovered I just hated knitting socks! To cut a long story short, that first pair of socks were not great and I have no shame in telling you that they ended up in the bin just a few months later. But somewhere along the way I had caught the "sock knitting" bug! Don't ask me when or even how, but by the time I had cast off and pulled those scratchy, stretchy devils onto my feet, I was well and truly hooked!<br />
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Since then sock knitting has become as familiar to me as brushing my teeth and there are almost always a pair on my needles. You'll be pleased to know that I no longer use acrylic yarn and as a result I have a drawer full of warm, soft and snuggly handmade socks that don't scratch or stretch!<br />
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More recently I've discovered the delights of Christine Perry and her lovely blog <a href="http://winwickmum.blogspot.co.za/" target="_blank">Winwickmum</a>. She is one of those amazing ladies who share her knowledge and passion of knitting (and in particular, knitting socks) through her book <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Super-socks-Knit-pair-Winwick/dp/1514345897?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=19450&creativeASIN=1514345897&linkCode=as2&redirect=true&ref_=as_li_tl&tag=gryoowve0c-" target="_blank">Super Socks</a>. She has taught and encouraged hundreds of people around the World to give sock knitting a go so if you're looking for a great place to learn about sock knitting, Christine Perry's blog and her <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/642084589269882/" target="_blank">Facebook page</a> should be your first port of call.</div>
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt;"><br /></span>I think everyone should knit at least one pair of socks in their lifetime just for the experience and having made a pair, I would challenge anyone not to love wearing handmade socks. Of course, there is Second Sock Syndrome (SSS) from which all knitters suffer, but it's a small price to pay for the joy of finally having a full and complete pair of socks either to wear yourself or to gift to someone else. That feeling of accomplishment, fulfilment and (yes, dare I say it) total and utter pride that "I made those"!!! There's nothing quite like it. Perhaps that's why once you start knitting socks, you just can't stop!<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02001869157864904557noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-245573916328968050.post-13861898623157216882016-04-30T16:26:00.000+02:002016-05-01T19:30:37.820+02:00Beachy Head and Birthdays....Hello - how are you? Thanks for stopping by....<br />
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It's been a busy time for me recently what with having my latest design to finish and publish, then coping with the death of one of my all time favourite people Prince, then it was my birthday, then the birth of a lovely baby girl to a good friend, then my eldest son's birthday ... my emotions have been up and down like Tower Bridge!<br />
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My latest design is the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/beachy-head-shawl" target="_blank">Beachy Head Shawl</a> which is a simple garter stitch crescent shawl with a pretty lace edging. I gifted it to my Mum (who is the model on my Ravelry page) and since then she's worn it almost every day! I love seeing something I've made being worn and loved so much. Reminds me of why I love knitting so much .... here are some pics<br />
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I'm really happy with how it turned out and I think it's one of those garments that will be a great "go to" item in my wardrobe. I'm now thinking of making one in two shades of green ..... or charcoal and aubergine ..... or plum and gold (possible Gryffindor shawl???).....the possibilities are endless.</div>
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Then the unthinkable happened and news broke of Prince's death. I still can't believe it. He was so much a part of my youth and growing up - his songs are like pages in my diary, so representative of many events in my formative years. I couldn't even listen to his music for the first few days and when I did, it was like saying goodbye to a very special friend ..... RIP Prince, those doves are crying now....</div>
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Then it was my birthday and I was very spoilt by a dear friend who treated Mum and I to a gorgeous lunch at a local restaurant high on a hill called <a href="http://www.tumbledowns.co.za/" target="_blank">Tumbledowns</a>. Don't you think that's a wonderful name for a restaurant? I do.</div>
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My birthday was followed by the birth of a rather gorgeous little girl called Jessica to a good friend of mine. She already has two boys (as I do) so having a girl has been exciting for us all! In my opinion, there is nothing quite as beautiful as a newborn ....</div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02001869157864904557noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-245573916328968050.post-47683826040568771002016-04-17T10:49:00.000+02:002016-05-01T19:30:25.166+02:00Hollybank Hello! Welcome ... how are you?<br />
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I've been meaning to write this post every day for the past week but somehow it just didn't happen - I'm sure you understand those kind of weeks...<br />
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Anyway, I just wanted to tell you about my latest pattern release which is the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/hollybank-shawl" target="_blank">Hollybank Shawl</a> and here she is ....<br />
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Thanks to my beautiful Mum for modelling in that last shot!</div>
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I'm so pleased with how this turned out as I had no real plan except a sketchy diagram and some colour combinations running around in my head.</div>
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It's a very easy pattern and would be a great stash-buster. You can use any fingering weight yarn (4ply) and even though I used four plain shades, it would be stunning with a variegated yarn thrown into the mix! The sky's the limit!!!!</div>
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I hope you like it. I hope you'll make it and love it as much as I do. If you have any queries about the pattern, feel free to email me at luluknitts@yahoo.com.</div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02001869157864904557noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-245573916328968050.post-24087574307331424122016-02-01T17:57:00.001+02:002016-02-01T17:57:49.721+02:00Canning Street HatHello....<br />
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Here's my 2nd design!!!! Free on Ravelry too. It's a hat (just in case you didn't get that from the post title!).<br />
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I decided to give mosaic (or slip stitch knitting) a go as it's been on my Knitting Bucket List (doesn't everyone have one of those?) for ages. After a few horrendous attempts I came up with this and I'm pretty happy with it I have to say.<br />
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Canning Street Hat<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02001869157864904557noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-245573916328968050.post-3848529962024231392016-01-11T16:38:00.003+02:002016-02-01T17:58:08.563+02:00Henrietta Road ShawlYIPPEE!!! I have published my first shawl design and it's FREE on Ravelry!!!<br />
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It's called the Henrietta Road Shawl (the reason for the name is given in the pattern).<br />
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You can download it <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/henrietta-road-shawl" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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You can use any DK weight yarn and it would be a great stashbuster as the body is a 2 row pattern so can be knitted in different yarns. I used a plain grey alternated with a self striping that I had left over from another project. I love how it turned out.</div>
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I really hope you like the pattern and that you decide to make it. </div>
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If you do, please let me know and I'll link your project pages...</div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02001869157864904557noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-245573916328968050.post-63189440513404158642015-11-29T10:58:00.001+02:002015-11-29T10:58:43.578+02:00Something for a friend....Hello there! How are you? I hope well.<br />
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All is good on this side of the World, schools are winding down for the big Summer holiday (Dec thru Jan) and as a teacher, I'm looking forward to lots and lots of stress-free, quiet and sun-filled days....sigh.<br />
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I thought I'd show you my latest FO. It's a farewell gift for a friend so I can't say much but I don't think she sees my blog so I might get away with it.... Here are some pics...<br />
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She's the Hiraeth pattern by Rae Gronmark which you can find <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/hiraeth" target="_blank">here</a> on Ravelry and I would really urge you to give it a go. She's a real drapey scarf/shawl/wrap thingamajig (there must a word for that sort of garment - any ideas?) and I know my friend will get a lot of wear from it. I've stuck to the 3 colour option in the pattern but I think you could use more colours if you wanted to. The possibilities are endless!!!!</div>
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I had a few scraps of fabrics lying around so I thought Amelia (my sewing machine) and I would have a go at making some drawstring bags. What do you think? I'm quite pleased with how they turned out. I made a blue one first. It's small but perfect for a sock knitting project.<br />
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Then I made a pink one. This one is 2" bigger all round.</div>
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I'm really pleased with them and I'll definitely be making more. If you'd like to give them a go, I used <a href="http://www.incolororder.com/2011/10/lined-drawstring-bag-tutorial.html" target="_blank">this</a> tutorial from In Colour Order which was excellent.</div>
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It's my first shawl design so I'm just ever such a bit proud! It's called The Rockey Street Shawl and I'm in the process of writing up the pattern which I'll make available as a freebie on Ravelry. I may get a couple of test knits done beforehand so if you're interested in test knitting for me, please leave a comment and I'll contact you.</div>
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I've wanted to try my hand at designing a shawl for ages and I really enjoyed the process. It came out really well and I went a bit mad with pics ....</div>
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This is Amelia.</div>
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Now I've had Amelia for 20 years. She was a gift from DH when we first got married and together, Amelia and I have made various soft furnishings including 4 full length fully lined curtains (been there, done that and never again)! We have also made one or two very simple tops for me and the odd cushion cover for friends.</div>
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However, Amelia and I have not always seen eye-to-eye. You see Amelia is very experienced. She has gadgets and gizmos and buttons and levers that do all manner of sensational things. I, on the other hand, am a novice sewer and Amelia knows this. Not only does she know it, but she takes great joy in reminding me of it ..... often.</div>
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I'll be chugging away on a project when suddenly WHAM! Amelia decides to jam. This is normally right in the middle of a seam or a zip or some other really tricky bit of sewing where I'm sitting on the edge of my seat, holding my breath and sweating like a marathon runner. But Amelia doesn't care. She jams and then makes it very very difficult for me to unjam her. Thread gets tangled, fingertips turn into marshmallows and projects end up being thrown across the room and then pushed roughly down into the depths of the dustbin.</div>
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Today, I made this with Amelia's full co-operation.</div>
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But it's no ordinary bag because it's the first thing I have ever sewn WITH A ZIP!!!! I have to admit that I've tried before but Amelia has always been in "one of her moods" and I've always been at my most nervous. But not this time. This time the zip went in first time, no mistakes, no problems, no jams and no swearing by me! A first in every department.</div>
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So after all my years of fighting with Amelia, how did I manage to complete this project in not only 1 day but in 1 hour???? Well, it's all down to this rather lovely post on this rather lovely blog <a href="http://mellysews.com/2015/02/sew-zipper-pouch.html" target="_blank">Melly Sews</a> and I have to say, I couldn't have done it without her. Not only are there pictures (always good for a visual learner like <i>Moi)</i> but there is a video too!!!!!! How cool is that?? Perfect.</div>
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And here it is stuffed with one of my current projects <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/learn-to-knit-a-log-cabin-blanket" target="_blank">A Log Cabin Blanket</a> from a fab designer Staci Perry at <a href="http://verypink.com/" target="_blank">Very Pink</a>. </div>
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The pattern is <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/over-the-sea-to-skye" target="_blank">Over The Sea To Skye</a> and if you get the chance, please make it because it's easy, rhythmical and a pleasure to make. There are lots of lovely stitch changes to keep your brain happy but it's still great a great TV knit or something for one of those long car/train journeys. Here's <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/laurasa/over-the-sea-to-skye" target="_blank">my Ravelry link</a> for my project if you're interested.</div>
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In terms of the yarn it was spectacular! Everything I wanted and I'd been dreaming about knitting with this yarn for some considerable time so expectations were high. It worked up like a charm, didn't slip and slide on my needles and then blocked quickly and easily with no snagging on the pins. I've worn it twice since making it and it's as light as a feather and very very warm. I can imagine that socks in this yarn would be amazingly warm!</div>
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My <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/laurasa/over-the-sea-to-skye" target="_blank">Over The Sea To Skye</a> is coming along nicely..... I'm so enjoying this project.<br />
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And so too is my <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/laurasa/smithfield-pullover" target="_blank">Smithfield</a>. Aran yarn and big needles... what's not to love?</div>
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I finally finished the "redo" sweater that I was reknitting and it came out rather well. Want to see?<br />
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I was very happy with the result although it's a little short in the sleeves. This will be remedied by picking up stitches around the cuffs and knitting another inch or so. The join won't show once its washed. I've done that a couple of times before and it works like a charm!</div>
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What else, I hear you say? Well, I made a little shawl/scarf for a friend of mine. She loves pink so when I saw this yarn I knew it was perfect for her. The pattern is <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/linus-4" target="_blank">Linus</a> and this is the second one I've made now. The first you can see <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/laurasa/linus" target="_blank">here</a>.</div>
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I love the simplicity of this pattern which lends itself well to fancy yarns. I've seen it made up in sock yarns, self-striping yarn and various tonal yarns. It's easy, very quick (I made this in 2 evenings) and is a great stashbuster project. Because it's knitted end-to-end you can just keep going until you run out of yarn which is fab for me as I'm not very good and working out how much yarn I have! I really hope she likes it....</div>
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A few local companies are cropping up now with some locally produced yarns for example <a href="http://nurturingfibres.com/" target="_blank">Nurturing Fibres</a>, <a href="http://www.africanexpressions.co.za/" target="_blank">African Expressions</a> and <a href="http://www.vinniscolours.co.za/#home" target="_blank">Vinnis</a> but we have nothing like the variety that my overseas friends have. </div>
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However. For a long time I have coveted a yarn from African Expressions called Soul which is handpainted and I finally took the plunge these hols and acquired some! So exciting! It lay in my drawer for a few days and I kept looking at it and touching it and then going on Ravelry to choose a pattern, then going back to look at it again ..... I'm sure you know what I mean. You so desperately want to cast on but the anticipation is all part of the process.....</div>
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The yarn is made up of 15% kid mohair, 15% mulberry silk, 50% merino and 20% acrylic. It's beautiful to work with and with all the stitch variations, I'm able to see how it responds with each one. I can't tell you how much I've loving this project and I know I'll buy this yarn again (even if it means remortgaging my house to do so)! I will need to invest in a ball winder tho as I had to wind this by hand which wasn't easy. This was how it started out ....</div>
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First up is my reknit for a family member. Frogged an old sweater and am reknitting 2 sizes smaller (he's lost some weight don't you know...). I've finished the back and am almost done with the front -<br />
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No 2 WIP is a shawl I'm knitting for myself. As you can see, I'm not really halfway through it but it grows pretty fast so I'm sure halfway isn't too far in the distance.</div>
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My final WIP is a sweater for me in a gorgeous grey/brown aran yarn. I started this a few weeks ago but the cable adventure above and my shawl have taken over somewhat so <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/smithfield-pullover" target="_blank">Smithfield</a> keeps getting shoved to the bottom of the workbasket.</div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02001869157864904557noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-245573916328968050.post-77689398123706730442015-05-30T13:39:00.000+02:002015-05-30T13:39:21.048+02:00Ninja Mum!!!Hello!<br />
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Had a good week? Mine was busy and it didn't help that I've been suffering from a lung/chest infection and didn't realise! Felt rough, had a bad cough and tight chest but hate taking antibiotics so thought it would pass eventually. Wrong. Went to doc yesterday and am now on meds. Hey ho....<br />
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Am again joining in with <a href="http://littlehouseinthecorner.blogspot.com/2015/05/weekend-wip-along-2.html" target="_blank">Shelley</a> for WIP-A-Long so here are mine....<br />
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First up my <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/laurasa/linus" target="_blank">Linus</a> scarf/shawlette. What a fab pattern! Will definitely be making this again. It's the first one I've made that actually stays on and doesn't force me to spend half my day readjusting it! I finished it on Monday and have worn it every day since! Would recommend it to anyone but especially beginner knitters as it's just garter stitch (plain knitting) throughout. Can't tell you how much I love this!<br />
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Along the top edge is a small little lacy detail. So cute and stops it from being boring (both to knit and look at)! The middle pic is the truest to colour as I made it in grey.</div>
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Youngest child has requested a black balaclava so that he can pretend to be a Ninja (he does karate)! I HATE knitting in black but what could I say? So off the yarn shop we went early this morning and I have begun. This will definitely be a labour of love.....</div>
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Last up is not a WIP but something I adore! This stands on my kitchen window sill and she makes me smile every time I see her.....</div>
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I thought I'd link up with Shelley at <a href="http://littlehouseinthecorner.blogspot.com/2015/05/weekend-wip-along-1.html" target="_blank">Little House In The Corner</a> for her WIP-along!! She seems to have just as many WIPs as I do so here are mine....<br />
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First up, a jersey for a family member. I knitted a jersey for him a few years back but he's lost some weight since then so it got kinda big and baggy. My amazing mother unpicked the entire thing (and it was BIG so hats off to her - she's got oodles of patience)! Now I have the task of reknitting it into a garment that actually fits him. I'm using an old Wendy Aran pattern that I've had for some years - I've made at least 2 before so I know the pattern well. I couldn't find it on the internet but it's cables (of course) and moss stitch. I'm not very far with it as you can see. The yarn is actually a smoky green colour but the photo looks more grey...... will keep you posted.<br />
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Next up is a mini-shawl (I think they call them 'shawlettes') that is for moi. I needed something in grey just to keep my neck warm on chilly mornings and this <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/linus-4" target="_blank">pattern</a> is super easy. I'm doing it in a solid colour tho. My camera clearly doesn't like grey or green .... this looks blue!</div>
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Well, I'm 4 months into 2015 and my plan to post once a month has failed before it really got going... hey ho.... never mind. I guess it's the thought that counts so we'll just forget about March and move swiftly onto April....<br />
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Actually, both of the FOs I have to show you were finished in March so technically I'm still good and what's a few days between friends?<br />
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First up are these beauties....<br />
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Aren't they fab? The pattern is <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/a-nice-ribbed-sock" target="_blank">A Nice Ribbed Sock</a> by Glenna C and even though my self-striping yarn didn't match up on each sock - I DON'T CARE COS I LOVE THESE SOCKS!!! I've worn them twice and they are sooooo warm! I used Elle Sock Wool but I can't remember the name of the colourway so please don't ask. Basically they're cream, green and brown stripes and the yarn is very soft so the resulting socks are incredibly light to wear. Beautiful....<br />
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My second FO is a cardigan. Now, I've got a bit of a 'thing' going with cardigans at the moment and I'm rather afraid it's my age cos I'm going thru the menopause and sweaters just don't work with the hot flushes! However, cardigans are GREAT! When the flushes hit I can simply open a cardi for a little ventilation and close again when the flush is over. How convenient! Also, cardis don't mess up one's hair when one takes it off you understand, although I've NEVER been one of those women who pfaff (is that even a word or just a sewing machine manufacturer?) with their hair. Mine gets a bit of a ruffle after my shower in the morning, a quick comb through and that's it until next time! Still, any item of clothing that doesn't involve going over the head on removal is all good in my opinion!</div>
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I wanted something a bit countrified (again, is that a real word?), a bit tweedy but without being too chunky. South African winters can get chilly but never really arctic. This particular cardi is another Glenna C pattern, called <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/rustique" target="_blank">Rustique</a> although I've modified it somewhat. Glenna's version had a shawl collar which I've omitted as shawl collars are too much for even the coldest South African winters and a different cable pattern up the front. I wanted something a little more Celtic so changed the pattern to incorporate a Celtic knot cable. Please excuse the pics but it's a miz day here so even outside the light was rubbish! Anyway, here she is in all her finished finery!</div>
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Did you notice the secret pockets I put in? I stuck my youngest son's mirror sunglasses in the pocket to make it a bit more obvious - by the way, you HAVE to have mirror sunglasses when you're pretending to be a secret agent (apparently)....personally they make me feel really old as we used to wear them back in the 80s as a very trendy accessory!</div>
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The above pics were taken inside as they seemed to show a much better stitch definition than the pics I took outside. However, the outside pics are truer to the real colour so here's a few to give you an idea of the tweedy green ....</div>
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Oh yes and I forgot to mention that it has a rather fetching cable running down the centre back....</div>
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Well, that's it for now. Am finishing off a blanket for TV watching and a baby cardi for a friend of mine so I may well be back within the month to show those off! Goodness, two posts in one month! I may have to go and have a lie down in a dark room for a bit!</div>
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It seems that I'm tending to blog about once a month at the moment so I'll run with that for a while and see how it goes. I'd love to blog more often but I guess it's just not meant to be. Still, here I am.<br />
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So, first up is an FO that I'm particularly proud of. Remember this from January?<br />
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It looked a little frumpy hanging in the tree all by itself so I tarted it up with a colourful scarf and it made all the difference! It looks great with jeans (and no, I don't have a pic of that) and is super warm. It's <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/minetta" target="_blank">Minetta</a> by Kirsten Kapur and is a really easy and enjoyable project. I used a stashed 4 ply yarn (80% wool) which I suppose is going to be waaaaay too hot for even the coldest South African winter day, but even if I only wear it once or twice, it'll be worth it.</div>
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And a view without the scarf. (Please excuse the shoulders ... there are NO shoulder pads (I'm not that desperate to replicate the golden age of the 80s, although it was the greatest decade of all time) - it's just the hanger I was using!</div>
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And so, onto another FO!!! For a while now I've been wanting to try Tunisian crochet. However, until recently my local yarn shop didn't stock the hooks and I wasn't about to embark on an internet shopping spree because it never stops at one item does it ...... or is that just me? However, I managed to lay my hands on a hook a few weeks ago and decided that today was the day to make something useful.</div>
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A month or so ago I was given these rather wonderful things. They're called Snippits here in SA - and they are totally FAB! For us crafters, scissors can be a bit of minefield. Some are too big to carry around in a little "bits and bobs" bag, some are too small, made in China and fall apart after about a week so we're always on the lookout for the perfect cutting tool. Well, I think I've found it with these little beasties cos they're perfect.</div>
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I know they look a bit antiquated and when I first saw them I was reminded of some of the lethal hardware that my grandfather used to keep in his shed, but believe me, these are The Business. They are extremely (and I don't use that word lightly) sharp and have a point on them that could make a grown man weep. They are small (just over 2") and feel great in the palm of my hand. Being almost flat, they allow me to cut yarn really close to my work which means I don't get those little tails sticking out all over the place.</div>
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A little bit of green yarn left over from my <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/laurasa/luscious-lime-ii" target="_blank">Luscious Lime II</a> project, interspersed with a little orange bamboo silk.....</div>
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It was so easy (after watching only one Youtube video on how to do Tunisian crochet I was soon an expert)! Quickly it turned into this....</div>
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A perfect Snippit Sleeping Bag! And here are the Snippits all tucked up with points end in first (again, so I don't stab myself)!!! An excellent way to spend a couple of hours!</div>
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And that's pretty much it for now. I have started my next project which is <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/rustique" target="_blank">Rustique</a> by Glenna C. I'm doing it in a forest green tweedy sort of yarn which I love so I should have that finished by next time!</div>
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If it's possible for a blog to have accumulated dust and cobwebs then this little blog of mine certainly has! It's been nearly 2 months since my last post and although I thought I would hit 2015 running, the days have slipped by like the stream in our new garden and here we are on the 17th Jan.... Hey ho....<br />
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So, what's been happening in my world? First up....WE MOVED HOUSE!!!! I'm not going to go into the gory details of the actual move (let's just quietly push that to one side and say that without the greatest husband and mother in the world, I wouldn't have gotten thru it) but here are some pics of our new home....<br />
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This is taken from the front gate but the house extends at the back quite a bit so is bigger than it looks here. The most wonderful thing about the house is the park-like garden. We have huge expanses of lawn (great for playing cricket!) and a stream and lots of lovely shady trees (very handy for SA summers - temps here have been +35C)....</div>
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Here's the stream complete with Pooh-Bear bridge (please tell me that you've also played Pooh Sticks off a bridge....)</div>
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There are zillions of plants but most of the flowers have died back now as it's been so hot. However, I did manage to snap a few before they finished.</div>
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A beautiful <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buddleja_davidii" target="_blank">Buddleja</a> - one of the first plants J and I bought in our first garden. Almost impossible to kill!</div>
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A <a href="http://www.gardenersworld.com/plants/solanum-crispum-glasnevin/2692.html" target="_blank">Chilean Potato Vine</a> - we had one of these in our garden in the UK and they are stunning when flowering. If you don't have one in your garden, GET ONE!</div>
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And this rather lovely little number which I think is an Orchid but I can't be sure. If any of you know, please leave me a comment....</div>
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The garden is full of nooks and crannies like this little water feature with higgledy-piggledy steps behind it going up to yet another lawned area. The birds love the water but my labs are a little put out that they can't sit in it to cool down!</div>
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So we've moved in, settled down and are very happy. It'll take us a while to get used to being back in a suburb again with all the hustle, bustle and noise that comes with town life, but in general it feels like we've been here for ages and it's only been a month! As you can see below our front door is always open so if you're in the area, feel free to pop in for a chat!</div>
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Well, it got frogged (for those non-knitters among you, this means "unpicked") and became this</div>
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The cables just weren't happening for me and I'm much happier with this. Here's my <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/laurasa/luscious-lime-ii" target="_blank">Ravelry link</a>. I really like the moss stitch sleeves and the "arrow" pattern on the front (very slimming)!</div>
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I also made a scarf for a good friend who has a birthday soon. She loves scarves and has to get up very early in the winter to get to work so really appreciates as many as possible! This one is red (her favourite colour), chunky, fluffy and has a little sparkle too, just for fun! I tried to make a heart shape with the scarf but now I think it looks like a really weird pair of lips!!!</div>
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And finally, I was given some yarn a while ago by a friend which is discontinued. She had no use for it and it's been in my stash for some time so I decided to make <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/minetta" target="_blank">this.</a> Here's progress so far....</div>
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Although the yarn is 4 ply which is usually quite soft, this particular 4 ply has 60% wool so is a bit "scratchy". I'm hoping it will soften up after a wash but to it's credit, it's lovely to work with and is the most beautiful teal blue. The pic really doesn't do the colour justice so I'll try and take better pics when it's finished.</div>
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So, that's me. Old year gone, new year up and running. School starts next week and mania will become my new best friend so for now I'm just enjoying these last few days of lazing around at home, knitting, watching TV and generally being a slob!</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02001869157864904557noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-245573916328968050.post-48222629767513568792014-11-28T13:43:00.001+02:002014-11-28T13:43:05.277+02:00Cables in Lime ....Hello!<br />
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Well, the skinny scarves got made and are wrapped and ready to go! That's the teachers taken care of for Christmas, now just the family, friends and kids to shop for! I do love the Silly Season but I have to say that it's one time of year that I'd love to be able to phone up our local mall, book a time to visit and be allowed to shop with no-one else there! Can you relate? The shopping is fine, it's just the rest of the people that annoy me!!!<br />
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After spending way too much time on Ravelry and Pinterest (again, can you relate?), I failed to find a pattern for a sweater that has been drifting around inside my head for a while. It's sleeveless and has cables and a cowl neck. I'm into sleeveless at the moment. South African winters are cold in the mornings and evenings but vaguely cool during the day so a long sleeve sweater can be way too hot. Sleeveless on the other hand, keeps the bod warm all day but allows a little ventilation under the arms which is always good!<br />
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So, I had this image in my head but had failed dismally to find a pattern. Finally I decided to go it alone! This is what I've done so far....<br />
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It's the front and whilst it doesn't look like much at the moment, I'm hoping that with a large droopy cowl neck and ribbing around the bottom and armholes, it will suddenly morph into something wonderful ... well, that's the theory anyway!</div>
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I wasn't sure about the cables going across. I'm no longer a size 10 (and haven't been for ages) so I'm a little concerned that the horizontal cables will turn me into a Winter Teletubby!!! Any name suggestions if it does? Pudgy-Wudgy or Tubby-Cubby? All good.</div>
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With the Teletubby fear in my mind, I originally started the sweater with vertical cables but it just didn't look right so I did a quick horizontal cable swatch and it all came together rather nicely. The cables are based on a celtic design (I love all things celtic) and whilst a bit tricky on the fingers, I'm rather pleased with the result.</div>
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I much prefer them horizontal to vertical but am still not sure why! You can't seen the colour very well in these pics but it's a rather fetching lime green. It's muted (so not too bright) but I'm lucky that I can wear all shades of green so I know it'll be fine.</div>
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I'm thinking deep double rib at the bottom with pockets although I'll decide on that as I go along. The armholes will also be double rib but just 2cm deep. I've done quite a deep decrease for the cowl neck as I really want it big and floppy - double rib for that too.</div>
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Well, we're winding down now to the end of year at school so I thought I'd better start thinking about those pressies for teachers....<br />
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I decided on skinny scarves - always useful and quick to make - so bought three lots of Vinnis Serena yarn (a firm favourite of mine) and have started crocheting ....<br />
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I've already finished one (in a deep red) and the above is No 2. One more to do after that and I'll be done! Having been a teacher myself I really appreciate the gifts that the children bring at year end (especially when they are homemade). We don't have devilishly cold winters here but a little warmth around the neck is always useful in the early mornings.....</div>
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There's alot going on at the moment, lots of change and new stuff which is all very exciting. We move house in just over a month (eeeek!!!) so sorting and packing will engulf my life soon but for now this is what I've been up to.....<br />
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My son's feet are always cold but he won't wear slippers! So I made him these.....<br />
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They are slipper socks and called <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/robin-foot" target="_blank">Robinfoot</a>. It's a very easy pattern so have a go!!!</div>
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Finally, a finished project!!!! Yay!!!! Do you remember <a href="http://myhouseinafrica.blogspot.com/2014/09/a-good-week.html" target="_blank">this little beauty</a> that I had on my needles about a month ago? Well, it became this ....</div>
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I've already worn it twice and I love it! The colour is burnt orange and I added jean buttons which really work well! The pattern is <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/drift-2" target="_blank">Drift</a> and I have to say, it was a pleasure to knit. I used basic acrylic double knitting so wasn't too expensive to make and I'm certain it's going to become one of those 'old favourites' in my wardrobe!</div>
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An easy bread recipe that even I can't mess up! </div>
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Two washcloths made from <a href="http://www.vinniscolours.co.za/#serina" target="_blank">Vinnis Serina</a> for a good friend.</div>
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.....a little tractor driving by YC (Youngest Child) on above friend's farm.....</div>
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Goodness it's been a while but enough of that! I just wanted to show you my latest finished WIP. Actually I finished it a couple of weeks ago but have only just taken pics ....<br />
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I needed something for those "in-between" days when it's too cold not to have a sweater but too warm for long sleeves. I wanted cables (natch) but I also wanted something that wouldn't drain my brain whilst I was making it. This was perfect.</div>
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Other news is that we've finally sold our house!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The YAY cannot be loud enough I can assure you!! Come December we'll be moving about 40kms down the road to a little town where my boys are at school so no more long commute. It will be sad to leave the countryside but I'll be so pleased to be near shops, doctors, vets and general civilisation!!!</div>
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