sticks, strings & crafty things

...and random other ramblings

Monday, February 23, 2009

Baby boat-neck and matching hat

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A colleague is due to have a baby and I wanted to make a little something for her soon-to-arrive bundle of joy. Imagine my surprise last Fri...
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Monday, February 16, 2009

Hourglass (NaKniSweMoDo09 - Feb)

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Hourglass is finished, and I couldn't be happier: Pattern: Hourglass Sweater (from Last Minute Knitted Gifts by Joelle Hoverson) S...
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Friday, February 13, 2009

Spot the Difference

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I've been working on my hourglass sweater for February's NaKniSweMoDo. Whipped out the sleeves last weekend, and started work on the...
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Tuesday, February 10, 2009

Mummy's little helper?

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I mentioned in my last post that I've been clearing out the clutter and getting organized around the house. Seems I have a little helper...
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Saturday, February 07, 2009

Simple squares

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This year I've made a promise to myself to get organized and take control of the clutter. I decided I may as well start with something f...
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Sunday, February 01, 2009

Back to knitting

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To the detriment of my knitting, I've been thorughly engrossed in reading 'A thousand splendid suns'. What a great book! If you ...
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Thursday, January 29, 2009

When I'm not knitting

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I love to make things. I've always loved it - my parents and grandparents kept us entertained with crafty projects when we were kids. So...
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Monday, January 26, 2009

More purple ruffles

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After making the 'Just enough ruffles' scarf for my Mum out of sock yarn, I decided I needed one for myself. I had one skein of som...
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Sunday, January 11, 2009

Sisterly Sweater Swap

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This year my sister made me Rowan Anise out of Rowan Little Big Wool (colour Sugar Spun), and gifted it to me just before I left the UK. I l...
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Wednesday, January 07, 2009

UK Knitting Delights

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I've been back in the UK, with family, over Christmas and the New Year and it's been great! There are a few knitting related highli...
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Sunday, January 04, 2009

Double the Ruffles

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I finished the Just Enough Ruffles scarf to go with the purple and brown gloves that I'd given Mum for Christmas. The original pattern (...
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Sunday, December 28, 2008

Silky Lace Ribbon Scarf

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A little late for Christmas, but finished nonetheless: (Do you like my handsome model?) The pattern is Veronik Avery's Lace Ribbon Scarf...
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Tuesday, December 16, 2008

It's beginning to feel a lot like Christmas!

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Can you believe that Christmas is just around the corner? I can barely contain myself! Especially given that I'll be heading back to see...
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Tuesday, December 02, 2008

Brown paper packages...

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Yesterday evening there was the most wonderful surprise waiting for me in the mailbox -- a parcel of goodies from the UK! Amanda, of Joli Ho...
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Saturday, November 29, 2008

Handknit Holidays

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Thanksgiving weekend has been a lot of fun so far. For me, it really kicks off the holiday season. And in that spirit, I've been Christm...
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Sunday, November 23, 2008

Knitted mug cosies

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...just what every home needs! The pattern is 'Mug and French Press Jackets' by MK Carroll . I think they are adorable - perfect fo...
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Saturday, November 22, 2008

Back to prettier things

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Whew! Now that Rowan Major is out of the way, I can back to my prettier knitting projects: 1. Rowan Geno I've finished the bulk of the ...
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Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Rowan Major

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Here's another FO for Joe that I've been calling his ugly sweater: The yarn is Rowan Spray, and this particular colourway had been s...
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