Showing posts with label knitting. Show all posts
Showing posts with label knitting. Show all posts
November 17, 2013
BRAAAAAINSSSSS
I really haven't had a lot of time to sew lately, with the exception of school stuff, but I do knit when I get the odd chance. One of the things I've recently finished is this awesome Zombie Cowl.
Remember a while back when I spun up the fluffy, fluffy brains yarn? Well, it finally jumped onto my needles and ended up as a crazy awesome scarf.
As much as I am in love with this one of a kind creation, I've decided that it's going into my shop. I have lots of scarves as it is, and I figure someone out there will love it way more than I ever will. Perhaps they would appreciate is as a Giftmas present?
I think it's perfect for all the zombie lovers out there!
August 7, 2013
WIP Wednesday: August 7, 2013
Lots of changes are coming up soon, one of which involves moving, so I decided it's time to clean up the WIP pile. It seems I have a whole bunch of baby items on the needles, and they knit up quick so I want them done and sent off to their respective new homes.
First thing I picked out to finish is this Cutethulu:
All he needed was his body finished and stuffed, and wings added. It was a super quick job so not only am I showing off this cute and nerdy WIP, but it also became an FO:
He will be sent off to his new home this week! And I'll continue rummaging through the WIP pile to see what else I can bang out.
First thing I picked out to finish is this Cutethulu:
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| Squee!!! |
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December 12, 2012
WIP Wednesday - December 12, 2012
Holy shit that was a LOT of custom knits! But, I'm finally done! And since Mr. Social and I are currently rearranging everything in our home, I can't sew. Which means my Thurlows remain unfinished *grumble grumble*
But you know what I can do when I have a few spare minutes? I can knit! And since I've been unselfishly knitting for weeks, it's time to knit something for me!
Can you guess what that is? No, it's not a Jayne hat.
Gorramit, this is the happiest sweater I have ever knit!
Why is this the happiest sweater I ever knit? Well, that's simple. It's the brightest sweater I ever knit. You see, I tend to wear a lot of black. And more black. And sometimes even grey. In an attempt to change up my wardrobe and throw myself way out of my comfort zone, I took a bunch of leftover yarn that was supposed to be for Jayne hats and decided to use it for a sweater.
The body of this sweater went so fast. Like, I cranked it out in about 3 days fast. Sometimes I forget how fast things knit up in a bulky yarn go. I'm running dangerously low on the yellow yarn though, so I may need to get just a wee bit more to finish off the sleeves. I can't wait for this to be finished!
But you know what I can do when I have a few spare minutes? I can knit! And since I've been unselfishly knitting for weeks, it's time to knit something for me!
Can you guess what that is? No, it's not a Jayne hat.
Gorramit, this is the happiest sweater I have ever knit!
Why is this the happiest sweater I ever knit? Well, that's simple. It's the brightest sweater I ever knit. You see, I tend to wear a lot of black. And more black. And sometimes even grey. In an attempt to change up my wardrobe and throw myself way out of my comfort zone, I took a bunch of leftover yarn that was supposed to be for Jayne hats and decided to use it for a sweater.
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| Wow, my mirror is dirty |
The pattern is a variation of Buttony Sweater by Katie Marcus. I've had my eye on this sweater for a while now but socks and hats always seemed to get in the way. But I decided I didn't ant a cardi, so instead I've turned it into a henley. I love that the button band is off to the side instead of down the centre. Makes it moer interesting, n'est-ce pas?
The body of this sweater went so fast. Like, I cranked it out in about 3 days fast. Sometimes I forget how fast things knit up in a bulky yarn go. I'm running dangerously low on the yellow yarn though, so I may need to get just a wee bit more to finish off the sleeves. I can't wait for this to be finished!
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November 23, 2012
FO Friday - November 23, 2012
Wow, it's been a while since I've posted for FO Friday! But luckily I've been knitting like mad and have some stuff to show off! (No finished sewing sadly, no time for that until I finish up about 6 more hats...)
Anyhoo, I've recently whipped up a couple "boho" chunky cowl things. And in doing so, I used some of my very own handspun yarn :)
The first one is charcoal grey with some red/black dreamy soft merino I spun up. This thing is HUGE! In the pic it's actually folded over in half. Seriously ginormous. And warm! And snuggly.
The second is burgundy with some super fun yellow/red/black corespun yarn of my creation. This was actually my first ever corespun yarn. Again, this scarf is super snuggly, and this one, while not as wide as the first, is super long so it can be wrapped for additional warmth (it's wrapped twice in the picture)
Sadly, I won't be keeping either of these cowls as I've decided to put them both up in my shop. But the great news for you is, if you really dig these one of a kind cowls, they can be yours!
Have a great weekend lovelies!
Anyhoo, I've recently whipped up a couple "boho" chunky cowl things. And in doing so, I used some of my very own handspun yarn :)
The first one is charcoal grey with some red/black dreamy soft merino I spun up. This thing is HUGE! In the pic it's actually folded over in half. Seriously ginormous. And warm! And snuggly.
Sadly, I won't be keeping either of these cowls as I've decided to put them both up in my shop. But the great news for you is, if you really dig these one of a kind cowls, they can be yours!
Have a great weekend lovelies!
November 2, 2012
FO Friday - November 2, 2012
With all the excitement of Hallowe'en behind us, it's time to look ahead to Giftmas. I'll admit, I'm woefully behind on my Giftmas gift knitting, but at least I've got a bit of a start on Giftmas decoration knitting.
As you well know, I love knitting mini things. This includes mini-socks.
These are just so perfect for decorating your holiday tree/garland/wreath with, and are a seriously super fast, instant gratification project, not to mention the wonders it does to decrease your stash of sock yarn leftovers!
As you well know, I love knitting mini things. This includes mini-socks.
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| Slytherin minis |
These are just so perfect for decorating your holiday tree/garland/wreath with, and are a seriously super fast, instant gratification project, not to mention the wonders it does to decrease your stash of sock yarn leftovers!
November 1, 2012
From one holiday to another
Hallowe'en has come and gone, and I'm a little bummed. Why, you ask? Well, Hallowe'en is my favourite holiday of the year. It's made of awesome. Costumes? Check. Candy? Check. Reason for a party? Check. Adult beverage of your choice? Check. Check. Check. But this year I had to be sick and miss the whole thing. I was too sick to make my costume (sadface) and too sick to go anywhere to see other people's costumes (double sadface).
Since I don't want to leave you all without something costume-y made by me, here's one of my faves from a few years back:
Now that Hallowe'en is over, it's time to look ahead to the next big holiday. No, Americans, not Thanksgiving, the real one already happened :P. I'm talking about Festivus.
It has become tradition that every year Mr. Social and I host a Festivus party where we invite our nearest and dearest over for food, drink, appropriate holiday inspired horror movies, and to keep things festive, Ugly Sweaters1.
Being who I am, and putting near impossible deadlines on things, I like to kit my own ugly sweaters. This was the one from 2 years ago:
This year I'd like to knit myself a new one. I've found a bunch of patterns that I'm not sure I can bring myself to knit:
And a personal favourite:
As for what I'm actually considering, I've narrowed it down to two patterns:
The aptly named Jumper with raglan sleeves and reindeer pattern on yoke by DROPS design, or the less ugly and more charming Majestic Moose by Andi Satterlund. I feel like the reindeer yoke one is more appropriate for the ugly sweater party, however I'd probably get a lot more use out of the majestic moose one on account of it being kind of cute.
What do you think? Which should I make?
1 White people like Ugly Sweater parties dontchaknow
Since I don't want to leave you all without something costume-y made by me, here's one of my faves from a few years back:
Now that Hallowe'en is over, it's time to look ahead to the next big holiday. No, Americans, not Thanksgiving, the real one already happened :P. I'm talking about Festivus.
It has become tradition that every year Mr. Social and I host a Festivus party where we invite our nearest and dearest over for food, drink, appropriate holiday inspired horror movies, and to keep things festive, Ugly Sweaters1.
Being who I am, and putting near impossible deadlines on things, I like to kit my own ugly sweaters. This was the one from 2 years ago:
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| Less "ugly" and more "festively inappropriate" |
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| Christmas Cardigan Sweater or Vest by Susan Chastain |
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| Christmas Pullover also by Susan Chastain (she sure loves Christmas) |
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| 12 Days of Christmas (S. W. A. K.) by Keely Stuever |
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What do you think? Which should I make?
1 White people like Ugly Sweater parties dontchaknow
October 24, 2012
WIP Wednesday - October 24, 2012
Try to deny it all you want, but WINTER IS COMING.
Thankfully, there's no snow in Toronto yet (it's not even Hallowe'en!). However, all week the temps have been going up and down, and it's generally pretty damn cold when I leave my office at the end of the day. Not cold enough for a winter coat just yet, but my hands have been freezing. Of course, this means it's time for some new mitts!
This is the first of two pairs I have planned. These will be fingerless mitts but super long, so if I get around to making a cape my arms will be covered. The next pair will be full on mittens (possibly flip top, I haven't decided yet) for the winter. I'm using yet another gorgeous yarn from my stash of Nerd Girl Yarns, this time it's the True Blood colourway on her gorgeous Heart You base. Dreamily soft merino! Mmmmmmm.
Do you have any projects planned for the colder temps?
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| The view from my friend D's place in Calgary (yesterday) |
This is the first of two pairs I have planned. These will be fingerless mitts but super long, so if I get around to making a cape my arms will be covered. The next pair will be full on mittens (possibly flip top, I haven't decided yet) for the winter. I'm using yet another gorgeous yarn from my stash of Nerd Girl Yarns, this time it's the True Blood colourway on her gorgeous Heart You base. Dreamily soft merino! Mmmmmmm.
Do you have any projects planned for the colder temps?
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October 17, 2012
WIP Wednesday - October 17, 2012
This week I'm working on another Wooly Wormhead pattern, this time it's Everglade. I've actually knit this pattern before, and was really pleased with the results.
I had tweaked the original so it would be super slouchy but i turns out that yellow is just not my colour. (I don't know what I was thinking). So, I'm making another one, but I'm unsure yet again of my colour choice...
I almost never wear green.... and I'm also wondering if the green is just too obvious with the leaf pattern.
Thoughts?
I had tweaked the original so it would be super slouchy but i turns out that yellow is just not my colour. (I don't know what I was thinking). So, I'm making another one, but I'm unsure yet again of my colour choice...
I almost never wear green.... and I'm also wondering if the green is just too obvious with the leaf pattern.
Thoughts?
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October 10, 2012
WIP Wednesday - October 10, 2012
This week, I'm working on a hat by one of my favourite hat designers ever, Woolly Wormhead. I've been in love with her designs since I learned how to knit and have knit many over the past few years.
But Woolly is in a bit of a pickle. The artist commune where she lives part of the year is under threat, so to help raise money for lawyer fees and other administrative fees, she is donating all the proceeds from the digital sales of these three patterns to the communal pot. The patterns are Tangled River1, Lenina2, and Retro Beanie3.
I myself purchased Tangled River and Lenina, and am thinking about getting Retro Beanie as well, I just haven't decided on that one yet. While I think it over, I'm working on Tangled River.
I'm knitting it with some Light Brown Hare March Hare in the colourway Poison Apple #1 that I've had in my stash so long that I can't remember what project I had in mind when I bought it. I love how deep and rich the red is.
Happy Wednesday, darlings!
1 find it on Ravelry here
2 find it on Ravelry here
3 find it on ravelry here
But Woolly is in a bit of a pickle. The artist commune where she lives part of the year is under threat, so to help raise money for lawyer fees and other administrative fees, she is donating all the proceeds from the digital sales of these three patterns to the communal pot. The patterns are Tangled River1, Lenina2, and Retro Beanie3.
I myself purchased Tangled River and Lenina, and am thinking about getting Retro Beanie as well, I just haven't decided on that one yet. While I think it over, I'm working on Tangled River.
I'm knitting it with some Light Brown Hare March Hare in the colourway Poison Apple #1 that I've had in my stash so long that I can't remember what project I had in mind when I bought it. I love how deep and rich the red is.
Happy Wednesday, darlings!
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1 find it on Ravelry here
2 find it on Ravelry here
3 find it on ravelry here
October 5, 2012
FO Friday - October 5, 2012
Selfish knitting! I feel like my knitting has been all about other people lately. (probably because it has been)
But yay! Something for me! And I lurves it so much!!!
I've finished my yummy and sparkly Sexy Doctor Who scarf! The sparkle was pretty impossible to capture in the pics, but I assure you it's there.
Also? I should really use my actual camera and not the one on my phone to take FO pics. They'd turn out much better I think.
But, YAY! My fall/winter/until I get bored with it scarf is done!
But yay! Something for me! And I lurves it so much!!!
I've finished my yummy and sparkly Sexy Doctor Who scarf! The sparkle was pretty impossible to capture in the pics, but I assure you it's there.
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| You can kinda see the glint of glitter here |
Also? I should really use my actual camera and not the one on my phone to take FO pics. They'd turn out much better I think.
But, YAY! My fall/winter/until I get bored with it scarf is done!
October 3, 2012
WIP Wednesday - October 3, 2012
Airplane knitting! And of course, a simple and familiar pattern so I don't have to fumble through my carry-on for pattern pages.
I really love these colours and am considering keeping it for my very own...maybe.
I really love these colours and am considering keeping it for my very own...maybe.
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September 28, 2012
FO Friday - September 28, 2012
Today, I'm super excited! Why, you ask? Well, this very evening I will be winging my way to Portugal for the first time ever!!! Jealous?
Of course you are.
I actually feel like I've been on vacation all week, despite having to work, because I pretty much haven't been home except to sleep since last Friday. No joke. Between celebratory nights out and a concert this week has been jam packed. So I'm crazy tired, which could work well in my favour, as normally I can't sleep on airplanes, so I'm hoping I can catch a few zzzz's while on the red-eye.
Today's FO was actually finished back on September 11, but had a big lazy when it came taking pics of it. This tends to be the trend for my projects lately it seems. At least this one was worth the wait. I've whipped up another triangle scarf, this time using a lovely yarn from Yarn Lust. Sadly for me, it seems she's been taking a break from dyeing, as I'd love to get more of her scrumptious yarn for my stash. I only have 2 skeins left from her. Sad face.
Not so sad is how pretty this scarf turned out!
I just love how the linen stitch breaks up the colour pooling.
And check out that stellar picot edging. Love, love, love it!
The only negative thing I have to say about this scarf is the name of the colourway of the yarn. It's called Twilight. I prefer to think it's so named for the colour of the sky at twilight, rather than for the books/movies about those sparkly vampires. Ahem...VAMPIRES DON'T SPARKLE.
Anyway, I'm excited to see who this scarf ends up with, as I didn't knit it with me in mind. I just knit it to knit it.
Happy Friday, darlings!
Of course you are.
I actually feel like I've been on vacation all week, despite having to work, because I pretty much haven't been home except to sleep since last Friday. No joke. Between celebratory nights out and a concert this week has been jam packed. So I'm crazy tired, which could work well in my favour, as normally I can't sleep on airplanes, so I'm hoping I can catch a few zzzz's while on the red-eye.
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| Totally worth it |
Not so sad is how pretty this scarf turned out!
I just love how the linen stitch breaks up the colour pooling.
And check out that stellar picot edging. Love, love, love it!
The only negative thing I have to say about this scarf is the name of the colourway of the yarn. It's called Twilight. I prefer to think it's so named for the colour of the sky at twilight, rather than for the books/movies about those sparkly vampires. Ahem...VAMPIRES DON'T SPARKLE.
Anyway, I'm excited to see who this scarf ends up with, as I didn't knit it with me in mind. I just knit it to knit it.
September 19, 2012
WIP Wednesday: September 19, 2012
I seem to have more WIPs than finished stuff these days.... mainly because I get too lazy to weave in ends or block stuff. But this week I'm hoping to remedy that and I'll possibly have something to show off for FO Friday :)
Lately, I've been doing a lot of catch-up for Made to Order items for the shop, but I've been scratching out some time to work on some clothing for the trip to Portugal (which I'll probably have to get FO pics of while I'm there). I've also made some time to work on a scarf for myself, to replace the scarf that I lost last year.
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| Seriously, perfect colour combo and CASHMERE |
This scarf is where the Baana love came from, so naturally, the replacement will be the same pattern. It's a shame though, the yarn was one of a kind, so I won't get to have anything close to the original ever again... Sadsies
Anyhoo, I've picked out some faboosh sparkly yarn for the replacement, the colourway is Sexy (inspired by Doctor Who!) and from the same indie-dyer as the yarn for the original scarf, Nerd Girl Yarns.
I've actually been sitting on this yarn for quite some time, waiting for it to tell me what it wants to be, so I can't wait to be finished! I hope it'll be ready in time to be worn on colder evenings while we're away (even though I'm being told there probably won't be cold enough evenings,
Happy Wednesday!
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September 12, 2012
WIP Wednesday: September 12, 2012
Can anyone guess what I'm working on? I may or may not have knit several of these already...
What can I say? I love this pattern!
And another teaser pic! I'm also not going to say what this is just yet ;)
Happy Hump Day!
And another teaser pic! I'm also not going to say what this is just yet ;)
Happy Hump Day!
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September 7, 2012
FO Friday - September 7, 2012
Wow! Things have been crazy busy lately! I've been madly knitting to fill shop orders, and as a result, the sewing I need to do for my upcoming trip to Portugal has fallen by the wayside.
So, what have I been working on? Well, in the past few weeks I've whipped up 9, that's right, 9 hats for the shop!
A bunch of Scott Pilgrim hats, a wonderfully geeky (and warm) Jayne hat, and a slew of Fornicating Reindeer hats. Who knew that horny reindeer would be so popular??
I've also recently finished a pair of socks and a couple sweaters for teacup humans, but they still need to have some finishing touches done before pics can be taken of them.
I'm hoping to get in some quality time with my sewing machine tonight, and maybe get at least 1 dress finished (I have 2 currently cut out and waiting for attention). I'm also hoping to have time soon to get some pictures of the stuff I have finished over the summer. I seem to be really bad at getting the photographic proof taken care of.... .:slacker:. Perhaps I'll wear an Andi original to Riot Fest this weekend and get that taken care of.
Have a great weekend, dolls!
So, what have I been working on? Well, in the past few weeks I've whipped up 9, that's right, 9 hats for the shop!
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| Check out AndiSocial's Twist to see everything that's available! |
I've also recently finished a pair of socks and a couple sweaters for teacup humans, but they still need to have some finishing touches done before pics can be taken of them.
I'm hoping to get in some quality time with my sewing machine tonight, and maybe get at least 1 dress finished (I have 2 currently cut out and waiting for attention). I'm also hoping to have time soon to get some pictures of the stuff I have finished over the summer. I seem to be really bad at getting the photographic proof taken care of.... .:slacker:. Perhaps I'll wear an Andi original to Riot Fest this weekend and get that taken care of.
Have a great weekend, dolls!
August 8, 2012
WIP Wednesday: August 8, 2012
I recently found out that an old friend and his wife have a teacup human on the way! You know that that means? I finally have someone to knit tiny little things for!
So, of course, I have started to knit a baby sweater. As I don't know the sex of the child, I tried to pick a "gender-neutral" yarn. Now that I've taken a picture of it, I'm not so sure how "gender-neutral" it is...
I think it may be just a bit too blue. There's white and purple in there too, but I think the turquoise/blue may overpower. We shall see once I get more of the body done. In the meantime, I think I have a few more skeins of yarn that would be considered "gender-neutral" that I can use to make even more tiny items.
AND I have found the perfect card for baby shower gifts! (I actually found it ages ago, but have been patiently waiting for the perfect time to use it)
Happy Humpday Everybody!
So, of course, I have started to knit a baby sweater. As I don't know the sex of the child, I tried to pick a "gender-neutral" yarn. Now that I've taken a picture of it, I'm not so sure how "gender-neutral" it is...
I think it may be just a bit too blue. There's white and purple in there too, but I think the turquoise/blue may overpower. We shall see once I get more of the body done. In the meantime, I think I have a few more skeins of yarn that would be considered "gender-neutral" that I can use to make even more tiny items.
AND I have found the perfect card for baby shower gifts! (I actually found it ages ago, but have been patiently waiting for the perfect time to use it)
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| You can buy this card on Etsy here |
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August 1, 2012
WIP Wednesday: August 1, 2012
It's Wednesday! You know that that means....it's time to show off what's in progress!
This week, I'm working on a supercoil yarn, as well as a super secret test knit. Since it's secret, I can't show off a close-up of it, but it did find it's way into this picture:
Can you tell what it is? No? Good. It will be shown off at the appropriate time.
You may be asking yourself why I'm plying the supercoil yarn on a drop spindle while my spinning wheel is sitting right there, all lonely and unused. Well, the answer is simple, the orifice on my wheel is too small for the bulkier parts of this yarn, so I'm plying it up the old fashioned way (read: the way that takes way too long).
What's on the sewing table? Well, I'm working on another dress. I have no real progress pics to post, as for now I only have it cut out, but here's a sneak peak:
I picked up this fabric a while back for a different project, but because I left it for so long, I forgot what I had originally intended it to become. So now it'll be a dress (not exactly as pictured on the pattern, I'm going to make a few changes). This is what I'm working on while I figure out what to make with the possibly granny fabric.
Happy Wednesday everyone!
This week, I'm working on a supercoil yarn, as well as a super secret test knit. Since it's secret, I can't show off a close-up of it, but it did find it's way into this picture:
Can you tell what it is? No? Good. It will be shown off at the appropriate time.
You may be asking yourself why I'm plying the supercoil yarn on a drop spindle while my spinning wheel is sitting right there, all lonely and unused. Well, the answer is simple, the orifice on my wheel is too small for the bulkier parts of this yarn, so I'm plying it up the old fashioned way (read: the way that takes way too long).
What's on the sewing table? Well, I'm working on another dress. I have no real progress pics to post, as for now I only have it cut out, but here's a sneak peak:
I picked up this fabric a while back for a different project, but because I left it for so long, I forgot what I had originally intended it to become. So now it'll be a dress (not exactly as pictured on the pattern, I'm going to make a few changes). This is what I'm working on while I figure out what to make with the possibly granny fabric.
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Happy Wednesday everyone!
July 18, 2012
WIP Wednesday: July 18, 2012
Wow! I haven't done one of these in a while! Let's just dive straight in, shall we?
My current at work project (for knitting on my lunch hour) as another sweet little baby sweater.
I had lofty dreams of knitting one in colours to represent each of the houses in Harry Potter (yeah, I'm a geek), and this will be representative of Ravenclaw.
I've already got the one for Slytherin finished, I just need to get some buttons for it, so I won't be showing it off until I get that done.
On the sewing table, I won't say what it is just yet, but I'll give a little sneak peak:
This cotton is absolutely divine and I wish I had more of it! But alas, this will be the only project I get to make with it, so I guess I'll have to make it count :)
Have a great Wednesday everyone!
My current at work project (for knitting on my lunch hour) as another sweet little baby sweater.
I had lofty dreams of knitting one in colours to represent each of the houses in Harry Potter (yeah, I'm a geek), and this will be representative of Ravenclaw.
I've already got the one for Slytherin finished, I just need to get some buttons for it, so I won't be showing it off until I get that done.
On the sewing table, I won't say what it is just yet, but I'll give a little sneak peak:
This cotton is absolutely divine and I wish I had more of it! But alas, this will be the only project I get to make with it, so I guess I'll have to make it count :)
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Have a great Wednesday everyone!
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