teddy with ruck sack

Teddy Bear with Ruck sack.

Swallowtail shawl

 Swallowtail shawl designed by Evelyn Clark and knitted by me. Knitted with Stardust sparkle 4ply Sock yarn from jelliebeans@etsy.com
This is excellent yarn to work with and the Silver thread gives off a lovely sparkle and with it being knitted using sock yarn it is long lasting and soft.

Things on the horizon

 Peppa Pig for mine and a Friends Grand daughter

Oscar Rabbit for a lucky little Boy

Bluebell rabbit for a lucky little Girl

Mr Owl for a lucky Mam for her up coming Birthday

                                                                        

Swallowtail in progress

This is what I am working on at the moment, it is the Swallowtail Shawl designed by "Evelyn Clark designs" I am making this in Jellibeans sparkle yarn in  Pink and not to certain as of yet wether to keep this or put it on my Etsy store as I have to get some new things on there as it is low in stock as I type. I shall put a picture of the finished shawl later on today.

Socks, Socks and more Socks

These were made for my Son for Christmas using Regia sock yarn

I really love these they were made for my partner using choppedtomatoes  Glock yarn, there is a small amount of Cashmere in there which is making them so soft and my partner keeps telling me how nice they feel on his feet. The pattern I used was " Spiceman " via Ravelry downloads.

These are knitted in a basket weave stitch and as with all my Socks now are knitted Toe up using " Judy's magic cast on " I will never ever knit any cuff down socks as with toe up the heel being done via the short row mwthod is so much neater than the heel flap.

Secret Santa

These are the Not Socks gloves that I made using my Friend Machelle's own pattern and the yarn was Jelliebeans Sparkle yarn, this is a gourgous yarn to work with and the finish on it is well worth the effort. I received this yarn from the Secret Santa in my knitting group "Cardiff Knits"  Christmas party, I was definitely the luckiest person there. 

Never felt so ill in my life

Christmas 2010 was cancelled at my flat as I have never felt so ill in my life, my wonderful partner had made the most stunning Christmas lunch but in no way could I eat it as my appetite was at zero. My temperature was 40 + and I had the shivers and goosebumps, I finally got my temp down by sleeping in the cool lounge on the sofa with just a thin sheet over me, in fact I was on that sofa for nearly 2 weeks as it turned into acute Bronchitis and as I was unable to lay down as it would trigger off a mad coughing fit.
I finally came through the end of the tunnel around New years eve when we went up to the Admirals skating rink and fun fair and went on the big wheel, although after about and hour I just wanted to return home. At 12 midnight my partner and I shared a romantic get together on my balcony watching the fireworks all around and seeing the New year in.

cranford Mitts Knit A Long

This is my finished Cranford Mitts for a ravelry knit a long.

This was for a charity called:

p/hop (although it sounds like a rapper’s name) means pennies per hour of pleasure. It is a fundraiser for the international medical aid organisation Medecins Sans Fontieres (Doctors Without Borders). Lovely designers from all over the place have pledged to donate patterns to MSF, which you can download in return for a donation! Once you have your newly knitted/crocheted scarf/socks/sweater in hand, we ask you to donate an amount that corresponds to the amount of pleasure you got from making it… I think I’ve made this sound more complicated than it is! Hopefully you know what I mean…

p/hopping has grown from the original name and is what happens when someone offers and item and (hopefully) someone else decides they want it.

Visit www.p-hop.co.uk to see our patterns, catch up on news and share some virtual cake and a cup of tea

Really enjoyed myself knitting these up and the yarn was a gift from Lise from the United States and it is so soft. It is from www.wiredforfibre.com.au 

Sugar Mill Bakery

Sugar Mill Bakery: "Hello

I am Marianne and I bake delicious home made cupcakes in Cardiff, Wales.

I always use the freshest ingredients which make the yummiest cupcakes. I bake many different flavours of cupcakes, always looking for mouth watering combinations, as well as the much loved classics.

I can make cupcakes for your wedding, party or special occasion. Just click the little contact button at the top and let me know what you are looking for.

"

New project

 On the needles now is  the first one of a pair of " not socks glove" this pattern is a design by my friend choppedtomatoes, you can purchase this on her Etsy site if you like the shape of them.The pattern is very easy to follow and includes pictures showing you all the techniques used.

 This is the other side of the glove and I have just reached the place where I place the markers for the thumb placement.

This is chopped tomatoes original design for them using self  patterning sock yarn.

This is the yarn I purchased to make these.This yarn has been hand dyed by another Friend King Becky whom also has

 an Etsy store the details can be seen in the photo. The name of this yarn is Candy Cup Cake.

Finally finished the Brides Bolero

Brides Bolero, I had to pin it in the back to stay on my Mannequin as this Bolero is a 54" Bust. I really love working with this yarn and it gives a stunning finish. The thing that bugged me a bit though is that the yarn pulls in the sleeves and make them look soooo long as if they would fit  a flaming Monkey until you put your arm in to pull them out. This does make the pictures seem a bit weird tho.
My camera does not do these justice, seems as if a new one will have to be purchased to give my garments a better exposure.






Testimonial from the buyer of these Boleros

"I am over the moon with them. The pictures just dont give the boleros justice. They are all twinkly and are amazing and the quality is out of this world. They are more than I expected. I am going be so so happy wearing them on my special day. Thanks again Lynne for all the hard work that you put into them for me. I really appreciate it. NOTE: For anyone wishing to order one of these I can assure you that you will not be disappointed. xxxxxxxxxxx"