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I had been working on some embroidered summer sandals and the needlepoint is now complete. I need to either send these to be finished professionally, or try my hand at it myself. I'm tempted to do the latter... once I figure out how!
Then some wristwarmers that I started in 2008. (I know, I have no idea why it took me soo long to pick these back up) I couldn't remember how I did the first one, or the needle size I used so they have a 'little miss matched' vibe to them. Which I kind of like! These were knit in 2 colourways of Noro sock yarn, alternating every couple of rows. And because I can't resist adding crochet borders to my projects, I did the same here.
Ooh yes, we have a new puppy - Bruno. He's also been keeping me busy! In addition to his basic training, I'm also trying to train him to be one of my knitwear models! If successful you should see it a bit more of him here.
But my favourite knitwear model is Naomi! Baby girl is going to 1 year old this week! Wild! Anyhoo, her hair is getting really long and she's started pulling her hair clips out. Plus last time I had her fringe cut she looked like Mo from the 3 stooges!
I wanted to try making a hairband to keep her hair out of her eyes. This seems to have done the trick and she kept it on all morning. I simply crocheted a chain with some sock yarn and then measured it around her head. Once the chain was just the right size to go round - not too loose, not too tight - I joined to make a circle and then single crochet around until it was the desired thickness.
It looks cute on its own, but I'd also made some felt flowers last night (from a Martha Stewart kit) and added one of these as a little bit of flair!
And finally I just started another baby blanket - a version of Olive's Afghan from the Knitalong book (except I'm using rowan cotton 4ply instead of the thicker alpaca yarn that's called for). It's for a baby that's due to arrive in May so that gives me a little time to crank this out. And the cotton will be nice for the warmer summer months.
Wishing you a good rest of your weekend,
Sam xxx
9 comments:
Love the dog as the knitwear model, he looks ever so cool. I think he's already adopted the "if you can't fight it, just go along with it, it'll be over quicker" attitude :D
So many great projects! Love the colors for those wristwarmers.
She is so cute! Congrats on the new addition to the family. Well on his way to becoming a great knitwear model.
Great projects! It's always nice to finish some WIPs :) I love both of your models...so adorable! I can't believe Naomi will be a year old this week!
Cutie new puppy. I hope he works out as a knitwear model. Your other model looks great in her headband. What a fabulous idea!
That's a determined little look she has on her face in the last shot - what has she got her eye on I wonder?
love the blanket btw!
The mitts are very nice Sam!!! It's nice the fact to have them in different shades: cute & fashion!
Naomi is wonderful!!! My sister has her brithday too this week! On 22nd. She's nice and creative as the little Naomi! :-)
Have a nice birthday party!
Love your new model :) And baby girl is just too gorgeous for words.
Love the little headband! Bruno is going to make a fantastic knitwear model. :)
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