New New New

I have received lots of new publications and yarns this week in preparation for a busy Autum/Winter. Check out the website for listings but please bear with me it takes time to upload everything.

I was trying to think of titles to recommend but I seem to love them all as much as each other.

I do love the Lima Yarn - It knits up bouncy!! I know it sounds daft but trust me.

I also love the new Debbie Bliss - Blankets, Bears and Booties - not because I am broody just coz the stuff is so cute.

Not Smug today just Shattered.

Last night Mel from the Stitch and Bitch session came around to the house to get some yarn. I took her into the storeroom and looked at my stash with somebody elses eyes. The room was a mess and I was truly embarrassed.

This morning I had a delivery from Coates - Patons Eco Chunky Wool (£3.25 for 50g) and Patons Shadow Tweed Chunky (£5.10 for 100g) both beautiful yarns - full colour ranges available. Anyway there was no room to put the yarns away. So I sit here a lather of sweat after rearranging the full store room. It looks that good now that I feel like taking a picture I am so proud of myself - I wont though as I am expecting a very large order from Designer Yarns later this week of Debbie Bliss Fez, Baby Cashmerino, Alpaca Silk Aran and Luxury Tweed Aran and will need to squeeze these items in some how.

I have plans to convert my cellar and also to have the loft changed into a room but like everything it is all down to money.

Check out the website for the new yarns and patterns - I really love them hope you do too.

Boy do I feel Smug!!

What do you think of these two little beauties?? I am feeling a bit proud of myself.

Pic 1 is Brea from the Rowan Lima Collection - If you are going to make something for the autumn this is a great pattern and a fabulous yarn.

Pic 2 is Trista (Talulah wanted to be in the pic) from the Rowan Classic Winter Solace Book. I have never used Alpaca Cotton before so when I was asked to knit this garment up for a client I jumped at the chance.

Click on the pics to get a closer look. Both patterns were fab to do and I cant help raving about the finished articles.

Comments please.

Well Done Lyndsey (and Margaret)

Woo Hoo - Lyndsey (with a little help from Nan Margaret) has finished her very first knitted project. She has done a fantastic Job and looks great in it. She is now knitting a couple of Tea Cosies. One for herself as she has just moved into a new place and one for a friend. It is great when a complete beginner can create such a lovely item. I am soooo proud!!!

I have been in Windsor this weekend visiting a friend I met over 20 years ago in Australia. He is Canadian and we have kept in touch over the years. I have visited him in the US a couple of times and went to his wedding in Toronto 13 years ago. It was great to see him and his family again. He has two beautiful children a stunning wife and a Mum who I can adopt me any time she likes. I am exhausted now but it was a great weekend.

I have also received my commissioned necklace from Daisy Chain Designs Jewelry. I love it. I will take a pic of me wearing it and post for you all to see. Thanks Jo you have done a stirling (ha ha) job.

I have to go to bed now as I will need to catch up on some knitting (yeah) and paper work (boo) tomorrow.

Night.

My first attempt at Felting

OK - so here it is - my first attempt at felting. It is a very interesting craft as you don't actually know what the finished item is going to look like.

I have learnt that I should pull into shape for drying - I just laid the bag flat and it dried a bit like an envelope.

I also learnt that just because you can knit it doesn't make you arty. The flower needs more artistic flair than I have at the moment but I can always work on it.

Post any comments good or bad, you all know that I am thick skinned.

When Knitting becomes an obsession

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Stitch and Bitch 28.7.09

I thought I would post a quick update about last nights Stitch and Bitch - We had two new Members, Mel and Debs which was great, Jen (DQKnits) also came down. We haven't seen her for a while so that was nice.

Unfortunately Aussie Anne and Kerry couldn't make it as they have been attacked by the Oink Oink Flu. Scottie Anne was also unwell and was missed.

Candice and Jo were settling in the horses as they have now moved into Candice's new stables and are happy little Gee Gees.

Lyndsey has almost (ALMOST!!) finished her project and is desperate to get onto the Tea Cosie - Poor Margaret (Lindsey's Nan) is getting the job of sewing up the project. Its OK though as Lyndsey has an excuse - all rhyme and reason has left her being as she has found a new bloke. She is even considering making him a scarf......... Must be love!

I am pictured above sporting my latest creation. It is from the Gedifra Highlights 092 book and made from Gedifra Yarn Antiga which is 34% Acrylic, 30% Polyamide, 18% Mohair and 18% Wool. The garment knitted up in about 4 hours. I like the shoulders as they look as though they have shoulder pads in and the don't, I have got big shoulders but it wasn't all me either - it was where the sleeves joined it gave a great effect. Must admit though this is a winter garment and even though it was chilly last night I was far too hot. Check out the Rosy cheeks. Will put it away now till October. Sometimes I just cant wait to show things off when they are done. What a poser!!

Went to see "The Proposal" - chick flick with Sandra Bullock on Monday night - recommended for a night out with the girls. Looking forward to Coco before Channel next.

Will post a pic of my completed felted bag tomorrow - I am currently working on the Netherley Satchel from the new Rowan 46 Magazine. Although I am making it in Freedom Wool (100& chunky wool about a third of the price of Rowan Cocoon) - If the prototype works well I will invest in the Cocoon version.

Have a great week.