Bad Blogger

It has almost been 6 months since I have posted on Blogger, well here is an update -
This is my PIF gift from Gilraen's Knits (Margaret). She used Posh Yarn 'Emily' in pomegranite colour which is a combination of Lambswool/Angora and Cashmere to make this pair of 'Monkeys'. Also included in the parcel was a stitch marker with 2 animals on and Fair Trade Chocolate. Thankyou Margaret, the socks fit perfectly! A really special PIF parcel.



This is the 'Landscape Scarf' from FibreTrends knit in Shantung Sunbeam yarn (65%silk 35%wool?). The pattern was given to me in the last Knitter's Tea Swap, I have just started on the huge shawl! (Yes, there is part of a cat in the picture.)



This scarf is going to be a present, it is a Fishtail Lace pattern, using SWT Karaoke yarn, 3 balls of it.


This was the PIF gift for Ron Miskin from Buffalo Gold who very generously gave me the Buffalo fibre. I posted the other two gifts a while ago but have not heard from either recipient, please let me know if the gifts have reached you.



Some spinning - the first picture is the fiber from the first KTS I joined in with, the second pic is the rest of the fleece a friend gave me.


This next piccie is the fibre from the most recent KTS as one ply and the other ply is a wool/silk/cashmere combination. The last single ball is entirely of wool/silk/cashmere combination.


I downloaded these pictures onto Photobucket and perhaps forgot to save the changes, hence the reason why they are not all upright.

Sirdar Shrug

This is the finished Sirdar Shrug using Blur yarn in 'Indigo' shade, it took just over 3.5 balls of yarn, very soft and warm! I have chosen to donate it to Claudia who is doing a cycle ride for the National MS Society. Go and take a look at her blog, donate some money if you wish and look at all the generous wonderful prizes people have pledged to help raise funds for the National MS Society.

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This is my finally finished Baltic Sea Stole the pattern is from Fibre Trends and I bought the pattern from Get Knitted. I used Rare Comfort Jo Sharp Kid Mohair, also available from Get Knitted in the colourway 'Cello'. I bought 10 balls and used 9.5, as I slightly increased the length of the stole to use as much yarn as possible. This has taken me months of occasionally knitting a few rows, but being my first lace project I really like the result. The pattern was very repetitive but I now realise this is what lace is about. Some of the lace patterns are so pretty I will be venturing into more challenging patterns, which one to choose though, there are loads of shawl patterns I love, any suggestions as to what to do next?

The Sirdar Shrug is next on the needles, pictures to follow

Sirdar Blur Shrug

My next project is a Sirdar Blur Shrug, I will be using Sirdar Blur yarn in the 'Indigo' colour (708). I got the yarn from The Black Sheep Ltd. I am now about 90% complete on the Baltic Stole and looking forward to my next project!

Work In Progress Update

42 Wedding Invites embroidered ready for my sister's wedding later this year - now completed!

This is my current weaving project - 8

20" cushion covers from a 50/50 silk wool yarn, I have completed 1.5 cushions so far

Here is my Baltic Sea Stole in progress - about 70% complete, this is not at all like the right colour, but you can see the pattern. I have enjoyed this as it is my first lace project!

Irish Hiking Scarf & Wrist Wamers Done!

Here are 2 photos of the articles, which after many months I have finally finished!


This is my first cable project, which was easy to do. I did a couple of repeats every few days as I get bored quickly and now the scarf is about 55" long. All ready for winter!

More Finished Objects

Pictures of my Dad's birthday socks -



Pictures of my hand woven, part hand dyed tea-towels, the close up is of the reverse of the towels. I hand dyed some Cottolin gold and wine and the neutral is the colour I bought it.



Now I am thinking about starting a couple of projects as I only have the Irish Hiking ones left.

Craft Update

I decided to update this blog when I had done afew things...........


Here are 2 pictures of the hand spun yarn blanket I finished knitting a couple of weeks back. I got the wool from ebay ages ago, but couldn't think of a suitable use for it until now! This close up shows all the different fibres, it is really heavy and warm, perfect for the coming winter evenings!


I also have completed one of the socks I have been knitting for my Dad's 60th Birthday later this month, I have been using Lorna's Laces yarn in the Black Pearl colourway. I have modified Wendy's generic top up sock pattern, and used this, unfortunately the colours have pooled but I'm sure he will like them anyway.

My church are having a craft fair so I thought I would make some stitch markers for them to sell, they are complete except for the split rings which I need to buy

I am now trying to finish my Dad's socks and the Irish Hiking Scarf and Hat before starting any new projects.

Irish Hiking Scarf KAL

So far I have managed to complete the wrist warmers and a bit of the scarf, I love cabling, this is my 1st attempt, it looks pretty and the project is growing quite quickly!


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Irish Hiking Scarf Knitalong

I have just started my scarf when I saw the wrist warmers so I will do both, using Rowan Cork Yarn 031 Vapor. Will post a picture when significant progress has been made!