Not sure if the pointed edge should be worn at the top or bottom. I think it's better at the bottom - like the trim of a dress or skirt. The BF reckons it should be at the top.
Sunday, 17 January 2010
It's a Wrap
Here's that DB Pointed Edge Wrap I mentioned.
Not sure if the pointed edge should be worn at the top or bottom. I think it's better at the bottom - like the trim of a dress or skirt. The BF reckons it should be at the top.
Not sure if the pointed edge should be worn at the top or bottom. I think it's better at the bottom - like the trim of a dress or skirt. The BF reckons it should be at the top.
Saturday, 16 January 2010
Broken Resolution
So, here's the sock yarn responsible for breaking my no yarn buying resolution. At less than a tenner, it is so worth it.
Regia 4ply: Jacquard Colour; Brasil; Bamboo Colour; Line Step Colour
Resolutions? Suggestions.
Regia 4ply: Jacquard Colour; Brasil; Bamboo Colour; Line Step Colour
Resolutions? Suggestions.
Thursday, 14 January 2010
Retraction
On the 14th January in "The Arden Arms" (Stockport), I made a false statement that alleged the BF had been browsing Ravelry.
In my account, I stated that the BF had found this rather brilliant pattern (Some Assembly Required by Amber Allison, available at www.ravelry.com) whilst surfing Ravelry. He had then asked to use my account, rather than set up his own, paid for the pattern and downloaded it.
The BF has protested that this is not a true and accurate representation of what actually happened.
What actually happened was as follows:
He had found a link to the pattern whilst browsing his usual websites (you know, games, gadgets and all round general manly sites). He then asked to use my account, rather than set up his own, paid for the pattern, downloaded it and saved it to my desktop so that I couldn't fail to see it and would therefore knit it for him.
So, now you know.
In my account, I stated that the BF had found this rather brilliant pattern (Some Assembly Required by Amber Allison, available at www.ravelry.com) whilst surfing Ravelry. He had then asked to use my account, rather than set up his own, paid for the pattern and downloaded it.
The BF has protested that this is not a true and accurate representation of what actually happened.
What actually happened was as follows:
He had found a link to the pattern whilst browsing his usual websites (you know, games, gadgets and all round general manly sites). He then asked to use my account, rather than set up his own, paid for the pattern, downloaded it and saved it to my desktop so that I couldn't fail to see it and would therefore knit it for him.
So, now you know.
Wednesday, 13 January 2010
New Year, New Knits
Finally, here are some pictures of the things I am knitting at the moment.
This is the "Point Edge Wrap" (DB Cathay) that is actually knitted in "Muskat" (DK Egyptian Cotton) which I bought at Ally Pally in 2008. It's a fantastically easy knit: garter stitch with a very simple lace edge. It was fun and transported well (as I took it with me on the Great Northern Christmas Cross Country Dash AKA visiting all the relatives).
It's currently blocking so I'll post a photo of the full item once it's dry.
Can you guess what it is yet?
Yes, it is indeed sock yarn ("Regia - Silk" 4ply) and it's another stash buster. I'm knitting a jumper (a jumper! in 4ply!) which is a pattern from the lovely 'Web of Wool' people. The front and back are knitted in two pieces and stitched up the middle so the self-patterning effects aren't lost. Surprisingly (a jumper in 4ply!) it's knitting up really fast. The back is upstairs blocking, as I type and here is the front. One of the sleeves is on the needles.
And, I've already broken a resolution - the none shopping one, naturally.
How could I resist? It was £4.19 on Ebay! I also picked up a bargain of sock yarn at "Kemps" online shop. Enough "Regia " for four pairs of socks, for under a tenner.
This is the "Point Edge Wrap" (DB Cathay) that is actually knitted in "Muskat" (DK Egyptian Cotton) which I bought at Ally Pally in 2008. It's a fantastically easy knit: garter stitch with a very simple lace edge. It was fun and transported well (as I took it with me on the Great Northern Christmas Cross Country Dash AKA visiting all the relatives).
It's currently blocking so I'll post a photo of the full item once it's dry.
Can you guess what it is yet?
Yes, it is indeed sock yarn ("Regia - Silk" 4ply) and it's another stash buster. I'm knitting a jumper (a jumper! in 4ply!) which is a pattern from the lovely 'Web of Wool' people. The front and back are knitted in two pieces and stitched up the middle so the self-patterning effects aren't lost. Surprisingly (a jumper in 4ply!) it's knitting up really fast. The back is upstairs blocking, as I type and here is the front. One of the sleeves is on the needles.
And, I've already broken a resolution - the none shopping one, naturally.
How could I resist? It was £4.19 on Ebay! I also picked up a bargain of sock yarn at "Kemps" online shop. Enough "Regia " for four pairs of socks, for under a tenner.
Friday, 8 January 2010
Regretsy
Many people and friends have Etsy shops where they sell the beautiful things they make. However, there is a dark side to Etsy... Regretsy... I stumbled across this site months ago and have been meaning to talk about it here. As ever, I finally manage to, just as the site owner is becoming popular - we're talking book deal popular - and everyone has already seen her work of art.
Bugger.
The true horror of it all can be found here: http://www.regretsy.com/
I don't know what I love more - the awfulness of some of the creations, the posts by their creators or Regretsy's comments.
Obviously, this site could offend the crafters who have worked so hard on their products. However, the main complaint was that Regretsy did not link back to their site in case viewers wanted to buy.
As a taster of some of what's on offer...
Apparently, these are intended for adult women.
Oh My God! You've got a dead dove coming out of your head!
Words have failed me. It's a ...Unicorn...Pig...Hat... for the inner child within us all. My inner child has run away screaming and will be in counselling for the rest of her life.
Bugger.
The true horror of it all can be found here: http://www.regretsy.com/
I don't know what I love more - the awfulness of some of the creations, the posts by their creators or Regretsy's comments.
Obviously, this site could offend the crafters who have worked so hard on their products. However, the main complaint was that Regretsy did not link back to their site in case viewers wanted to buy.
As a taster of some of what's on offer...
Apparently, these are intended for adult women.
Oh My God! You've got a dead dove coming out of your head!
Words have failed me. It's a ...Unicorn...Pig...Hat... for the inner child within us all. My inner child has run away screaming and will be in counselling for the rest of her life.
Monday, 4 January 2010
Happy New Year!!
Happy New Year to everyone! Hope you all had a great Christmas and New Year.
So, have I made any resolutions? Not really. I've got a few to carry over from last year but this year I intend to enjoy my knitting rather than turn it into a chore. So, I won't be making any more jumpers for the BF (he loves his latest but is well jumpered out); or cardigans for my Granda (he has three and absolutely loves the latest even though I thought it was a monstrosity); or anything other than accessories for Niece No 1 (at 7 she has reached her knitted goodness limit).
So, in 2009 I mostly knitted and sewed:
Stash Busted 2009 (from 'old' stock)
Happy New Year!
So, have I made any resolutions? Not really. I've got a few to carry over from last year but this year I intend to enjoy my knitting rather than turn it into a chore. So, I won't be making any more jumpers for the BF (he loves his latest but is well jumpered out); or cardigans for my Granda (he has three and absolutely loves the latest even though I thought it was a monstrosity); or anything other than accessories for Niece No 1 (at 7 she has reached her knitted goodness limit).
So, in 2009 I mostly knitted and sewed:
Stash Busted 2009 (from 'old' stock)
- Elephant curtains for the spare room
- Nefertiti cushion for my Mam
- Tutenkhamun cushion for my Mam
Happy New Year!
Sunday, 20 December 2009
'Twas the Night Before Christmas...
...Well, it isn't, obviously, but for a change, I'm not frantically knitting the night before Christmas. (This is largely because I have written off the knitted teddy bear until next year).
The computer keyboard has been fairly neglected over the last few months, largely because of all the knitting; and because I started a new job in August which has been extremely busy; and because I've been running an online course (tutoring and marking); and because this year has been one of those years for anniversaries, milestone birthdays, housewarming parties and just general chaos. It has been great.
So, what have I finished? (You might want to go and make a cup of tea while this page loads).
Another "Retro" ("Sublime") jumper in 'Jaeger Extra Fine Merino' for the BF.
Socks for almost everyone on the planet (ok, ok, I know I'm exaggerating) in a variety of yarns - 'Rico', 'On-Line' and 'Opal'.
"Buster" and "Hans" ("Rowan Babies") in 'Sirdar - Soya' for Niece No 2.
"Buster" and "Bo" ("Rowan Babies") in 'Sirdar - Soya' for Nephew.
Erm... socks? mittens? a jumper? for my Step-Dad.
"Vintage Swing Coat" ("Sublime") in 'Sublime Cashmerino Silk DK' for Niece No 1.
Oh dear - it's another "Retropolitan" ("Son of Stitch and Bitch") in I'm not sure what yarn, for my Granda. But, I think I'm guilty of a Christmas jumper. I'm so sorry.
In my defence, I would like to point out that I am slightly colourblind (weird shades of green and blue) so what I thought was going to be a red and blue jumper has become a very festive green and red. (I've also got him a bottle of whisky to numb the shock).
The computer keyboard has been fairly neglected over the last few months, largely because of all the knitting; and because I started a new job in August which has been extremely busy; and because I've been running an online course (tutoring and marking); and because this year has been one of those years for anniversaries, milestone birthdays, housewarming parties and just general chaos. It has been great.
So, what have I finished? (You might want to go and make a cup of tea while this page loads).
Another "Retro" ("Sublime") jumper in 'Jaeger Extra Fine Merino' for the BF.
Socks for almost everyone on the planet (ok, ok, I know I'm exaggerating) in a variety of yarns - 'Rico', 'On-Line' and 'Opal'.
"Buster" and "Hans" ("Rowan Babies") in 'Sirdar - Soya' for Niece No 2.
"Buster" and "Bo" ("Rowan Babies") in 'Sirdar - Soya' for Nephew.
Erm... socks? mittens? a jumper? for my Step-Dad.
"Vintage Swing Coat" ("Sublime") in 'Sublime Cashmerino Silk DK' for Niece No 1.
Oh dear - it's another "Retropolitan" ("Son of Stitch and Bitch") in I'm not sure what yarn, for my Granda. But, I think I'm guilty of a Christmas jumper. I'm so sorry.
In my defence, I would like to point out that I am slightly colourblind (weird shades of green and blue) so what I thought was going to be a red and blue jumper has become a very festive green and red. (I've also got him a bottle of whisky to numb the shock).
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